Packaging Designer (All Seniority Levels)

Location: El Segundo, California
Job Type: Contract
Compensation Range: $30 - 50 per hour

This is a proactive pipeline search on behalf of a world-renowned leader in the Beauty and Personal Care industry. We are building a high-caliber talent pool for upcoming Packaging Design needs across their prestige, consumer, and professional product portfolios.

Location & Hybrid Schedule: Candidates must be local to New York, NY, Berkeley Heights, NJ, or El Segundo, CA, to support a 3-day onsite hybrid schedule. Remote-only applicants will not be considered.

Term: Roles are typically 6 to 12-month contract assignments with high potential for extension.
 
Responsibilities:

• Structural & Graphic Innovation: Concept and develop 3D structural forms and 2D graphic layouts for primary and secondary packaging across various beauty categories.
• CMF Excellence: Define and oversee Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) specifications. Lead the selection of resins, glass, and sustainable materials to align with corporate eco-responsibility goals.
• Technical Specification: Create precise dielines and technical drawings. Senior levels will be responsible for validating engineering constraints and ensuring designs are production-ready for global manufacturing.
• 3D Visualization: Develop high-fidelity 3D renderings and physical mock-ups for stakeholder and leadership presentations.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Act as the creative bridge between Marketing, Product Development, and Engineering to ensure design intent is preserved from the first sketch to the retail shelf.
• Vendor & Prototype Management: Oversee prototyping phases, including 3D printing and color matching. Senior roles will manage external vendor relationships and lead design sprints for major global launches.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 2-8+ years of experience in Packaging Design, specifically within Beauty, Fragrance, or Luxury Retail.
• 2D Technical Stack: Expert-level Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• 3D Technical Stack: Proficiency in Rhino, SolidWorks, or KeyShot for modeling and photo-realistic rendering.
• Manufacturing IQ: Deep knowledge of printing processes (offset, silk screening, hot stamping) and component materials (glass, PCR plastics, metallization).
• Sustainability Mindset: Familiarity with eco-design principles and recyclable material innovation.
• Portfolio: A professional portfolio showcasing structural innovation, sophisticated typography, and a "prestige" retail aesthetic.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Packaging Design, or Graphic Design.
  
  

JOBID: 022026-123927
#LI-CELLA
#LI-AU2
#PL

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 HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

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.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.