Junior Designer (Packaging & Print - US)

OpenKrill; United States; On-site; USD 4,100 - 6,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Remote Work

13th Month Pay

Healthcare (HMO)

Fringe Benefits package

Paid Service Incentive Leave (SIL)

Paid Philippines Holidays

Free Learning and Development Programs

Job summary

Openkrill is seeking a Junior Designer to support our fragrance brand with print production and packaging design. You will adapt existing designs for packaging, labels, and print materials, coordinating with printers and vendors.

The role emphasizes production-ready artwork and brand consistency, with opportunities to grow into digital and retail design under guidance. Reporting to the Creative Team Lead, you will handle layer-based adaptations, manage assets, and contribute to seasonal

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of professional design experience with strong print production
• Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign for production work
• Solid print production knowledge: bleeds, dielines, press-ready files
• Ability to adapt existing designs to packaging and learn digital/retail formats
• Experience with product and packaging design and brand consistency
• Excellent attention to detail and organized asset management
• Willingness to learn and experiment with AI-assisted tools
• Strong written and spoken English; able to overlap 4 hours daily with US Eastern hours

Responsibilities

• Prepare and check production-ready artwork with bleeds, dielines, and printer specs
• Adapt layouts into color, size, and format variations while maintaining brand
• Adapt labels, gift boxes, cartons, and packaging formats
• Coordinate with printers and vendors; manage artwork handoffs
• Support digital assets for social content, emails, banners, and signage
• Prepare print and packaging collateral for campaigns and launches
• Organize working files and assets; assist with photo retouching
• Develop familiarity with the brand and explore mixed-media concepts
• Follow direction, incorporate feedback, meet deadlines

Skills

Print production

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Brand consistency

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Asset management

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Figma

Job description

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Philippines (Remote)

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with a minimum four-hour daily overlap with US Eastern business hours (NYC). Remaining hours are flexible and may be split, provided the agreed overlap window is consistent and communicated to the team.

About the Company

Our client is a custom fine fragrance brand that helps customers create a scent that is uniquely their own. Through US retail studios and an at‑home experience, customers explore core fragrances, personalize their blend, and name their scent. Saved formulas make it easy to reorder their custom fragrance.

With a growing eCommerce presence and a bold, modern, playful visual identity, the brand brings its personalized approach to fragrance, gifting, body products, and home fragrance. Its small creative team collaborates across packaging, retail experiences, campaigns, and digital channels.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are in search of a Junior Designer with a strong foundation in print production and packaging design to support our client's custom fragrance brand. Reporting to the Creative Team Lead Lead, you will primarily adapt existing designs and prepare accurate, production‑ready artwork for packaging, labels, and other print materials. More than 90% of the initial work will involve adapting existing designs, with approximately 80–90% of the workload focused on print and packaging. You will also support printer and vendor coordination, with opportunities to develop digital and retail design skills and take on more creative ownership over time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Print Production: Prepare and check production‑ready artwork with accurate bleeds, dielines, and printer specifications, ensuring files are ready for production.
• Design Adaptation: Adapt existing layouts into color, size, and format variations efficiently while maintaining accuracy and brand consistency.
• Packaging Design: Adapt labels, gift boxes, rigid cartons, and die‑cut packaging formats under the Design Lead's direction and in line with the brand's visual identity.
• Printer and Vendor Coordination: Work toward ownership of printer and production vendor communication, source vendors when needed, and coordinate artwork handoffs through to print.
• Digital and Retail Support: Adapt existing designs for social content, email graphics, advertising assets, web banners, signage, and retail displays as needed, with guidance and training from the Design Lead.
• Campaign and Launch Support: Prepare primarily print and packaging collateral, along with supporting digital assets, for seasonal campaigns and product launches.
• Asset Management: Keep working files, versions, and final assets clearly organized and accessible; support photo retouching where skills allow.
• Creative Development: Build familiarity with the brand and support occasional mixed‑media, tactile, or original concept explorations as creative ownership develops.
• Collaboration and Delivery: Follow creative direction, incorporate constructive feedback, and communicate progress and agreed deadlines.

COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

MUST-HAVE

• 2–5 years of professional design experience, with a strong foundation in print production and preparing artwork for print.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign for everyday design and production work.
• Solid print production knowledge, including bleeds, dielines, and press‑ready file preparation.
• Ability to adapt existing designs and prepare accurate print and packaging files, with willingness to learn digital and retail formats.
• Experience with, or a strong interest in, product and packaging design.
• Strong visual judgment, attention to detail, and brand consistency; an action‑oriented approach and organized file and asset management habits.
• Ability to execute straightforward adaptations and repeated asset variations accurately within practical deadlines.
• Openness to learning and experimenting with AI‑assisted creative tools; prior AI experience is not required.
• Proficient written and spoken English; a collaborative, adaptable working style; openness to constructive feedback; and availability for a minimum four-hour daily overlap with US Eastern business hours.

Nice-to-Have

• Motion design or light video editing skills using After Effects, Premiere, or CapCut.
• Proficiency in Figma.
• 3D design or modeling skills.
• Familiarity with eCommerce or direct-to-consumer brand environments.
• Experience with digital creative, retail displays, or experiential design concepts.
• Photo retouching skills; generative AI or AI‑assisted asset creation experience; or experience with mixed‑media and tactile exploration.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 100% Remote Work
• 13th Month Pay
• Healthcare (HMO)
• Comprehensive Fringe Benefits package
• Paid Service Incentive Leave (SIL)
• Paid Philippines Holidays
• Free Learning and Development Programs