Design Role
Dedicated packaging designers for DTC and e-commerce brands. Product packaging, unboxing experience, label design, and structural specification. US timezone. Vetted. Month-to-month.
At a glance
Category
Design — DTC Product Packaging
Tools
Adobe CC (Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, Affinity, SketchUp
Pricing
From ~$3,000/mo
Availability
FT (40h) or PT (20h)
Your dedicated Packaging Designer delivers DTC-focused unboxing experiences — combining brand storytelling, aesthetic impact, functional specification, and manufacturing realism. With 1,000+ monthly searches for 'packaging design,' DTC packaging is a high-demand specialization. They design print-ready graphics and structural specifications that your manufacturer can produce.
Packaging design is highly visual and file-driven — ideal for a dedicated remote specialist. Your Packaging Designer works in Adobe CC, participates in design review calls, and produces print-ready files and structural specs. LATAM timezone (0–3 hours behind EST/CST) enables real-time iteration and feedback.
Flexible arrangements to fit your capacity needs – dedicated individuals or scalable team setups.
Full-time (40h/week) or part-time (20h/week) designer handling all packaging projects — from concept through production-ready files. Manages iterative design and structural specification.
From ~$3,000/mo
Multiple packaging designers for DTC brands with diverse product lines or high-volume packaging launches. Includes creative director and manufacturing liaison roles.
Custom — based on team size and scope
Specialists are vetted on the tools your team already uses.
Adobe Illustrator
Primary tool for graphic design, vector artwork, and print file preparation for packaging labels and box graphics.
Adobe InDesign
Layout and multi-page document design for complex packaging templates and production specs.
Adobe Photoshop
Photo editing and mockup creation for packaging visuals and presentation materials.
Figma
Collaborative design platform for real-time feedback on packaging concepts.
SketchUp
3D structural packaging visualization and die-line design.
Dieline software
Box Designer or similar tools for structural die-line and template generation.
Typical outputs produced by a dedicated Packaging Designer for US teams.
Dedicated Packaging Designers start at approximately $3,000–$3,500/month for full-time engagement (40h/week). Part-time (20h/week) and packaging design team configurations are also available. Pricing varies based on experience level, product category specialization (food, beauty, consumer goods), and project volume.
Final pricing depends on experience level, hours per week, and engagement model.
Often paired with or complementary to the Packaging Designer role.
Common questions about hiring a Packaging Designer through LatAm Scalers.
A Packaging Designer creates end-to-end packaging experiences — from structural design (box dimensions, materials) to graphic design (labels, unboxing experience). They balance aesthetic brand expression, functional specifications, manufacturing constraints, and cost optimization. For DTC brands, packaging is a key brand touchpoint and marketing asset.
Yes. Most Packaging Designers have dual expertise — they design the visual branding/graphics and work with manufacturers to understand structural requirements (folds, die lines, material specs). Some specialize more in graphics; others in structural — we match to your needs.
Packaging projects typically run 4–8 weeks from concept through production-ready files. This includes: design concept, iterations, structural engineering, die-line development, and pre-production proofs with your manufacturer.
Packaging Designers typically collaborate with your packaging vendor/manufacturer but don't manage the relationship themselves. They produce print-ready and structural files your vendor can use; ongoing vendor communication is your responsibility.
Dedicated Packaging Designers start at approximately $3,000–$3,500/month for full-time engagement (40h/week). US-based equivalents typically cost $65,000–$95,000/year fully loaded — LATAM-based specialists save 50–65% with comparable design quality and packaging expertise.
Tell us your requirements and we'll present vetted Packaging Designer candidates – matched in under one week. Month-to-month, free replacement guarantee.
Month-to-month · Free replacement guarantee · No long-term contracts
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Send us a message with your requirements, or book a quick scoping call — whatever works best for you.
Matched in under one week
Vetted shortlist in 48 hours
Month-to-month, no lock-in
Scale up or pause anytime
Free replacement guarantee
We fix the fit — at no cost
50–70% cost savings
<3% pass our vetting
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Confirmation & scoping
We'll reach out within a few hours to confirm receipt and clarify any details.
Vetted shortlist in 48h
We'll present 1–3 pre-vetted specialists matched to your tools, standards, and timeline.
Start within 1 week
Meet top matches for a fit check — or skip interviews and start immediately.
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