Mid-Level Packaging Specialist (Retail)

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. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cella by Randstad Digital