Senior Packaging Designer

BLR Holdings, Inc.; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Cella in Framingham, MA is seeking a Senior Packaging Designer to drive trend-forward packaging and identity across home categories. Lead end-to-end design from concept to press, collaborating with cross-functional teams to elevate private brands.

Candidates bring 5+ years packaging design, expert Adobe CC skills, and proven ability to manage vendors, photo shoots, and timelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional packaging design experience.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Deep understanding of print production processes, color management, and pre-press approvals.

Responsibilities

• Brand packaging leadership: direct creation of innovative packaging solutions across home categories.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Product Development, Merchandising, Trend, and Buying teams.
• Vendor & production oversight to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Team direction: guide designers, freelancers, contractors, and interns.
• Photography & styling direction from concept to final asset delivery.
• Quality & compliance: ensure brand name accuracy and proper proofs.

Skills

Packaging design

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Print production & pre-press

Job description

Location: Framingham, Massachusetts. Job Type: Contract. Compensation Range: $45 - 50 per hour. A global off-price retail leader is seeking a Senior Packaging Designer to serve as the creative force driving trend-forward brand packaging and identity across diverse home categories. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end design process from initial concept to press and shelf, collaborating cross-functionally to elevate private brands across global retail divisions.

Responsibilities

• Brand Packaging Leadership: Direct the creation of innovative, trend-right packaging solutions (boxes, hangtags, structural labels, and branding systems) across various home categories.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Product Development, Merchandising, Trend, and Buying teams to align packaging with customer lifestyle needs and influence key design decisions.
• Vendor & Production Oversight: Manage supplier relationships and oversee the vendor approval process to ensure print, color, and structural tolerances meet strict quality standards and Time & Action (T&A) deadlines.
• Team Direction & Workflow: Prioritize and direct the daily output of designers, freelancers, contractors, and interns, providing clear creative guidance and content oversight.
• Photography & Styling Direction: Oversee package photography from start to finish - directing styling, managing photo quality, and ensuring asset delivery meets production schedules.
• Quality & Compliance: Follow through on full pre-press execution, collaborating with legal, regulatory, and trademark teams to ensure brand name compliance and accurate proofing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional packaging design experience, ideally within retail, home goods, or consumer products.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Deep understanding of print production processes, color management, structural packaging, and pre-press approvals.
• Proven ability to manage external vendors, direct photo shoots, and lead cross-functional design initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with a track record of meeting tight production timelines and managing multiple creative projects simultaneously.

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
• Life insurance offerings
• Short-term disability
• 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.