Packaging Designer

Full-Time | US Working Hours | Independent Contractor | Remote

Our client is a growing consumer products company that manufactures crafts, toys, and related products in China and sells to major US retailers including Walmart and Target. They are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Packaging Designer to take ownership of packaging design and support the development of products from concept through to production.

This is an exciting opportunity for a designer who enjoys working with physical products and wants to see their creative work come to life on retail shelves.

Key Responsibilities

• Design creative, engaging, and retail-ready packaging for crafts, toys, and consumer products
• Develop packaging concepts that align with brand guidelines, product positioning, and retailer requirements
• Create packaging layouts, artwork, mockups, and production-ready design files
• Work closely with manufacturers and suppliers in China to communicate design requirements and manage revisions
• Collaborate with internal teams on new product concepts, packaging ideas, revisions, and approvals
• Ensure packaging artwork, labeling, product information, and specifications are accurate and compliant with retailer requirements
• Prepare visual presentations and mockups for internal review and client or retailer approval
• Manage multiple packaging projects simultaneously while keeping designs and revisions on schedule
• Review proofs and samples to ensure the final product accurately reflects the approved artwork
• Make design adjustments based on feedback from internal teams, manufacturers, and retailers
• Maintain organized packaging artwork, files, specifications, and version control
• Stay aware of current packaging, retail, and consumer product design trends

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Packaging Designer, Graphic Designer, Product Designer, or similar role
• Strong portfolio demonstrating packaging design and creative development
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and/or InDesign
• Experience creating print-ready artwork and understanding packaging production requirements
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, color, branding, and visual hierarchy
• Experience designing packaging for physical consumer products, toys, crafts, or retail products is highly preferred
• Experience working with overseas manufacturers or suppliers, particularly in China, is an advantage
• Experience designing products sold through major US retailers such as Walmart, Target, or similar retailers is a strong advantage
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects, revisions, and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with remote teams and overseas manufacturers
• Must be comfortable working US business hours

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is both creative and commercially minded. You should have a strong eye for design but also understand that packaging needs to work in the real world — it must look great, communicate the product clearly, meet production requirements, and ultimately stand out on a retail shelf.

Experience taking packaging from initial concept through artwork, revisions, production, and final product will be highly valued.