Packaging Designer

3 Months ago • 3 Years + • Graphic Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Onward Search is seeking a Freelance Packaging Designer to support a renowned children's entertainment company's Wheels and Action Figure lines. This hybrid role in Los Angeles involves developing creative packaging solutions, collaborating with design, production, and marketing teams, and ensuring brand integrity. Responsibilities include contributing to brainstorming sessions, utilizing style guides, working with the production team on final deliverables, communicating project progress, seeking creative direction from the Lead Designer, and developing marketing support materials. The ideal candidate will possess 3+ years of CPG packaging design experience (toy industry preferred), a strong portfolio, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, excellent communication and time management skills, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. The role requires working cross-functionally with various teams throughout the packaging development and approval process.
Must have:
  • 3+ years CPG packaging design (toy industry preferred)
  • Strong portfolio showcasing toy packaging
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite & Microsoft Office
  • Excellent communication & time management skills
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environments
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision benefits
  • 401k program

Job Details

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands.

Our client, a renowned children’s entertainment company, is looking for a skilled Freelance Packaging Designer to join their dynamic Branding team and support their Wheels and Action Figure lines.

This role is hybrid and based in Los Angeles.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative packaging design concepts and brand extensions for some of the most recognized names in the industry.

About the Opportunity:
As a Freelance Packaging Designer, you’ll play a key role in developing creative packaging solutions and supporting the execution of new brand concepts. You’ll collaborate closely with the design, production, and marketing teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables while maintaining brand integrity. This is an excellent opportunity for a designer with experience in CPG packaging, particularly in the toy industry, to make an impact on some truly exciting projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work under the art direction of the Staff Designer, dedicating 70% of your time to core brands and the remaining 30% exploring new brands or concepts.
  • Contribute to the creative process through brainstorming sessions, utilizing existing style guides and providing fresh ideas for new packaging designs.
  • Ensure the integrity of designs by collaborating closely with the production team during final deliverables.
  • Communicate project progress, concerns, and issues promptly and professionally to the Design Manager and Project Management teams.
  • Seek creative direction from the Lead Designer as needed to ensure designs align with brand vision.
  • Develop marketing support materials, creative boards, and layout presentations for new and existing business development initiatives, including trade shows.
  • Work cross-functionally with teams across Structural Engineering, Marketing, Quality Control, Product Development, and overseas agents to support the packaging development and approval process.

Key Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience in CPG packaging design, with a preference for experience in the toy industry.
  • A portfolio showcasing toy packaging samples
  • A BFA in Graphic Design or equivalent education/experience (4+ years of related work experience).
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience collaborating in a fast-paced, virtual team environment.
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to adhere to project deadlines and budgets.
  • A proven track record of thriving in high-volume, innovative, and entrepreneurial environments.

Why You Should Apply:
This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and detail-oriented packaging designer to contribute to the development of exciting children’s products for a leading entertainment brand. If you’re passionate about packaging design and eager to collaborate on innovative projects, we encourage you to apply!

To learn more about this opportunity, apply now. Our team at Onward Search will be in touch if you're a fit to guide you through the next steps in the process and advocate on your behalf.

Employer Details:

  • Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
  • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
  • Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
  • Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
  • Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
  • Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.

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