[Hiring] Lead Packaging Designer @FuseGlobal

Role Description

We're looking for an accomplished packaging designer with an advanced understanding of strategic development for consumer packaged goods to join us in a part time capacity. As a Freelance Lead Packaging Designer, you will provide senior-level packaging design expertise to the internal Creative Studio on a contract basis, supporting defined packaging initiatives across a portfolio of brands. Working closely with Brand Marketing, Packaging Development, Regulatory Affairs, Labeling, and external production partners, you will develop impactful, consumer-centric packaging that strengthens brand presence, clearly communicates product benefits, and supports business objectives.

This is a hands-on freelance role focused on project-based creative development and production-ready execution. You will support packaging work from concept exploration through final artwork, help evolve existing brand systems, contribute to product launches and innovation projects, and ensure assigned packaging deliverables reflect brand strategy while meeting technical, regulatory, and commercial requirements.

We are looking for an experienced packaging designer with strong conceptual thinking, polished creative judgment, and a practical understanding of packaging design, print production, and consumer-packaged goods. As a freelance partner to the creative team, you will help deliver compelling packaging solutions within agreed project scopes and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field.
• 5-7 years of professional packaging design experience in a fast-paced CPG, agency, or studio environment.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute quickly to project-based design work, manage multiple priorities, and deliver polished packaging solutions within established timelines.
• Professional-level understanding of visual category norms for nutrition, health, and food packaging.

Requirements

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite; knowledge of Adobe AI tools, including Firefly, preferred.
• Strong knowledge of file production for printed packaging, including mechanical artwork preparation and print-ready file requirements.
• Strong portfolio highlighting packaging design, visual design systems, and consumer-centered design solutions.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to ensure accuracy and consistency across packaging components and artwork files.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design decisions and incorporate feedback.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, project-based environment.
• Ability to work quickly and independently while staying aligned with internal creative direction and cross-functional input.
• Ability to guide internal or external production partners in achieving high-quality creative execution.
• Ability to brainstorm, ideate, and translate creative direction into polished packaging design deliverables.
• Ability to develop and execute creative assets that accurately reflect brand standards while meeting business and marketing objectives.
• Ability to create designs that consider an omnichannel landscape in which packaging graphics may be leveraged across other consumer touchpoints.

Benefits

• Up to $56.00 per hour + Overtime
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance