Paired is a global staffing and recruiting agency that specializes in pairing remote work with top-tier talent! We are dedicated to connecting talented individuals with remarkable companies in need of their skills. Our goal is to create fulfilling job opportunities for professionals around the world. Our client is fast-moving, nimble, and highly collaborative group building a category-leading brand. The Creative Team partners closely with Product, Marketing, and Ops to bring every detail of our brand to life—from packaging and retail experiences to campaigns and digital storytelling. They value clarity, cross-functional partnership, innovation, and design that communicates instantly. If you’re energized by creating best-in-class work in a high-growth environment, you’ll fit right in. As a Packaging Designer, you’ll be responsible for creating, updating, and optimizing packaging across our full product ecosystem. You’ll work closely with the Creative Director to execute a cohesive brand experience for new flavor launches, new product innovations, special count configurations, and retailer-specific programs. This is a critical role for someone who’s passionate about design systems, understands CPG constraints, and loves building premium packaging that wins at shelf. What You’ll Do: Packaging Updates & Maintenance - Update and refine existing packaging for consistency, accuracy, and brand alignment - Revise packaging copy, product claims, regulatory requirements, and nutrition panels as needed - Manage iterative packaging improvements based on feedback, testing, or new brand guidelines New Flavor & Product Launches - Execute packaging for new flavor introductions and new product SKUs - Build dielines, front-of-pack visuals, icons, and flavor systems under Creative Director guidance - Ensure new designs maintain Instant Hydration’s minimal, premium aesthetic Retail Partner & Special Count Rollouts - Design packaging variations for special count offerings (6ct, 12ct, 20ct+, etc.) - Create retailer-specific packaging versions (Target, Walmart, Amazon, Wholesale) - Adapt packaging to meet retailer-specific guidelines, compliance needs, and style requirements Cross-Team Collaboration - Work closely with Ops, Product, Supply Chain, and Sales to ensure packaging accuracy - Coordinate with print vendors on production specs, mechanicals, and color accuracy - Maintain organized asset libraries, version control, and file delivery systems Brand Creative Support - Support the Creative Director in expanding the packaging system across emerging categories - Contribute to concepting for new launches, merchandising, and on-shelf storytelling - Assist with mockups, prototypes, and retailer presentations as needed

• Quality consistency at scale: Every deliverable meets brand standards, feels intentional, and doesn’t trigger “who approved this?” energy • On-time delivery: Priorities are clear, deadlines are realistic, and the team ships predictably • Team performance: Designers are productive, improving, and not quietly drowning • Client confidence: Clients feel like they have a real Senior Web & Visual Designer and leader, not “a random designer who happens to be online.” • Set and maintain creative standards for the team (layout, typography, motion, brand fit, polish) • Translate messy briefs into clear direction designers can execute fast • Establish reusable systems: templates, component libraries, brand kits, best-practice examples • Review work before it goes out: catch obvious errors and the subtle “this is technically fine but feels off.” • Coach designers through feedback so quality improves over time (not just “fix it and move on”) • Define what “great” looks like per client and per deliverable type • Triage incoming requests: simple vs complex, urgency, dependencies, and risk • Assign work to the right person based on skill, bandwidth, and client context • Unblock work fast (missing assets, unclear scope, conflicting feedback, shifting priorities) • Communicate early when something is at risk and propose options (scope trims, phased delivery, alternates) • Join key client calls when needed: onboarding, brand alignment, escalations, quarterly reviews • Proactively spot gaps (brand inconsistency, missing guidelines, recurring request types) and fix them • Turn client feedback into better systems, not endless back-and-forth • Lead weekly team syncs: wins, blockers, priorities, and improvements • Run feedback loops: 1:1 coaching, skill development plans, targeted training • Maintain team morale and momentum while holding a high bar • Improve briefing quality through better questions, examples, and guardrails • Identify recurring friction (brief issues, QA issues, tool issues) and propose fixes • Collaborate with production/customer success on workflows, expectations, and escalation paths.

• Quality consistency at scale: Every deliverable meets brand standards, feels intentional, and doesn’t trigger “who approved this?” energy. • On-time delivery: Priorities are clear, deadlines are realistic, and the team ships predictably. • Team performance: Designers are productive, improving, and not quietly drowning. • Client confidence: Clients feel like they have a real Senior Web & Visual Designer and leader, not “a random designer who happens to be online.” • Creative Leadership and Direction: Set and maintain creative standards for the team (layout, typography, motion, brand fit, polish). • Quality Control (Without becoming a bottleneck): Review work before it goes out: catch obvious errors and the subtle “this is technically fine but feels off.” • Delivery Management inside the Team: Triage incoming requests: simple vs complex, urgency, dependencies, and risk. • Client-Facing Collaboration (Light, but high impact): Join key client calls when needed: onboarding, brand alignment, escalations, quarterly reviews. • Team Leadership and Coaching: Lead weekly team syncs: wins, blockers, priorities, and improvements. • Process and Continuous Improvement: Improve briefing quality through better questions, examples, and guardrails.

Department: Creatives and Design Work Arrangement: Remote Job Type: Independent Contractor, Full Time Work Schedule: US Time Zone (candidate expected to be flexible with the client's preference) Locations: Philippines, LATAM, South Africa, Kenya, and other remote regions with excellent English communication skills About Pearl Talent Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They're looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we've hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US. Hear why we exist, what we believe in, and who we're building for: WATCH HERE Why Work with Us? At Pearl, we're not just another recruiting firm—we connect you with exceptional opportunities to work alongside visionary US and EU founders. Our focus is on placing you in roles where you can grow, be challenged, and build long-term, meaningful careers. Role Overview The Graphic Designer creates visually compelling assets that strengthen brand identity, engage audiences, and support marketing and growth initiatives across digital and print channels. This role blends creative execution with strategic thinking, producing designs that are both aesthetically strong and purpose-driven. You will work closely with marketing, product, and creative teams to bring ideas to life through cohesive visual systems, campaign assets, and brand materials. This role is ideal for designers who enjoy variety, value quality and consistency, and thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments. Your Impact Your designs shape how audiences perceive and interact with brands. By delivering polished, on-brand visuals, you help improve engagement, strengthen brand recognition, and support campaign performance. Your attention to detail and ability to iterate based on feedback ensure creative output remains both impactful and consistent. Core Responsibilities Visual Design & Creative Execution — 40% - Design digital assets for web, social media, and marketing campaigns - Create static graphics for ads, landing pages, and promotional materials - Produce presentations, one-pagers, and branded collateral - Apply strong typography, layout, color, and composition principles - Iterate designs based on feedback and performance insights Brand Identity & Visual Systems — 20% - Create and maintain brand guidelines and visual systems - Design logos, templates, and reusable brand assets - Ensure consistency across all visual touchpoints - Adapt existing brand systems for new formats and channels UI/UX & Web Design — 15% - Design website and landing page layouts - Create wireframes and high-fidelity mockups - Apply user-centered design principles - Collaborate with developers during handoff and implementation Video & Motion Support — 10% - Edit or support short-form video content for social platforms - Create simple motion graphics or animated assets - Optimize visuals for platform-specific requirements Performance Optimization & Creative Strategy — 10% - Review creative performance metrics to inform design improvements - Support A/B testing through design variations - Align creative output with campaign and growth objectives Collaboration & Project Management — 5% - Manage multiple design tasks and timelines - Collaborate with cross-functional teams - Maintain organized design files and asset libraries