Job Details

Job Title: Packaging Production Graphic Designer
Location-Type: Remote (CST/EST preferred)
Start Date Is: ASAP
Duration: 5-month contract

Job Description:
Execution-focused packaging production graphic designer responsible for preparing, updating, and finalizing print-ready artwork across high-volume SKUs to meet regulatory and compliance-driven packaging updates.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver print-ready packaging files with accuracy and consistency
  
• Roll out artwork updates across multiple SKUs using existing templates
  
• Extend and resize artwork across varying package sizes and formats
  
• Make precise production edits (barcode placement, regulatory changes, artwork shifts)
  
• Apply knowledge of offset, flexographic, and gravure printing processes
  
• Review, edit, and correct files prior to prepress handoff
  
• Ensure brand, legal, regulatory, logo, copy, and part-number accuracy
  
• Review color proofs and apply color-correction best practices
  
• Manage multiple high-volume projects simultaneously (4-6 SKUs per day)
  
• Collaborate with designers, design managers, engineers, marketing, and operations teams
  
• Track work and project status using Excel-based tracking tools
  

• Must-Haves:
  
  • 4 years of packaging graphic design or production artwork experience
    
  • Proven experience producing packaging files for physical products
    
  • Strong understanding of dielines, layout, type, color, and print specifications
    
  • Experience with offset and flexographic printing (plastic and carton packaging)
    
  • Ability to work quickly and accurately within existing templates
    
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat
    
  • Active Adobe Creative Cloud subscription (required for font access)
    
  • Experience managing high-volume SKU production work
    
• Nice-to-Haves:
  • Consumer packaged goods (Client) background
  • Experience with packaging approval or prepress systems
  • Familiarity with barcode updates and regulatory-driven packaging changes