Our retail client is seeking an experienced Packaging Production Artist! This HYBRID freelance role will be 40 hours a week for 4-6 months, and focuses on creating consistent, scalable packaging solutions that improve store execution, customer experience, and cost efficiency.
The Packaging production designer is an expert in creating packaging layered files to execute packaging designs across various packaging types and materials.
Packaging Production Artist Responsibilities
- Responsible for the design, engineering and production of packaging of all brands for internal and Product Partner use.
- Create, preflight and send accurate production ready layered artwork files.
- Work closely with Packaging team to execute projects accurately and on time.
- Evaluate the integrity of the packaging to ensure its quality during shipping and handling in the stores.
- Create complex computer layout files with linked photos and EPS graphics, to be printed on variable two- and three-dimensional packaging designs and create mock ups.
- Document clear directions on execution and placement of packaging on products across all categories in the store.
- Identify PDQ solutions that support multiple products and maintain the PDQ size library.
- Proofread artwork created by vendors for spelling and consistency, compliance issues and relay any changes, updates or issues.
- Manage material and color library, including the review and approval to standards.
- Tour stores as well as competitors on a consistent basis.
- Effectively manage competing priorities, meet production deadlines and maintain status of projects.
Packaging Production Artist Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- 2+ years of experience
- Strong knowledge of corrugate, folding cartons, and labeling systems
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.
Benefits
Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment
work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.
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Jessica Palmer - Recruitment Strategist
For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.This is a new role.
This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 03/23/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.
Everforth Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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