Freelance Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer This is a freelance, on-call position with hours based on business and project needs. There is no guaranteed or regularly scheduled number of hours each week. Work will be assigned on an as-needed basis, and hours may vary significantly from week to week depending on project volume and deadlines.
We are seeking a talented Graphic Designer to create impactful retail packaging solutions that bring our products and brands to life in the U.S. market. This role requires a balance of creative thinking and strong technical execution to ensure artwork is visually compelling and production-ready. Working across multiple brands and product categories, this role requires strong creative thinking, technical accuracy, and attention to detail. The designer will collaborate closely with Product Development, Buying, Graphics, and Production teams to deliver consistent, high-quality packaging from concept through final production
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Packaging Design & Development Design and develop retail packaging for in-line and clip strip products.
Create packaging layouts that maximize shelf impact and shopper engagement.
Apply brand guidelines consistently across product categories.
Creative Development Translate written or verbal product briefs into effective visual solutions.
Create visual assets including:
Product packaging layouts
Icons and graphics
Product illustrations/images
Logos and brand elements
Production Artwork & Technical Execution Prepare print-ready artwork files including the following;
Die lines
Bleeds
Color profiles
Typography standards
Coordinate with overseas production teams and suppliers to ensure artwork accuracy.
Brand Management Maintain and evolve brand style guides.
Ensure visual consistency across packaging and marketing materials.
Support brand rollout initiatives across product categories.
Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with:
Product Development Team
Buying / Merchandising Team
Graphics Team
Overseas production partners (US & Taiwan)
Participate in regular project meetings to align on timelines and deliverables.
Continuous Improvement Stay current with design trends, software tools, and packaging production techniques.
Identify opportunities to improve design processes and efficiencies.
Understand and demonstrate safe work practices at all times to ensure a safe work environment
Comply with all company policies and procedures
Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by your supervisor
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Design Skills Strong visual storytelling and creative problem-solving ability
Strong understanding of retail packaging design
Excellent typography, layout, and composition skills
Ability to design within brand guidelines
Technical Skills Advanced proficiency in: Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign (optional)

Strong understanding of print production and packaging specifications
Familiarity with packaging die lines and print processes
Working knowledge of Excel for tracking artwork information
Professional Skills Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong communication and collaboration skills
High attention to detail
Ability to work independently in a remote team environment
Experience and Credentials Required: Minimum 4+ years professional graphic design experience
Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or Fine Arts, or equivalent experience
Candidate Portfolio Requirement Applicants must submit a portfolio.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements Collaborative work with global teams across North America and Asia
Fast-paced environment supporting retail product development cycle
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and via digital platforms.
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with federal, state, and provincial laws). Outside of Canada, employment with the Company is “at will,” which means it is subject to termination by either the Company or the employee at any time, for any reason.

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