Associate Design Manager (Packaging + Product)

We’re looking for an Associate Design Manager to support the design and development of consumer products and packaging from concept through production. This role is ideal for a highly creative, detail-oriented designer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys bringing trend-driven, consumer-focused products to life. You’ll partner cross-functionally with product development, merchandising, sourcing, and technical teams to deliver innovative designs with strong visual impact and production accuracy.

• Contract opportunity covering a leave of absence, 4-5 months
• Hybrid schedule: Onsite Monday–Thursday, remote Fridays
• Core hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop consumer products and packaging from initial concept through final production, ensuring strong design integrity, quality, and brand alignment
• Create packaging layouts, graphics, and production-ready artwork, with a focus on typography, font hierarchy, color accuracy, and overall visual consistency
• Review and approve print-ready files, including 4-color process proofs, ensuring accuracy across packaging and product deliverables
• Develop concept sketches, mockups, color palettes, line sheets, and presentation materials to communicate design direction
• Adapt, manipulate, and evolve existing graphic assets into new product and packaging solutions
• Research consumer, market, and category trends to inform product design, packaging innovation, and creative strategy
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align design execution with product requirements, timelines, and production standards
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Product Design, Packaging Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in product design, packaging design, graphic design, or product development
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Adobe Illustrator (must-have), plus Photoshop and InDesign
• Strong graphic design foundation with experience preparing production-ready files for print and packaging
• Familiarity with print production, packaging specifications, proofs, typography, and file setup strongly preferred
• Experience in consumer packaged goods or consumables is a plus, but not required
• Production design experience is highly preferred
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills with a highly detail-oriented approach

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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