Robert Half is hiring: Package Designer in Shakopee

We are offering a long-term contract employment opportunity for a Package Designer in the Drink & Beverages industry, located in Shakopee, Minnesota. In this role, you will be primarily responsible for creating and updating packaging designs for coffee products, including bags, boxes, and jars.

Responsibilities:
• Develop detailed packaging designs translating conceptual ideas, while considering printer specifications and general consumer packaged goods (CPG) packaging labeling requirements.
• Manage the overall packaging updates for a wide range of products, ensuring consistency and brand integrity.
• Utilize graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign to create compelling packaging designs.
• Apply your knowledge of printing processes, materials, and manufacturing techniques relevant to packaging production to optimize designs.
• Ensure all designs adhere to branding principles and effectively communicate to the consumer.
• Conduct thorough proofreading of text and artwork before final production to prevent errors.
• Exhibit excellent time management skills to meet project deadlines and maintain workflow.• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign.
• Demonstrated experience in Graphic Design, particularly in the Drinks & Beverages industry.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Brand Awareness strategies.
• Previous experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) is highly desirable.
• Expertise in Packaging Design, with a focus on innovative and engaging designs.
• Excellent proofreading skills to ensure accuracy and consistency in all designs.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently.
• A portfolio showcasing previous work in package design, particularly within the Drinks & Beverages industry.