Packaging Designer

ABOUT THRIVE MARKET

Thrive Market was founded in 2014 with a mission to make healthy and sustainable living easy and affordable for everyone. As an online, membership-based market, we deliver the highest quality healthy, and sustainable products at member-only prices. Every day, we help our 1.4M+ Members find better products, support better brands, and build a better world in the process. We are a profitable, half-billion-dollar revenue business proving that mission-focused companies can succeed. We are also a Certified B Corporation, recently became a Public Benefit Corporation, and are a Climate Neutral Certified company. Join us as we bring healthy and sustainable living to millions of Americans in the years to come.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Packaging Design Consultant to lead packaging design initiatives for our owned brands. In this role, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and bring an in-depth understanding of design, branding, and the consumer landscape to deliver impactful packaging solutions. Your work will not only reflect our brand standards but also bring forward fresh, competitive insights to keep our brands at the forefront of consumer trends.

• Conceptualize and design packaging for Thrive Market owned brands, ensuring it aligns with brand objectives and creative goals.
• Conduct ongoing market research to stay updated with trends, consumer preferences, and competitive packaging designs.
• Work closely with photo, content, and merch marketing teams to understand objectives, style, and approaches necessary for each project. Interpret and execute based on Creative Briefs.
• Prepare presentations that include packaging mockups and competitive landscape insights for leadership review.
• Provide direction and feedback on on-pack photography, retouching, and visual details to achieve the desired look.
• Create Epson prints as needed (approx. 40-50% of the time) to support design visualization and final product accuracy.
• Ensure final products are accurate by reviewing digital assets and coordinating closely with manufacturers.
• Partner with the production design team to deliver final assets, ensuring precision in pattern refinement and brand consistency.
• Develop custom icons and designs for packaging and on-site experiences, enhancing brand identity across Thrive Market and owned brands.
• Maintain brand continuity across all packaging by adhering to and applying the brand style guide.
• Identify opportunities to elevate our packaging, staying informed on the latest in design, print, and branding best practices.

• Proven experience in packaging design, with a portfolio showcasing relevant work
• Strong knowledge of competitive packaging design, consumer trends, and brand positioning
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and experience with Epson printing
• Excellent communication skills, with a strong attention to detail and ability to follow brand guidelines
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment

• This is a contract position
• Contract Length: 3 months, with potential for extension or conversion, though not guaranteed.
• Work Location: Los Angeles/ Remote
• Work Hours: Flexible PST hours
• Compensation details: $45-50/hr

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