<p><strong><em>Robert Half is partnering with our client, a Fortune 500 consumer technology company, in the search for a Packaging Designer to support the development and execution of packaging artwork across a portfolio of innovative hardware products.</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> San Francisco, CA (Onsite 5 days/week)</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 6-Month Contract</p><p><strong>Pay Rate:</strong> $80–85/hour (W2)</p><p><strong>Hours: </strong>40 hours/week</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>The Packaging Designer will play a critical role in translating packaging concepts into production-ready artwork and manufacturing documentation for global product launches. This individual will work closely with design, engineering, and program management teams to ensure packaging assets are accurate, scalable, and ready for print production and manufacturing. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience supporting consumer products or hardware programs and thrives in fast-paced, detail-oriented environments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and prepare production-ready packaging artwork for product cartons, labels, inserts, documentation, and other packaging components.</li><li>Execute packaging layouts, typography, imagery placement, dielines, and print specifications with a high degree of accuracy.</li><li>Manage packaging deliverables across multiple product SKUs, accessory configurations, and regional packaging variations.</li><li>Partner with designers to ensure final artwork aligns with established brand standards, packaging systems, and product presentation requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and program management teams to ensure packaging files meet production and operational specifications.</li><li>Review and validate artwork for production readiness, including color accuracy, regulatory content, imagery, typography, and dieline integrity.</li><li>Coordinate packaging revisions and updates throughout the product development lifecycle while maintaining accurate version control and documentation.</li><li>Support production reviews with print vendors and manufacturing partners, helping resolve artwork, print, and packaging-related issues.</li><li>Maintain organized packaging templates, artwork libraries, and documentation standards to support efficient global collaboration.</li><li>Ensure packaging deliverables are completed on schedule and aligned with product launch timelines.</li></ul>

<p><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>7+ years of experience in packaging production design, packaging artwork development, or graphic production supporting physical products.</li><li>Strong proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, as well as Figma.</li><li>Extensive experience preparing artwork for print production, including packaging layouts, dielines, print specifications, and manufacturing-ready files.</li><li>Demonstrated experience supporting complex product launches involving multiple SKUs, packaging configurations, and revisions.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.</li><li>Experience partnering with cross-functional teams including design, engineering, manufacturing, and program management.</li><li>Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Experience supporting consumer electronics, hardware products, or other highly regulated physical product categories.</li><li>Familiarity with packaging manufacturing processes, print production workflows, and vendor management.</li><li>Experience managing packaging requirements across multiple global markets and regional variations.</li><li>Experience reviewing printer proofs and supporting packaging through final production and manufacturing readiness.</li><li>Proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced product development environments with aggressive launch schedules.</li></ul><p><br></p>

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