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Brand Designer (Packaging)

Cella
Cella Salary
Summit, NJ Contractor
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/22/2026
Location: Remote, in the US, must work EST

Type: Contract through end of 2026 with potential for extension

Compensation Range: $50-$55/hr W2

Our beauty and skincare client is looking for a packaging design with strong branding skills to join their inhouse agency team.

Responsibilities:

Project & Workflow

  • Collaborate with the Brand Lead on project prioritization, resource planning, and design workflow improvements.
  • Co‑develop clear, actionable design intent briefs and contribute to efficient design processes.
  • Partner with the Design Project Manager to deliver projects on time and with excellence.
  • Track and integrate creative and industry trends into packaging development or shopper assets e.g. POSM, toolkits
  • Work daily with Design Realization, adaptive designers, and print production to ensure output aligns with design intent.
  • Lead color/print feasibility, support remote or on‑site press approvals, and codify learnings into standards.
  • Collaborate with regional teams to address local regulations, languages, and supply constraints without compromising brand integrity.


Brand Design

  • Develop packaging design intents, shopper toolkits, and master assets; guide regional adaptation while preserving core brand equities.
  • Ensure packaging meets regulatory, claims, and multilingual requirements with clear hierarchy and legibility.
  • Embed sustainability‑by‑design principles in partnership with Global Packaging teams.
  • Connect with Brand Building, Design Realization, internal teams, and external partners.
  • Track and integrate creative and industry trends into packaging development or shopper assets e.g. POSM, toolkits
  • Work daily with Design Realization, adaptive designers, and print production to ensure output aligns with design intent.
  • Lead color/print feasibility, support remote or on‑site press approvals, and codify learnings into standards.
  • Collaborate with regional teams to address local regulations, languages, and supply constraints without compromising brand integrity.


Qualifications:

  • 5 years of FMCG/CPG packaging design experience (in‑house or agency).
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating design‑to‑print excellence across substrates and processes, with understanding of end‑to‑end packaging development.
  • Proven ability to translate brand strategy into production‑ready design intents.
  • Expertise in color management, prepress, and proof/press checks.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
  • Strong craft in visual identity, typography, layout, and storytelling.
  • Experience designing within regulated product categories.
  • Working knowledge of 3D visualization tools (C4D, Dimension, Blender, KeyShot) and annotation tools.
  • Passion for design excellence, innovation, and elevating brand experiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and collaborate with designers and agency partners.
  • Experience improving design workflows, standards, and systems.
  • Familiarity with sustainability principles and application to packaging.


JOBID: JN -102026-165784

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At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Salary : $50 - $55

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