Senior Packaging Specialist (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

Cella, a Randstad digital company, is seeking a Packaging / Senior Packaging Designer on a contract basis in Framingham, MA. The role focuses on developing innovative packaging and branding for global markets, collaborating with product development, Buyers, suppliers, and creative teams to deliver high-quality, trend-forward designs.

Ideal candidates will have 5-8 years of design experience, a design degree, and strong leadership with Adobe Creative Suite proficiency.

Qualifications

• BFA or related degree in design preferred.
• 5-8 years design related experience.
• Proven results managing multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Guides stakeholders through the design process while upholding brand integrity.
• Strong leadership and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the creation of trend forward brand packaging across home categories.
• Partners with product development and merchandising to fill lifestyle needs by product category.
• Influences design decisions with Sr. Product Development Managers and trend teams.
• Ensures quality of vendor packaging via established approval process and deadlines.
• Directs brand packaging for boxes, hangtags, labels, etc.
• Leads designers, freelancers, interns and contractors in design and content creation.
• Manages end-to-end process from concept to shelf with approvals before press.
• Coordinates with product development and regulatory teams during design.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

BFA or related degree in design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Office programs

Job description

Location: Framingham, MassachusettsJob Type: ContractCompensation Range: $45 - 50 per hourWe’re looking for a creative and trend-focused Packaging / Senior Packaging Designer to develop innovative packaging and branding solutions across global markets. You’ll collaborate with Product Development, Buyers, suppliers, and creative teams to deliver high-quality, on-trend designs that strengthen and evolve our brands. Responsibilities: Oversees the creation of trend forward brand packaging across various home categories.Partners with product development and merchandising to fill lifestyle needs by product category. Influences the organization on design decisions.Partners with the Sr. Product Development Managers, Trend Teams and Divisional Manager to create compelling brand packaging.Ensures the quality of the vendor's packaging through an established approval process and ensures all deadlines are met.Creates and directs brand packaging for a wide variety of products (boxes, hangtags, labels, etc).Prioritizes and directs designers, freelancers, interns and/or contractors in design and content creation.Follow-through from conception to shelf - providing approvals and overseeing successful execution of all components before press and delivery. Communicate with product development and regulatory teams throughout the design process, including reviewing and proofing packaging.Maintains a strict adherence to T&A and deadlines. Establishes parameters of acceptable tolerances in print/color/construction while developing and implementing methods to improve efficiencies.Manages the photography and photography requirements for packages. Directs styling, ensures photo quality, content, and that timeline requirements are met.Partners with legal and trademark administrator in researching new brand names, and ensures all legal/trademark requirements are met. Qualifications: BFA or related degree in design preferred.A minimum of 5-8 years design related experience.Proven results managing multi-disciplinary design teams or designers.Demonstrated experience guiding business stakeholders through the design process, delivering vision and adhering to brand integrity.Ability to think across multiple platforms including product, merchandising and new forms of brand communication.Management experience to influence, drive change and drive vision is required.In depth knowledge of design and cultural trends to develop cohesive design solutions.Excellent sense of color, type and style.Strong leadership, organizational, communication and presentation skills.Ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects and works well under pressure.Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign) as well as supporting office programs.JobID: JN -082026-144903 #LI-Cella #LI-SJ1 #PLEqual 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.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.