Freelance Packaging Designer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Create packaging designs for products, including boxes, labels, sleeves, backer cards, and various retail packaging formats.

• Develop packaging concepts that are in line with the KINGART brand and highlight product benefits.

• Utilize and modify designs according to provided dielines.

• Produce digital mockups and concepts ready for presentation for internal evaluation.

• Revise existing packaging for new products, assortment updates, and changes to product information.

• Generate precise, print-ready artwork that includes color specifications, bleeds, and production details.

• Integrate approved product text, barcodes, necessary labeling, and other information into packaging designs.

• Collaborate with creative and product teams, suppliers, and production partners to review proofs and address artwork concerns.

• Keep design files, templates, and version control well-organized.

• Handle multiple projects and deadlines within a freelance framework.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 3 years of experience in packaging design; relevant freelance or agency experience is appreciated.

• A strong portfolio demonstrating consumer product packaging and examples of retail work.

• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

• Practical experience with dielines and the preparation of production-ready packaging files.

• Comprehensive understanding of printing processes, color management, packaging materials, and finishing techniques.

• Excellent typography, layout, and visual hierarchy skills, including the capability to organize detailed product information.

• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to accurately incorporate feedback.

• Strong communication, organizational, and time management abilities.

• Capability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a remote environment.

• Must reside on the East Coast of the United States.

• Availability to collaborate during Eastern Time business hours.

• Approximately 10–20 hours of availability per week.

🏝️ Benefits

• Freelance engagement offering around 10–20 hours per week.

• Opportunity for remote work.

• Chance to collaborate closely with a small brand team.

• Flexible freelance schedule.