Packaging Production Designer

GoFasti

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Job Overview

Location

Remote

Salary

USD 1,000 - 2,500 monthly

Employment Type

Contract

Work Arrangement

Remote

Sector

Design Arts & Creative

Experience Level

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Application Deadline

March 6, 2026

About the Company

GoFasti is a leading Talent-as-a-Service platform dedicated to connecting exceptional developers and designers from Latin America with world-class companies globally. We specialize in making remote work a remarkable experience for both our talent and our clients.

Our mission is to bridge the talent gap by providing access to highly skilled professionals who are ready to contribute to innovative projects. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive environment where talent can thrive and clients can find the expertise they need to succeed.

Job Description

GoFasti is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Packaging Production Designer to join our remote team. This role is ideal for a professional based in Latin America with a passion for creating visually appealing and technically sound packaging solutions.

In this position, you will be instrumental in translating creative briefs into precise production files for a variety of packaging formats, including cartons, labels, and inserts. You will ensure all designs adhere to strict printing specifications, color requirements, and brand guidelines.

Your responsibilities will include preparing artwork for vendors, managing color builds and plates, and ensuring all assets are correctly packaged. You will also contribute to the design of commercially viable packaging graphics and maintain consistency across different SKUs and formats.

A key aspect of this role involves rigorous preflighting and quality control of all files to minimize errors and rework. You will collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve any manufacturability issues and ensure compliance with retailer and regulatory requirements.

To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.

Required Skills

Adobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAdobe InDesignTypographyPrepressPrint ProductionPackaging DesignColor ManagementCMYKPantoneFoil StampingEmbossingDielinesSubstratesEnglish Fluency

Key Responsibilities

Build precise mechanical files from approved direction, ensuring alignment to dyelines, bleeds, safety, and print specs across cartons, labels, inserts, and secondary packaging.
Prepare vendor-ready art, including correct color builds (CMYK/spot), overprint/knockout, trapping, white/varnish/foil plates, and separations; package all assets with linked files and fonts.
Design simple, commercially viable fragrance collections (graphics, line architecture, color, typography) optimized for mass retail.
Translate brand and creative direction into scalable SKUs, size variants, and line extensions, maintaining consistency across formats and substrates.
Preflight and QC all files; manage revisions, feedback, and version control to minimize errors and rework.
Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve manufacturability issues; adjust layouts based on proofing, color targets, and press checks.
Maintain asset libraries, naming conventions, dyeline repositories, spec sheets, and production checklists.
Ensure 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 consolidation.
Create presentation-ready mockups and simple sell-in decks as needed.

Qualifications

3–5+ years in packaging production design (CPG/beauty/fragrance or related).
Expert in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign for packaging production workflows.
Strong typography skills (hierarchy, legibility, kerning, grid systems) applied to packaging.
Solid prepress and print production knowledge: Pantone/CMYK, spot colors, foil/emboss plates, varnishes, dyelines, and substrates.
PowerPoint is a plus.
English fluency.
Must be based in a Latin American country.