Packaging Designer

Our retail client is seeking an experienced Packaging Production Artist to help operationalize newly established PDQ/Shipper standards across multiple product categories. This HYBRID freelance role will be 40 hours a week for 4-6 months, and focuses on creating consistent, scalable packaging solutions that improve store execution, customer experience, and cost efficiency. 

Packaging Production Artist Responsibilities 

• Define standard PDQ/Shipper sizes and shapes by product category 
• Create detailed packaging specs (size, weight, material requirements) 
• Build a PDQ/Shipper library by category 
• Cross reference sizes across categories to drive efficiencies and volume pricing 
• Use existing samples for accurate measurements 
• Recommend box size adjustments to improve efficiency (e.g., string lights, pathway, ornaments) 
• Design and optimize PDQ/Shippers for new and existing products 
• Create dielines, drawings, prototypes, and technical specs 
• Apply brand graphic standards to each product category
• Identify cost saving opportunities 
• Partner cross functionally with Brand Packaging, QC, Sourcing, and Buying 
• Ensure packaging meets quality, durability, and transit testing requirements 

Packaging Production Artist Requirements 

• 5 years of experience in Packaging Engineering or Design, ideally in retail 
• Strong knowledge of corrugate, folding cartons, and labeling systems 
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.

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For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.This is a new role.

This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 03/23/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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