Senior Packaging Designer

Cella by Randstad Digital; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Cella by Randstad Digital in Atlanta is seeking a Senior Packaging Designer to lead packaging design across our product line. You will own packaging from concept through press-ready files for NPD launches, line extensions, and refreshes across high-SKU families.

The role requires 7+ years in graphic design with 4+ years in packaging, expert InDesign, and strong Illustrator/Photoshop skills. You will build scalable packaging systems and manage many projects, ensuring accuracy in dielines,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional graphic design experience, with at least 4 years focused on packaging in a retail or CPG environment.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe InDesign, plus strong Illustrator and Photoshop skills.
• Deep knowledge of packaging production: dielines, structural files, prepress, color management, and print processes.
• A proven track record of managing packaging for large SKU portfolios with multiple variants and a consistent system across them.
• A portfolio showing packaging systems, not just individual pieces, with evidence of production-ready execution.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize competing launch deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail, especially on regulatory copy, barcodes, and version control.
• Comfort presenting and defending design recommendations to cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging design for NPD launches, line extensions, and packaging refreshes, from concept through final production.
• Build and maintain scalable packaging systems, templates, and hierarchy standards for SKU-intensive product families.
• Translate brand guidelines into clear, shelf-effective packaging that communicates product benefits, application, and compatibility at a glance.
• Prepare and quality-check print-ready packaging files, including dielines, trapping, color separations, barcodes, regulatory and legal copy, and multilingual layouts.
• Partner with NPD, product marketing, and sourcing to align packaging with go-to-market timelines and product specifications.
• Manage a high volume of concurrent packaging projects and flag timeline or production risks early.
• Support related retail work such as POP and merchandising displays when it ties directly to packaging launches.
• Keep packaging files, dieline libraries, and asset archives organized and accessible for the whole team.

Skills

Packaging design

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Packaging production

Project management

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Esko

Job description

Location: Atlanta, GeorgiaJob Type: ContractCompensation Range: $37 - 42 per hourWe are looking for a Senior Packaging Designer to lead packaging design across our product line. In this role, you'll own packaging from concept through press-ready files for new product development (NPD) launches, line extensions, and refreshes across high-SKU product families.The ideal candidate is a packaging specialist with deep production expertise. You think in systems, not one-offs. You can build and maintain packaging architecture that scales across hundreds of SKUs using all available efficiencies (ai, scripting, etc.)Responsibilities:Lead packaging design for NPD launches, line extensions, and packaging refreshes, from concept through final production.Build and maintain scalable packaging systems, templates, and hierarchy standards for SKU-intensive product families.Translate brand guidelines into clear, shelf-effective packaging that communicates product benefits, application, and compatibility at a glance.Prepare and quality-check print-ready packaging files, including dielines, trapping, color separations, barcodes, regulatory and legal copy, and multilingual layouts.Partner with NPD, product marketing, and sourcing to align packaging with go-to-market timelines and product specifications.Manage a high volume of concurrent packaging projects and flag timeline or production risks early.Support related retail work such as POP and merchandising displays when it ties directly to packaging launches.Keep packaging files, dieline libraries, and asset archives organized and accessible for the whole team.LogisticsLocation: On-site full-time to start, then a hybrid schedule (one remote day per week) after an initial ramp-up period.Employment type: ContractQualifications:7+ years of professional graphic design experience, with at least 4 years focused on packaging in a retail or CPG environment.Expert-level proficiency in Adobe InDesign, plus strong Illustrator and Photoshop skills.Deep knowledge of packaging production: dielines, structural files, prepress, color management, and print processes.A proven track record of managing packaging for large SKU portfolios with multiple variants and a consistent system across them.A portfolio showing packaging systems, not just individual pieces, with evidence of production-ready execution.Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize competing launch deadlines.Exceptional attention to detail, especially on regulatory copy, barcodes, and version control.Comfort presenting and defending design recommendations to cross-functional partners.A collaborative, team-first attitude and an interest in developing other designers.Nice to HaveExperience designing packaging for power tools, hardware, or industrial products.Familiarity with packaging workflow tools such as Esko.Experience with multilingual or multi-market packaging (e.g., North America / LATAM).Knowledge of sustainable packaging materials and design approaches.JOBID: 102026-163653#LI-CELLA#LI-MM2Equal 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] 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.ABOUT CELLAWe are passionate about connecting you with the right role at the right organization—and providing you great benefits for the great work you do. With an attractive compensation package including competitive salary, 401(k) plan, weekly paychecks, holiday pay and a health benefits program, we have you covered.Cella is an award-winning leader in consulting, staffing and managed solutions for creative, marketing, digital and proposal development teams. We help people build meaningful careers and partner with companies to help them win. Our staffing solutions include freelance, contract, temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire positions. Cella has earned the 2022 Best of Staffing Client and Talent 10-Year Diamond Awards—an honor earned by only 1% of staffing firms in the U.S. Cella is an equal opportunity employer.