Packaging Production Designer

TEKsystems
$70.00 - $75.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, California, San Francisco
Apr 18, 2026
TEKsystems is looking for a Designer (Packaging) to join a global design team on a contract basis. The designer is responsible for supporting the team lead with the unboxing experience and design of complex device packaging programs; implementing design systems to meet customer needs across unique purchase journeys. The designer leverages systems-oriented, strategic design skills to ensure a cohesive packaging and unboxing experience at scale. They utilize user research and data to identify customer pain points and drive improvements for localization, accessibility, and shopability. You are an organized self-starter with experience working on established and successful global design systems in a scale-up environment. You bring expertise in layout, typography, illustration, and press constraints to support complex device packaging and manufacturing needs. You're an effective collaborator-communicating and escalating blockers as required-to ship products on-time and on-brief. Above all, you are focused on solving real problems for real people through research, design, and iteration. Key Job Responsibilities * Scope and drive creative development and execution for device packaging and the unboxing experience * Use business requirements and customer research to assist in developing art direction, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups * Drive UX solutions that advocate for the customer in-region and ensure customer voices are heard * Maintain design guidelines to streamline and standardize device packaging * Support the preparation of printed materials for press, working with production to verify proofs and confirm file accuracy * Work closely with interdependent cross-functional teams * Meet all team deadlines and responsibilities by listening to others and valuing opinions Required Qualifications * Must have Experience with Consumer Devices, Electronics, or appliances * Must include detailed packaging examples in portfolio * 4+ years of professional experience * An online portfolio demonstrating success in effective user-centered design solutions * 4+ years of experience building and maintaining templated design systems * Experience with InDesign is required Preferred Qualifications * Working knowledge of human-centered design principles and practices * Strong communication skills with the ability to listen, synthesize feedback, present, and sell through ideation * Experience measuring the impact of design work against key business and customer experience goals * Familiarity with research methodologies and translating customer feedback into actionable insights * Ability to multitask and deliver projects on time by staying organized and efficient * Strong understanding of visual communications including typography, layout, photo direction, and collaboration with content strategy to create user-centered solutions Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of San Francisco, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70.00 - $75.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in San Francisco,CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.