Packaging Designer

Russell Tobin & Associates is currently seeking a Designer, 3 Months Contract role for one of our Fortune 500 clients, for Manhattan, NY (Hybrid). Apply today for immediate consideration.

Position: Designer

Location: Manhattan, NY (Hybrid)

Contract Duration: 3 months with possible extension

Pay rate: $40-44.00/hr on w2

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

• We are seeking an experienced freelance senior packaging/graphic designer to join the Beauty Design team
• The Senior Designer is responsible for creating commercially viable product designs for our Body Fragrance category.
• We strive to recruit, retain, and advance diverse talent that reflects the customers we serve and the communities where we live and work.
• We foster a culture where everyone belongs because we know our business thrives most when we look for, listen to, and amplify diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Develop creative and appealing packaging concepts & designs for new seasonal personal care collections with meticulous focus on interpreting fragrances through the brand lens.
• Ability to clearly communicate ideas with broader team.
• Work closely with the design team to evolve & execute designs.
• Ability to quickly interpret feedback and deliver timely revisions.
• Be an idea generator, self-starter, and collaborative team-player.
• Confidently work on fast-paced and high volume programs.
• Passionate commitment to staying aware of fashion and beauty market trends.
• Have an expert eye for color.
• Deliver product designs and technical turnovers with speed, agility and acute attention to detail.
• Clearly communicate with comp houses to produce accurate 3D prototypes.
• Paces with the business with ability to quickly pivot on feedback and maintain a flexible mindset.
• Ability to adapt to evolving priorities and embrace constructive feedback with a positive attitude.

Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in design, graphic arts, or equivalent experience.
• 7 years of design experience in a comparable packaging environment.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of packaging/graphic design projects and concepts.
• Career track record that shows strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and to meet deadlines using excellent organizational skills, quality execution and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, composition, and layout principles.
• Knowledge of print production processes and materials.
• Proficiency in creating mock-ups and prototypes to visualize packaging concepts

Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.