Freelance Packaging Designer, Beauty

Title: Freelance Packaging Designer, Beauty
Location: NYC Hybrid
Start: ASAP
Duration: 5 months
Hours: Fulltime
Pay: $40-$51/hour – Hourly rate is commensurate with experience and is an estimated range provided by JBC.

Job Description:
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Projects working on: Seasonal development, the projects will consist of beauty, fragrance packaging as well as giftsets.

Deliver brand-right, commercial designs that reflect the conceptual direction/business strategy
Create original concepts that encompass style, color and print, incorporating currenting fashion trends
Effectively interpret brand needs as outlined in creative briefs and translate them into compelling packaging designs
Be an idea generator, presenting multiple designs to the internal creative team
Be aware and passionate about key fashion/beauty market trends 
Deliver product designs; achieving goals with speed, agility and acute attention to detail
Apply deep understanding of illustration, construction and iconography for all projects
Work cross-functionally with merchants, package developers, product developers and concept departments, including involvement throughout the production process
Effectively present work to team members across levels
Adapt designs based on feedback
Ensure designs meet the budget and time commitments required
 

QUALIFICATIONS/CAPABILITIES:

Bachelor's degree in Design, Graphic Arts, or equivalent experience
5-7 years of design experience in a comparable packaging environment
Strong knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.