Graphic Designer - Print and Packaging

Graphic Designer – PackagingLocation: Downers Grove, ILSchedule: Hybrid, onsite TuesdaysHours: 40 hours per weekAssignment: 6 monthsPay Rate: $35–$40/hour

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Position OverviewA leading sports nutrition company is seeking a Graphic Designer to support packaging, label, and product design for an established sports nutrition brand, with a particular focus on the European market.This role is ideal for a detail-oriented designer with hands-on packaging experience, strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, and the ability to manage projects from initial design through final production.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and produce packaging, labels, product images, renders, nutrition fact panels, and other marketing materials.Create new packaging and label files and update existing artwork while maintaining established brand standards.Prepare production-ready files using cutter guides and basic pre-press processes.Support packaging and design projects from concept through final approval, execution, and delivery.Collaborate with project management and creative teams to track assignments, priorities, and deadlines.Work with printers and external vendors to ensure brand standards, colors, and production requirements are maintained.Adapt brand guidelines appropriately for different international markets, particularly Europe.Assist with creative conceptualization projects as needed.Maintain organized design files within digital asset management and file-storage systems.Balance multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment.QualificationsPprofessional graphic design experience.Hands-on packaging and/or label design experience.Strong proficiency in Figma, Illustrator and Photoshop.Experience working with cutter guides and understanding of basic pre-press processes.Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and project-management skills.Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with creative, project management, and production teams.Experience managing multiple projects and shifting priorities.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Figma experience is a plus.Experience within sports nutrition, health and wellness, consumer products, or a related industry is a plus.Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Fine print:This is a W2 position.Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. There is no PTO or holiday pay for contracts. Sick leave is accrued where applicable, check your state laws.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledMust be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:*The California Fair Chance Act*Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance*Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers*San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. xzbcwsv An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.