American Exchange Group
American Exchange Group
201 – 500 Employees
ConsultingLogisticsMarketing
American Exchange Group is a New York–based brand management and fashion accessories company supporting more than 30 owned and licensed lifestyle brands. Its work spans footwear, jewelry, handbags, small leather goods, beauty and personal care, fashion accessories, and tech wearables, alongside brand licensing, marketing, public relations, e-commerce, sourcing, and distribution. Founded in 2008, the company helps develop multi-category brands and bring them to major retail channels through its supply chain and commercialization capabilities.

Freelance Footwear Packaging Designer

Design footwear packaging, dielines, and production-ready artwork for American Exchange Group’s multi-brand consumer goods portfolio.

Description

  • Create engaging footwear and related-product packaging tailored to each brand and its customers
  • Design boxes, bags, tissue, inserts, hangtags, labels, stickers, cards, wraps, and other branded packaging components
  • Turn creative concepts and brand guidelines into consistent packaging systems across product collections
  • Produce dielines, digital and print mockups, and 3D renderings when required
  • Present product details, features, benefits, brand messaging, and care guidance through packaging
  • Prepare and maintain precise technical specifications covering dimensions, materials, finishes, substrates, printing methods, and production requirements
  • Deliver factory-ready and printer-ready artwork that complies with production specifications
  • Partner with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, Marketing, and overseas factories and vendors throughout development
  • Inspect samples, proofs, and production materials for accuracy, color, print quality, finishes, and overall execution
  • Coordinate multiple packaging projects and launches against deadlines and production calendars
  • Develop supporting graphics for launches, marketing collateral, e-commerce, presentations, and other brand programs
  • Ensure consistent, accurate branding across packaging and related product touchpoints
  • Monitor packaging trends, materials, printing methods, finishes, and sustainable solutions
  • Recommend improvements to packaging design, functionality, cost, and production workflows

Requirements

  • At least five years of packaging design experience, ideally in footwear, handbags, fashion accessories, beauty, fashion, or consumer products
  • A strong portfolio showing packaging work from concept development through production
  • Advanced knowledge of packaging components, including dielines, substrates, printing processes, finishes, construction, and production requirements
  • Solid command of branding and graphic design principles
  • Expert-level Adobe Creative Suite skills, especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
  • Experience producing print-ready artwork and working with printers, factories, and packaging vendors
  • Experience sharing packaging specifications and revisions with overseas factories and vendors
  • Experience with 3D rendering or visualization software is a plus
  • Knowledge of packaging materials and current industry trends is a plus
  • Strong design, organizational, communication, and time-management abilities
  • Ability to manage and prioritize several projects in a fast-paced setting
  • Exceptional attention to detail and a strong grasp of print production and quality control
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused working style
  • Willingness to embrace change, address challenges, and recommend product, packaging, and process improvements

Benefits

  • Remote work arrangement
  • Project-based freelance engagement

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