Packaging Designer (short-term)

Gus Perdikakis Associates
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Remote
  • $30–$40 Per Hour
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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Packaging Designer - Packaging Design & Brand Expression to support our consumer products client’s packaging design, print production, and brand expression initiatives. This role combines packaging development, print quality oversight, and creative design expertise to drive product launches, packaging updates, and brand consistency across multiple product lines. The ideal candidate brings strong packaging design experience, print production knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and external partners.
 
Location: Remote
Job Type: Full-Time Contract (W2)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM EST
Pay Rate: $30.00-$40.00 per hour
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead packaging and label design projects from concept through production.
  • Develop packaging architecture, visual systems, and brand expression guidelines.
  • Support new product launches, package renovations, and portfolio updates.
  • Manage print quality standards and resolve packaging production issues.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Create presentations, mockups, renders, and production-ready artwork.
  • Partner with suppliers, printers, agencies, and internal stakeholders.
  • Utilize AI-driven creative tools to accelerate concept development and visual exploration.
  • Ensure all packaging and brand assets align with established brand standards.
 
Required Qualifications
  • 7+ years of packaging, graphic design, or brand design experience.
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
  • Experience with packaging production, print processes, and vendor management.
  • Portfolio showcasing packaging design, branding, and visual systems.
  • Experience managing multiple projects and collaborating across teams.
  • Knowledge of AI-supported creative workflows and design tools.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Beauty, personal care, CPG, lifestyle, or consumer products experience.
  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Graphic Design or related field.
 
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Numbers & Facts

LocationCincinnati, OH (
Remote
)
Salary$30–$40 Per Hour

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suiteunmatched
  • Adobe Illustratorunmatched
  • Adobe InDesignunmatched
  • Adobe Photoshopunmatched
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Brand Marketing (Branding)unmatched
  • Cloud Computingunmatched
  • Consumer Packaged Goodsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Creative Designunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Design Servicesunmatched
  • Graphic Designunmatched
  • Mock Upunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Personal Careunmatched
  • Printersunmatched
  • Printingunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Managementunmatched
  • Product Packagingunmatched
  • Product Supportunmatched
  • Product/Service Launchunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Quality Metricsunmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched

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