Mid-Level Packaging Specialist

Location: Hybrid (2 days onsite, 3 days remote) in Framingham, MA

Contract Duration: 6-Month W2 Contract (Full-Time, 40 hours/week) with potential for extension or conversion based on performance and business needs

Compensation Range: $37.00 - $43.00/hour

Support an industry-leading global retail business with trend-forward packaging solutions across diverse product categories. In this role, you will act as a key creative force in developing high-impact packaging-ranging from boxes to hangtags and labels-while collaborating with dynamic cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Brand Packaging Creation: Partnering with the Senior Packaging Specialist to design compelling brand packaging (boxes, hangtags, labels, etc.) that aligns with established brand guidelines.
• End-to-End Execution: Following projects from initial concept to shelf placement-reviewing, proofing, approving components before press, and ensuring accurate execution.
• Tool & Asset Delivery: Compiling and releasing visual tools and artwork assets requested by both internal and external stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Collaborating with Product Development, Vendors, Agents, and internal teams throughout the design process to align on expectations and deadlines.
• Prototypes & Photography: Assisting with package photography requirements and executing physical prototypes for presentation and approval needs.
• Special Projects: Managing category deadlines and executing special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Approximately 4-6 years of design-related experience. Prior retail packaging design experience is strongly preferred.
• Education: BFA or a related degree in design preferred.
• Technical Skills: High fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Illustrator and Photoshop) along with standard supporting office applications.
• Design Acumen: An excellent sense of color, typography, and style suitable for retail brand packaging.
• Professional Soft Skills: Exceptional organizational, communication, and presentation skills. Proven ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and thrive under tight deadlines.

JOBID: 102026-163766

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At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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We are passionate about connecting you with the right role at the right organization—and providing you great benefits for the great work you do. With an attractive compensation package including competitive salary, 401(k) plan, weekly paychecks, holiday pay and a health benefits program, we have you covered.

Cella is an award-winning leader in consulting, staffing and managed solutions for creative, marketing, digital and proposal development teams. We help people build meaningful careers and partner with companies to help them win. Our staffing solutions include freelance, contract, temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire positions. Cella has earned the 2022 Best of Staffing® Client and Talent 10-Year Diamond Awards—an honor earned by only 1% of staffing firms in the U.S. Cella is an equal opportunity employer.