Day Rate: £100 - £150 Per Day (dependent on experience)
Paladone Head Office, Shoreham By Sea | Onsite
Are you a creative and talented junior packaging designer looking for flexible freelance opportunities?
Do you have a passion for working with global brands and delivering innovative packaging solutions? Are you looking to gain hands-on experience while working on a variety of exciting projects? If so, we want to hear from you! Paladone is on the lookout for skilled Freelance Junior Packaging Designers to join our freelancer pool on an ad-hoc basis. This is not a full-time or permanent position—successful applicants will be considered for freelance assignments as and when required. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside our talented design team, contributing to packaging concepts for some of the biggest brands in the industry. Our freelance needs vary throughout the year, with the busiest periods from June to October, and assignments ranging from 1-2 days per week to several weeks at a time.
Please note: This role is office-based at our head office in Shoreham-By-Sea—freelancers must be able to work on-site as required.
Who are We?
Paladone is a leading global giftware company specializing in licensed and branded products for major names like Disney, Harry Potter, Marvel, and DC Comics. Our mission is to create trend-led, innovative products that bring joy to customers worldwide.
What will you be doing?
As a Freelance Junior Packaging Designer, your responsibilities will include:
1. Creating visually appealing and innovative packaging designs for our range of giftware and licensed products.
2. Ensuring brand consistency across all packaging materials.
3. Collaborating with our in-house design team to develop and refine packaging concepts and production-ready artwork.
4. Adapting designs based on feedback to meet brand and production requirements.
What skills do you need?
Essential skills:
1. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
2. Strong understanding of design principles and layout.
3. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
4. High attention to detail and accuracy in design.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable skills (a bonus, but not essential!):
1. Experience with point-of-sale (POS) design.
2. Understanding of packaging die-cuts and production constraints.
3. Knowledge of print production processes and preparing artwork files.
Important Information
This is a freelance position – designers will not be employees of Paladone. Work will be assigned on a flexible, ad-hoc basis, depending on project needs. Assignments will range from short-term projects (1-2 days per week) to longer contracts lasting several weeks. The busiest period is June to October, but work may be available at other times. This role is office-based at our Shoreham-By-Sea headquarters. Freelancers must be able to commute and work on-site as required.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in joining our freelancer pool, please send your portfolio to recruitment@paladone.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis—so don’t wait! We look forward to seeing your work!
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