Freelance Packaging Designer

📋 Description

• Develop packaging and label concepts from project briefs into visual directions
• Create AI-assisted mockups, label variations, and limited-edition concepts
• Refine AI imagery with traditional graphic design to match brand identity
• Revise concepts based on stakeholder feedback and project milestones
• Deliver concept boards, mockups, and presentation-ready visuals for handoff
• Advise on shelf impact, consumer appeal, and CPG packaging trends

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years CPG packaging or brand design experience
• Proficiency with AI tools like Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, ChatGPT/DALL·E
• Strong Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills
• Portfolio with consumer packaging and AI-assisted concepts
• Understanding of packaging design principles and consumer behavior
• Independent freelance business with proper licensing and equipment

🎁 Benefits

• Remote flexibility to work from a location of your choice
• Independent control over creative process, workflow, and schedule
• Project-based engagement that matches your availability and capacity
• Flexible compensation with negotiated project or milestone rates
• Potential for ongoing client relationship alongside existing work
• Creative autonomy to apply your own methodology and AI tools