[Remote] 1101 - Packaging Production Designer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GoFasti is a Talent-as-a-Service company that connects talented developers and designers from LatAm with top companies worldwide. They are seeking a Packaging Production Designer who will be responsible for creating mechanical files, preparing vendor-ready art, and ensuring compliance with retailer guidelines while collaborating with internal teams and suppliers.ResponsibilitiesBuild precise mechanical files from approved direction; ensure alignment to dielines, bleeds, safety, and print specs across cartons, labels, inserts, and secondary packagingCreation of bottom labels and updating copy-heavy filesPrepare vendor-ready art: correct color builds (CMYK/spot), overprint/knockout, trapping, white/varnish/foil plates, and separations; package all assets with linked files and fontsDesign simple, commercially viable fragrance collections (graphics, line architecture, color, typography) optimized for mass retailTranslate brand and creative direction into scalable SKUs, size variants, and line extensions; maintain consistency across formats and substratesPreflight and QC all files; manage revisions, feedback, and version control to minimize errors and reworkCollaborate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve manufacturability issues; adjust layouts based on proofing, color targets, and press checksMaintain asset libraries, naming conventions, dieline repositories, spec sheets, and production checklistsEnsure compliance with retailer guidelines and regulatory/labeling requirements as applicable (e.g., FPLA, barcodes, claims placement)Support cost-reduction through smart material/finish choices, efficient layouts, gang runs, and plate/finish consolidationCreate presentation-ready mockups and simple sell-in decks as neededSkillsBachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, or related field; or equivalent professional experience3+ years in packaging production design (CPG/beauty/fragrance or related)Expert in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign for packaging production workflows. PowerPoint is a plusStrong typography skills (hierarchy, legibility, kerning, grid systems) applied to packagingSolid prepress and print production knowledge: Pantone/CMYK, spot colors, foil/emboss plates, varnishes, dielines, and substratesPowerPoint for editing decks3D rendering for bottles and packaging (glass and plastic bottles; caps in various materials such as metal, wood, and plastic). Tools could include KeyShot, Adobe Dimension, Blender, or Cinema 4DBasic understanding of packaging engineering/CAD workflows and collaboration with vendorsBenefitsThis position is for an independent contractor, through a payroll platform.The talent will work REMOTELY allocated at our client.Company OverviewGoFasti is helping companies scale their teams with world-class talent in Latin America. It was founded in 2021, and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.gofasti.com.