Job Title: Packaging Designer (Contract)
Duration: 2-3-month contract
Pay Rate: $30/hour (W2)
Schedule: Full-time, ~40 hours/week (9:00 AM–5:00/6:00 PM)
Work Location: Manhattan, NY
Equipment: Company laptop will be provided
Start: ASAP
Extension / Conversion: Not expected (project-based role)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Packaging Designer to provide short‑term, hands‑on production support during a high‑volume project period. This role is focused on creating and updating packaging mechanicals and ensuring all files are fully production‑ready. This is an execution‑heavy, detail‑oriented role ideal for someone with strong Adobe Illustrator expertise and prior experience working with packaging, labels, and hangtags.
Key Responsibilities
Create, build, and update packaging mechanicals across multiple formats, including:
Hangtags
Jokers
Add accurate measurements, specifications, and annotations to all files.
Ensure all deliverables are print‑ready, including correct:
Bleeds
Layers
Color callouts
Collaborate with internal teams to implement updates and maintain brand consistency.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
Required Qualifications
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (required).
Strong understanding of:
Packaging production
Print setup standards
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
Prior professional experience required (recent graduates will not be considered).
Preferred Experience
Packaging experience within retail, apparel, or consumer products.
Background in production or technical design rather than purely conceptual design.
Highly detail‑oriented.
Easy to work with and collaborative.
Open to feedback and iterative changes.
Comfortable handling a full workload throughout the day.
Interview Process
1–2 interviews.
Fast‑moving process with quick decisions.
Benefits that Russell Tobin offers
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 plan, 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.
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In Summary: Russell Tobin is seeking an experienced Packaging Designer to provide short‑term, hands‑on production support during a high‑volume project period . This role is focused on creating and updating packaging mechanicals and ensuring all files are fully production‑ready . This is an execution‑heavy, detail‑oriented role ideal for someone with strong Adobe Illustrator expertise .
En Español: Título de trabajo: Diseñador de envases (Contrato) Duración: 2-3 meses Contrato Tarifa salarial: $30/hora (W2) Horario: A tiempo completo, ~40 horas/semana (9:00 AM5:00/6:00 PM) Localización del trabajo: Manhattan, NY Equipo: Laptop de la empresa se proporcionará Inicio: ASAP Extensión / Conversión: No esperado (rollo basado en el proyecto) Overview Role Buscamos un diseñador de embalaje experimentado para proporcionar apoyo a corto plazo y práctico durante un período de producción de gran volumen. Esta función está centrada en crear y actualizar mecánicos de empaquetado y garantizar que todos los archivos estén completamente listos para la producción. Este es un rol de ejecución intenso y orientado al detalle ideal para alguien con una sólida experiencia en Adobe Illustrator y experiencia previa trabajando con empaques, etiquetas y pegatinas. Responsabilidades clave Crear, construir y actualizar mecánicas de embalaje a través de múltiples formatos, incluyendo: Hangtags Jokers Agregar medidas precisas, especificaciones y anotaciones a todos los archivos. Asegúrese de que todas las entregas estén listas para impresión, incluido el correcto: Bloeds Layers Color Callouts Colaborar con equipos internos para implementar actualizaciones y mantener la consistencia de marca. Gestionar varios proyectos simultáneamente mientras cumplen plazos ajustados. Requisitos Proficiencias avanzadas requeridas En Adobe Illustrador (necesario). Comprensión fuerte de: Estándares de configuración del paquete Iterativa Excepcional atención al detallado y precisión.