Senior/Mid Packaging Designer

SENIOR PACKAGING DESIGNER Location: Framingham, MA Duration: 4 months Hours per week: 40 Hybrid Schedule: 2 days per week on site, ideally Tues/Wed but flex on the days Rate Range: $40-$48 per hour Timeline for hire: 1-2 interviews onboarding, likely mid November Position Overview Our client is seeking a strong Senior Packaging Designer to join their team for a 4 month (minimum) opportunity This will be 40 hours per week, 2 days on-site in Framingham, MA. The role is an integral member of a cross-functional team. As the creative force responsible for driving the development of all packaging and branding across selected categories, you will oversee supplier relationships to ensure the packaging quality and deadlines are met. Partners in collaboration with Product Development and Buyers in identifying and creating successful brand packaging. Key Responsibilities Oversees the creation of trend forward brand packaging across various home categories Partners with product development and merchandising to fill lifestyle needs by product category. Influences the organization on design decisions Partners with the Sr. Product Development Managers, Trend Teams and Divisional Manager to create compelling brand packaging Ensures the quality of the vendor's packaging through an established approval process and ensures all deadlines are met Creates and directs brand packaging for a wide variety of products (boxes, hangtags, labels, etc). Prioritizes and directs designers, freelancers, interns and/or contractors in design and content creation. Follow-through from conception to shelf providing approvals and overseeing successful execution of all components before press and delivery. Communicate with product development and regulatory teams throughout the design process, including reviewing and proofing packaging Maintains a strict adherence to T&A and deadlines. Establishes parameters of acceptable tolerances in print/color/construction while developing and implementing methods to improve efficiencies Manages the photography and photography requirements for packages. Directs styling, ensures photo quality, content, and that timeline requirements are met Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Packaging Design, Graphic Design, or related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in packaging design or a related role. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign). Strong portfolio demonstrating successful packaging design projects. Knowledge of design trends and ability to apply them to packaging solutions. If you think you're a fit we'd love to hear from you