Jobs · Art & Creative · New Jersey

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).

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