Packaging Specialist

Overview

Elevate your design career and make a tangible impact on a renowned Fortune 500 company by crafting visually stunning packaging. As a Packaging Specialist, you’ll be an integral part of a dynamic in-house creative team, collaborating with fellow designers and stakeholders to develop innovative packaging solutions that capture attention and drive sales. Partnering with Aquent, a global leader in creative staffing, opens doors to exceptional opportunities and a supportive network.

This role blends your artistic flair with your technical expertise. You’ll be responsible for creating packaging designs from concept to completion, ensuring they align with brand guidelines while pushing creative boundaries. Your keen eye for detail and understanding of print production will be essential in bringing these designs to life. This is your chance to see your work on a national scale, influencing consumer perception and contributing to the success of a retail giant.

This is a hybrid role with 2 days per week required onsite in Framingham, MA.

Responsibilities:

• Develop innovative and eye-catching packaging designs for a variety of products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs align with brand guidelines and marketing objectives.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Prepare design files for print production, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in packaging design.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Mid-Level Graphic Designer with a strong portfolio showcasing packaging design expertise.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong understanding of design principles, including layout, typography, and color theory.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Experience in photo direction.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $32.39 to $35.99 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 eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. 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.