Senior Packaging Graphic Designer - Remote Opportunity
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Packaging Graphic Designer to join our team remotely. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead artwork from concept through final production release while ensuring creative intent is preserved. As a Senior Packaging Graphic Designer remote, you will play a crucial role in managing the execution, coordination, and delivery of all artwork, meeting brand, legal, and manufacturing requirements.
What You'll Do
- End-to-End Artwork Ownership: Own all artwork from initial concept through final production release, ensuring timelines, approvals, and deliverables are met without handoffs or gaps in ownership.
- Design Execution: Execute approved creative concepts and designs through final artwork, ensuring alignment to creative direction and production requirements throughout the process.
- Artwork Production & Release: Prepare, finalize, and release print-ready artwork files to suppliers, ensuring all files meet technical, legal, and brand requirements prior to release.
- Centric Software Management: Upload, manage, version, and release all artwork files, revisions, approvals, and final deliverables within Centric Software.
- Revision & Feedback Management: Coordinate and implement all cross-functional feedback and art direction, managing multiple rounds of revisions while maintaining accuracy and version control.
- Quality Assurance: Review all artwork prior to release to confirm accuracy of content, copy, color callouts, sizing, placement, and compliance with brand, legal, and technical standards.
- Supplier & Proof Management: Review printer-supplied proofs against approved artwork and ensure all required updates are accurately implemented prior to final approval.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner with design and project manager to ensure alignment, approvals, and on-time execution.
- Process & Workflow Support: Maintain organized files in box, documentation, and workflows to support efficient production timelines, consistent execution, and clear communication across teams.
Requirements
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Microsoft Office.
- Strong ability to concept, design, and develop original creative packaging, from initial ideation through final production execution.
- 8+ years of experience as a Packaging Production Artist / Packaging Production Designer within a fashion or beauty company.
- Demonstrated experience translating business objectives and brand strategy into compelling designs.
- Strong understanding of print production, color management (CMYK, spot colors), and file formats.
- BFA/BA in Graphic Design or related field preferred; BA required.
Nice to Have
- Experience designing, preparing, and adapting artwork for retail and point-of-purchase displays.
- Intimate knowledge of formal typographic and graphic design conventions.
- Fluency in 4-color process, Pantone Matching System, studio color management, color profiles, and proofing.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Life & disability insurance.
- Employee assistance program and identity theft protection.
- Legal support and auto/home insurance options.
- Employee discounts with some preferred vendors.
- Flexible remote work arrangements.
This Senior Packaging Graphic Designer role offers a unique opportunity to lead creative projects remotely while enjoying comprehensive benefits and competitive pay.
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Who Will Succeed Here
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, with a strong portfolio showcasing innovative packaging designs that adhere to color management and print production standards.
Self-motivated and disciplined, thriving in a remote work environment while maintaining high levels of productivity and creativity, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
Extensive experience in leading design projects from concept to final production, demonstrating a keen understanding of brand guidelines and legal requirements in packaging design.
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