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.
