Freelance Packaging Designer (Finished Artist)

About the role

Aquent is looking for an experienced Packaging Designer to join its team on-site in Silverwater, Western Sydney, for a short-term project. You will help finalise and roll out packaging artwork for a major retail client. The project starts on Monday 9 November and lasts about 1.5 weeks (roughly 7 working days).

Key responsibilities

• Adapt approved master concepts across a range of packaging formats.
• Set up print-ready finished artwork to strict supplier specifications and retail brand guidelines.
• Check artwork carefully for typographical accuracy, layout consistency and prepress compliance before sending it to print.

Required profile

• Proven background as a Finished Artist/Designer with dedicated experience in retail packaging.
• Deep understanding of packaging print production processes and prepress setup.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to handle high-volume SKU rollouts under tight deadlines.
• Full availability to work on-site in Silverwater starting Monday 9 November.

Required skills

• Expert command of Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically Illustrator and InDesign, with solid Photoshop retouching skills.

To apply, send your CV and a link to your packaging portfolio or examples of recent packaging work.