Freelance Packaging Designer (CPG)

Fetch4Pets/Brand Buzz is a trusted and respected manufacturer of pet and household consumer goods for leading brands such as Burt’s Bees, Arm & Hammer, Clorox and Glad, along with top entertainment properties Disney, Star Wars, Harry Potter and many more. We are looking for a talented consumer packaged goods freelance designer to work on packaging (conceptual and line extensions), retail displays and factory-ready production files. This person would serve as an extension of the internal design team.

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A CONTRACT ROLE WITH THE SCOPE OF PROJECT BASED FREELANCE WORK**

** HOURLY RATE: $65**

THIS IS A HYBRID POSITION; MUST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL AND WORK ONSITE IN OUR MIDTOWN MANHATTAN OFFICE AT LEAST 1X PER WEEK

What You'll Do:

• Work on packaging concepts for new products and extensions for existing brands

• Make sure all artwork is delivered on time and done correctly

• Make sure all designs meet internal, as well, as licensing partners brand guideline standards

• Ensure all production files follow templates, are accurate and complete before releasing

Who You Are:

• Able to communicate clearly with other designers and manager

• Highly collaborative, openly share knowledge and ideas and incorporate input from others

• Pay attention to details and highly creative in generating new ideas - on trend

• Problem solver with a great disposition and a high level of organizational skills

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience designing consumer goods packaging and visual merchandising

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in design/art

• Have in-depth understanding on brand guidelines usage

• Strong typography/composition skills and color sense

• Strong project management and organizational skills are necessary

• Expert level understanding of file setup for production

• Have extensive knowledge of packaging substrates, materials, printing, and comping

• Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office software skills on Mac required

• General understanding of product manufacturing is an advantage

• Must have portfolio to share with related work

• Must be able to attend in-office or Teams meetings from time to time