Packaging Designer (Temporary)
True Brands™ is a leading global designer and supplier of beverage lifestyle accessories. We’re known for our innovative product development, cutting-edge in-house design, and top-tier customer service. With a diverse range of brands, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional quality, on-trend aesthetics, and outstanding customer satisfaction.
We are seeking a highly detail-oriented Packaging Designer to join our creative team on a temporary basis to support a growing family of brands spanning barware, glassware, and consumables. This role is ideal for a designer who combines strong technical packaging knowledge with a sharp eye for brand execution and product presentation.
This is a temporary position (up to 3 months) covering a team member on leave. The schedule is 4 days a week (approx. 32 hours/week). Candidates must be located in or able to commute to our office in Seattle, WA 98103.
Key Responsibilities:
Design packaging for barware, glassware, drinkware, and consumable products across multiple brands.
Manipulate and prepare dielines for accurate production execution.
Create bespoke packaging solutions that balance protection, presentation, and cost efficiency.
Apply and maintain brand guidelines across distinct packaging systems.
Create physical mockups and digital renderings for internal review, presentations, and vendor communication.
Build and deliver production-ready print files, including correct bleeds, trims, color specifications, layers, and print annotations.
Prepare final artwork files for domestic and overseas manufacturing partners.
Review proofs, pre-production samples, and final packaging output for accuracy and quality.
Collaborate closely with product development and marketing teams.
Maintain consistency across packaging families while adapting designs for new launches and seasonal programs.
Qualifications:
Strong knowledge of packaging structures, print processes, file setup, and production requirements.
Experience designing protective packaging for fragile products such as glassware.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign.
Strong ability to prepare accurate print-ready files for packaging production.
Skilled in creating digital mockups and presentation-ready visual assets.
Strong understanding of typography, layout, and visual hierarchy.
Exceptional attention to detail and file organization.
Preferred Skills:
Experience working across multiple consumer brands.
Familiarity with packaging for both retail and e-commerce environments.
Understanding of packaging materials, inserts, and protective engineering.
Ability to review vendor proofs and communicate clearly with overseas suppliers.
The Ideal Candidate:
You are highly organized, technically precise, and creatively adaptable.
You understand that great packaging must not only look strong on the shelf but also function flawlessly in production, printing, and transit.
You thrive in a fast-paced product environment and can move fluidly between concept development and production execution.
Compensation: * $30.00 - 40.00 per hour DOE
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