Diversity Nexus is hiring : Senior Graphic Designer in Cockeysville

Overview Client : McCormick & Co

• Job Title : Senior Graphic Designer
• Location : MD, United States
• Work Arrangement : Hybrid mode, 3x a week
• Type of Hire : Contract

Job Description : Position Overview

McCormick is seeking a contract Graphic Designer (senior level) to support packaging design for the Condiments & Sauces business during a period of increased project volume. This role will focus on executing packaging initiatives ranging from simple to moderately complex across a variety of formats and brand systems. Work will span foundational (system-aligned) and evolutionary (lightly adaptive) projects, with the opportunity to contribute to larger initiatives in partnership with senior team members. The ideal candidate brings strong design fundamentals, confidence working within established brand systems, and the ability to provide thoughtful peer-level feedback. This role will work closely with the Senior Graphic Designer (Condiments & Sauces) and collaborate with other designers across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities :

Execute packaging design projects across foundational and evolutionary project tiers—from concept adaptation through production release

Ensure brand consistency and attention to detail across a range of SKUs, formats, and applications

Provide peer-level design feedback to other team members to support quality and throughput

Support rollout of brand systems across product portfolios, applying creative judgment while honoring

Collaborate with senior design leadership on check-ins and reviews for work that bridges into more strategic territory

Partner with Marketing, Regulatory, and other functions to deliver high-quality, print-ready artwork

Provide peer review support to ensure high-quality deliverables across the team

Escalates questions or deviations from system guidelines when needed

Supports a collaborative, flexible, and solution-oriented team environment

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or related field of study

5–7 years of professional design experience, ideally within Client or food & beverage categories

Interpersonal Skills - leadership, interactions, communication, influence

Strong packaging design and production knowledge

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

Ability to interpret and apply established design systems with precision

Strong organizational and communication skills, with a proactive working style

Comfortable collaborating across functions and giving / receiving feedback in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency in Adobe CC Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred Skills : BA in Graphic design

Experience - functional / industry / commercial knowledge, business acumen

Consumer Packaged Goods (Client) Background in Food or Experience with in-house brand teams or agencies working with Client clients

Experience in design projects that involve consumer research testing

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, Box)

Interpersonal Skills - leadership, interactions, communication, influence

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Additionally, if you know of any professionals in your network who may be a good fit, referrals are welcome.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response.

Have a nice day!

Thanks & Best Regards,

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Intended contact : 732-481-0091

Diversity Nexus

4365 Route 1 South Princeton NJ, 08540

www.diversitynexus.net

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