Freelance Packaging Designer
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Freelance packaging designer creating retail packaging for KINGART’s art supplies. Preparing production-ready artwork and collaborating remotely with brand, product, and manufacturing teams.
Responsibilities:
- Design product packaging, including boxes, labels, sleeves, backer cards, and other retail packaging formats
- Develop packaging concepts aligned with the KINGART brand and product benefits
- Apply and adapt designs to supplied dielines
- Create digital mockups and presentation-ready concepts for internal review
- Update existing packaging for new products, assortment changes, and revised product information
- Prepare accurate, print-ready artwork with color specifications, bleeds, and production details
- Incorporate approved product copy, barcodes, required labeling, and other information into packaging layouts
- Collaborate with creative and product teams, suppliers, and production partners to review proofs and resolve artwork issues
- Maintain organized design files, templates, and version control
- Manage multiple assignments and deadlines within a freelance schedule
Requirements:
- 3+ years of packaging design experience; relevant freelance or agency experience is welcome
- Strong portfolio showcasing consumer product packaging and examples of work produced for retail
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Hands-on experience working with dielines and preparing production-ready packaging files
- Solid understanding of printing processes, color management, packaging materials, and finishing techniques
- Strong typography, layout, and visual hierarchy skills, including the ability to organize detailed product information
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to incorporate feedback accurately
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate remotely
- Must be based on the East Coast of the United States
- Availability to collaborate during Eastern Time business hours
- Availability for approximately 10–20 hours per week
Benefits:
- Freelance engagement of approximately 10–20 hours per week
- Remote work arrangement
- Opportunity to work closely with a small brand team
- Flexible freelance schedule
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