Senior Brand Packaging Designer (Skin Care) - Remote

Location: Remote (EST working hours) Type: W2 Contract Duration: Long-term, ongoing Hours: 40 hours per week

Compensation

Range: flexible based on experience Cella is seeking a talented Senior Brand Packaging Designer for an ongoing opportunity with our client, a major American consumer health company with a portfolio of iconic, science-backed brands brands. The ideal candidate will be a packaging designer that has a lot of expertise with skin care (less beauty and fragrance). Responsibilities: Brand Design Responsibilities:

• Develop packaging design intents, shopper toolkits, and master assets; guide regional adaptation while preserving core brand equities.
• Ensure packaging meets regulatory, claims, and multilingual requirements with clear hierarchy and legibility.
• Embed sustainability‑by‑design principles in partnership with Global Packaging teams.
• Align work with overall brand strategy and Brand World guidelines to deliver cohesive brand expression.
• Elevate the brand through clarity, craft, and consistency across packaging and shopper touchpoints.
• Connect with Brand Building, Design Realization, internal teams, and external partners.

Project & Workflow Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Brand Lead on project prioritization, resource planning, and design workflow improvements.
• Co‑develop clear, actionable design intent briefs and contribute to efficient design processes.
• Partner with the Design Project Manager to deliver projects on time and with excellence.
• Manage multiple, complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Track and integrate creative and industry trends into packaging development or shopper assets e.g. POSM, toolkits
• Work daily with Design Realization, adaptive designers, and print production to ensure output aligns with design intent.
• Lead color/print feasibility, support remote or on‑site press approvals, and codify learnings into standards.
• Collaborate with regional teams to address local regulations, languages, and supply constraints without compromising brand integrity.
• Support printer/supplier visits, trials, and line validations as needed (light travel).

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of FMCG/CPG packaging design experience (in‑house or agency).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design‑to‑print excellence across substrates and processes, with understanding of end‑to‑end packaging development.
• Proven ability to translate brand strategy into production‑ready design intents.
• Expertise in color management, prepress, and proof/press checks.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and collaborate with designers and agency partners.
• Experience improving design workflows, standards, and systems.
• Familiarity with sustainability principles and application to packaging.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong craft in visual identity, typography, layout, and storytelling.
• Experience designing within regulated product categories.
• Working knowledge of 3D visualization tools (C4D, Dimension, Blender, KeyShot) and annotation tools.
• Passion for design excellence, innovation, and elevating brand experiences.

Job ID: JN -032026-127901 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 [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. 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. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job