Packaging Designer Job at 24 Seven Talent in Los Angeles

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Base pay range

$35.00/hr - $40.00/hr

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Role

Our client, a well known name in the beauty space is seeking a mid-level packaging designer for a freelance opportunity (40 hours a week) with potential to go fulltime for the right person. This is a hybrid position based in Los Angeles.

Responsibilities

• Packaging Design: Design and develop primary and secondary packaging for new and existing skincare products (tubes, bottles, cartons, labels, kits, etc.).
• Create 2D renderings for new products to help gain approvals.
• Understand print processes and materials.
• Partner with mechanical production artist and review their work.
• Collaborate with suppliers and print vendors to ensure vision is met.
• Maintain and evolve packaging guidelines and templates in line with brand standards.
• Ensure packaging complies with regulatory, legal, and sustainability requirements.
• Design digital assets including banners and PDP graphics.
• Support the creative team with other ad hoc design projects as needed.
• Edit and prepare imagery in Photoshop to fit layouts.

Asset Management & Production Support

• Maintain organized design files, templates, and digital asset libraries.
• Handle internal and external file and image requests, ensuring correct usage and quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver assets on time.
• Ensure all visual assets meet brand standards and technical requirements (print and digital).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in packaging design, preferably in skincare, beauty, or consumer goods.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, or related field.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in typography and layout design.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Familiarity with print production, color management, and packaging materials.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.
• Passion for design, beauty, and wellness industries.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Design

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting