Remote Senior Brand Packaging Designer (Remote)
Cella · Summit, NJ · 2 wk ago
Art & Creative$50–$60/hrContract
Responsibilities
- Develop packaging design intents, shopper toolkits, and master assets;
- guide regional adaptation while preserving core brand equities;
- Ensure packaging meets regulatory, claims, and multilingual requirements with clear hierarchy and legibility;
- Embed sustainability‑by‑design principles in partnership with Global Packaging teams;
- Align work with overall brand strategy and Brand World guidelines to deliver cohesive brand expression;
- Elevate the brand through clarity, craft, and consistency across packaging and shopper touchpoints;
- Connect with Brand Building, Design Realization, internal teams, and external partners.
Project & Workflow Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Brand Lead on project prioritization, resource planning, and design workflow improvements;
- Co-develop clear, actionable design intent briefs and contribute to efficient design processes;
- Partner with the Design Project Manager to deliver projects on time and with excellence;
- Manage multiple, complex initiatives simultaneously;
- Track and integrate creative and industry trends into packaging development or shopper assets e.g. POSM, toolkits;
- Lead color/print feasibility, support remote or on-site press approvals, and codify learnings into standards;
- Collaborate with regional teams to address local regulations, languages, and supply constraints without compromising brand integrity;
- Support printer/supplier visits, trials, and line validations as needed (light travel).
Qualifications
- 5+ years of FMCG/CPG packaging design experience (in-house or agency);
- Strong portfolio demonstrating design‑to‑print excellence across substrates and processes, with understanding of end‑to‑end packaging development;
- Proven ability to translate brand strategy into production‑ready design intents;
- Expertise in color management, prepress, and proof/press checks;
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign;
- Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and collaborate with designers and agency partners;
- Experience improving design workflows, standards, and systems;
- Familiarity with sustainability principles and application to packaging.
Desired Qualifications
- Strong craft in visual identity, typography, layout, and storytelling;
- Experience designing within regulated product categories;
- Working knowledge of 3D visualization tools (C4D, Dimension, Blender, KeyShot) and annotation tools;
- Passion for design excellence, innovation, and elevating brand experiences.
Benefits
This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings,
- short-term disability,
- a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).