Contract Packaging Graphic Designer

About The Wellness Pet Company

The Wellness Pet Company is on a mission to help the next generation of pet parents fulfill a shared life of wellbeing with their pets through a foundation of proven nutrition. We are committed to crafting high-quality pet food, dental chews, treats, and topper recipes that are made with the perfect balance of high-quality natural ingredients paired with the latest scientific research and technologies. As a community of people working together, Wellies are positively obsessed with how to deliver proven health outcomes that pet parents can see and pets can taste. Wellies bring their best to work every day, come ready to collaborate, embrace the hard things, and own their outcomes.

We are seeking experienced graphic designers to join our internal creative team on a project basis, delivering packaging design that speaks to our consumers. This contract role will report to the Director of Creative Services and will work with our internal creative team to deliver projects on time with exceptional quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit and prepare packaging artwork files in accordance with internal process and timelines
• Roll out packaging designs across multiple SKUs, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to brand standards
• Review creative briefs and build artwork using provided assets (dielines, printer specs, marketing, and ingredient copy)
• Apply feedback from artwork reviews across multiple rounds maintaining strict version control; ensure all revisions are accurately executed and quality checked before uploading to the online proofing system
• Use standardized file naming and organized folder structures per company guidelines
• Create product renders and handle photo touch-ups as needed (e.g., clipping paths, background clean-up/separations)

Requirements

• Strong background in packaging production and print file preparation
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to follow brand standards without deviation
• Solid understanding of packaging print processes, including flexographic, lithographic, and digital printing
• Ability to work quickly and independently, managing multiple SKUs and projects concurrently with high accuracy
• Experience working with die lines and communicating with printers is a must

Please submit a link to your portfolio along with your application and resume.