Mid-Level Packaging Specialist (Retail)

Cella by Randstad Digital; Framingham (MA); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Cella by Randstad Digital in Framingham, MA is seeking a skilled packaging designer to help create brand packaging across boxes, hangtags, labels, and related assets. You will guide concepts through execution, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and timely delivery in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The position emphasizes strong Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop skills, a solid design portfolio, and the ability to manage multiple projects under deadlines.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years design experience, preferably in retail packaging.

Responsibilities

• Brand Packaging Creation: design compelling packaging that aligns with brand guidelines.
• End-to-End Execution: manage projects from concept to shelf placement and approval.
• Tool & Asset Delivery: release visuals and artwork assets to stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Communication: collaborate with product development, vendors, and internal teams.
• Prototypes & Photography: assist with package photography and physical prototypes.
• Special Projects: manage category deadlines and execute assigned tasks.

Skills

Brand packaging design

Adobe Creative Suite

Typography

Project management

Communication

Education

BFA in Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

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 [e-mail].

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.