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We’re looking for an Associate Design Manager to support the design and development of consumer products and packaging from concept through production. This role is ideal for a highly creative, detail-oriented designer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys bringing trend-driven, consumer-focused products to life. You’ll partner cross-functionally with product development, merchandising, sourcing, and technical teams to deliver innovative designs with strong visual impact and production accuracy. Contract opportunity covering a leave of absence, 4-5 months. Hybrid schedule: Onsite Monday–Thursday, remote Fridays. Core hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST.
Job Responsibility:
Design and develop consumer products and packaging from initial concept through final production, ensuring strong design integrity, quality, and brand alignment
Create packaging layouts, graphics, and production-ready artwork, with a focus on typography, font hierarchy, color accuracy, and overall visual consistency
Review and approve print-ready files, including 4-color process proofs, ensuring accuracy across packaging and product deliverables
Develop concept sketches, mockups, color palettes, line sheets, and presentation materials to communicate design direction
Adapt, manipulate, and evolve existing graphic assets into new product and packaging solutions
Research consumer, market, and category trends to inform product design, packaging innovation, and creative strategy
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align design execution with product requirements, timelines, and production standards
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Product Design, Packaging Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of experience in product design, packaging design, graphic design, or product development
Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Adobe Illustrator (must-have), plus Photoshop and InDesign
Strong graphic design foundation with experience preparing production-ready files for print and packaging
Familiarity with print production, packaging specifications, proofs, typography, and file setup strongly preferred
Experience in consumer packaged goods or consumables is a plus, but not required
Production design experience is highly preferred
Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills with a highly detail-oriented approach
Nice to have:
Experience in consumer packaged goods or consumables is a plus, but not required