Art Director / Product Designer (Freelance)
Employment Type: Freelance, Part-time (20-30 hours per week/onsite in Anoka)
Our retail client is seeking a creative and highly organized Art Director / Product Designer to provide part-time product development support. This freelance role is designed to help alleviate workload bottlenecks, address pinch points, and fill temporary gaps within our creative team. We’re looking for a unicorn: an exceptional Designer with strong Art Direction skills and a passion for translating ideas into compelling product concepts.
The Work
- Transform loose strategic vision and high-level creative direction into innovative, production-ready product design concepts.
- Create multiple design solutions and iterate based on feedback from stakeholders.
- Prepare final art boards and assets for manufacturing, ensuring all deliverables meet DecoPac’s standards of quality and detail.
- Give and receive constructive feedback to refine concepts and drive projects forward.
The Skills
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with hands-on product design experience.
- Creative problem solver with the ability to generate multiple design concepts quickly.
- Strong attention to detail, including typography, layout, and light illustration work.
- Excellent organizational skills—capable of managing shifting priorities and working effectively in times of ambiguity.
- Demonstrated ability to give and receive feedback in a collaborative team environment.
- Resource management skills are a plus; ability to coordinate or lead freelance artists as needed.
- Clear communicator who thrives in cross-functional teams.
If you are a versatile designer with a flair for art direction and enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we’d love to chat about this opportunity.
