Senior Packaging Designer

Overview

Senior Packaging Designer

Our client, is seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior Packaging Designer to join our dynamic team! This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week onsite at our SE Portland, Oregon office. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced and growing company with the potential for long-term growth for high-performing individuals.

About the Role:

As a Senior Packaging Designer, you will be a key player in developing innovative and compliant packaging solutions for our diverse product lines. You will be responsible for creating eye-catching and effective designs, from concept to completion, while ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and industry regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop packaging for a variety of consumer products, including food, beverages, health and beauty, and general merchandise, with a focus on boxes, labels, flexible packaging, etc
• Create original designs and adapt existing brand elements to maintain a cohesive brand identity across all packaging formats.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, product development, and production teams to ensure packaging aligns with product requirements, marketing strategies, and production feasibility.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Prepare detailed production-ready artwork files, including dielines, color separations, and specifications, for release to printers and other vendors.
• Conduct press checks to ensure the final printed packaging meets quality standards and design intent.
• Stay informed about industry trends, new technologies, and evolving regulatory requirements (FPLA, NIST) within the packaging industry.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of proven experience in packaging design, with a strong portfolio showcasing your skills and expertise in CPG or general merchandise packaging.
• Comprehensive understanding of packaging design principles, including typography, color theory, layout, and visual hierarchy.
• In-depth knowledge of packaging production processes and pre-press procedures, including color separation and file preparation for different printing methods.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat) with expertise in Pantone Connect and custom extensions/libraries.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly articulate design concepts and provide constructive feedback.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with a proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with Adobe Workfront or similar project management software.
• Experience with commercial photography art direction.

Experience working on large-scale projects for enterprise-level clients.

Compensation & Benefits:​ 

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $27 to $30 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive