Freelance Packaging Designer – AI-Assisted Concept Development

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🔥 12 hours ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏱ Part Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

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Talking Rain Beverage Co®, makers of Sparkling Ice

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1987

📦 Logistics

📣 Marketing

💼 Consulting

Logistics • Marketing • Consulting

Talking Rain Beverage Co®, makers of Sparkling Ice, is a beverage company based in the Pacific Northwest. Known for its 'better for you' beverages, Talking Rain aims to create connections with each sip and give back to the community. With a strong focus on social impact and sustainability, the company partners with various organizations to drive positive changes. Its commitment to diversity is reflected in its engaged workforce and inclusive leadership. Talking Rain is dedicated to offering innovative beverages that not only delight but also contribute to a better world.

📋 Description

• Develop initial packaging and label concept directions based on agreed project briefs • Participate in mutually scheduled ideation sessions with designated Talking Rain stakeholders when useful • Use AI image and design tools to produce concept mockups, label variations, flavor extensions, and limited-edition ideas • Revise concepts in response to consolidated client feedback within agreed turnaround times • Deliver concept boards and rough mockups ready for handoff to the internal design team or agency for final production art • Provide expert input on shelf impact, CPG category trends, and consumer-facing packaging communication • Provide additional services only when mutually agreed in writing • Propose schedules and workflows to meet mutually agreed milestones • Submit invoices under agreed payment terms and cover ordinary business expenses unless reimbursable expenses are approved in writing

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years in CPG packaging design, brand design, or packaging innovation • Beverage experience is a strong plus • Advanced, hands-on skill with AI creative tools such as Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, ChatGPT/DALL·E, Stable Diffusion, or similar • Traditional design tool skills including Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop • Portfolio showing CPG packaging work and AI-assisted concept development • Comfort working live and fast with senior executives • Ability to take direction and generate options on the spot • Established freelance, consulting, or design business offering services to the market • Maintains own business registrations as applicable • Uses own equipment and properly licensed software • Ability to participate in mutually scheduled working sessions, including occasional evening or weekend sessions if accepted by both parties

🏖️ Benefits

• Three Weeks of Vacation per calendar year • FMLA qualifying Rain Makers receive six weeks of paid parental leave • Flexibility Stipend for eligible Rain Makers, intended to contribute to phone, internet, or other business uses while working remotely or outside normal working hours • Relocation Available (when available) • Mileage reimbursement for eligible onsite and hybrid Rain Makers who carpool • 401k with Immediate Vesting and matched contributions • Fitness Reimbursements for community events and competitions • Access to on-site gym in Preston with a personal trainer 2 days per week • Medical/Dental/Vision plans, including one free plan for Rain Makers • Vehicle mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate for eligible Field Sales Specialists • Company car or vehicle stipend for Field Sales Managers and Market Managers • Motus vehicle reimbursement program for Regional Sales Managers and Sales Directors • Full benefits package eligibility based on an average of 30+ hours per week in regular positions