Freelance Packaging Prototype Assembly
Kaleidoscope - Chicago, IL
posted 2 days ago
About the position
Kaleidoscope is a creative collective of thinkers, designers and makers that together connect people and brands. At Kaleidoscope, we believe the most effective brand solutions require both abstract thinking & tangible results. Our creative collective comes from all walks of life and flexes all types of skills to provide fresh perspectives rooted in Strategy, Design and Prototyping. We are looking for individuals that have good hand skills and an aptitude for making things (crafting, origami, sculpting, model making). We are happy to train candidates that present a strong work ethic and a good attitude. The job is freelance work in a clean, safe, and comfortable environment building packaging prototypes, including heat sealing bags, building boxes, labeling bottles, and shrink labeling. You'll be working with other artists that help us on an as-needed basis. This is an entry level opportunity with our company, and a great start if you are looking for an expanded role within our range of disciplines such as model making, package design, structural design, industrial design, brand strategy, printing, and graphic design.
Responsibilities
- Building packaging prototypes
- Heat sealing bags
- Building boxes
- Labeling bottles
- Shrink labeling
Requirements
- Good hand skills
- Aptitude for making things (crafting, origami, sculpting, model making)
- Strong work ethic
- Good attitude
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in model making
- Experience in package design
- Experience in structural design
- Experience in industrial design
- Experience in brand strategy
- Experience in printing
- Experience in graphic design
Benefits
- Pay starts at $16 per hour
- Typical hours are 9am to 5pm
- Unlimited Starbucks coffee
- Occasional free lunch
- Bagels most Fridays
- Donuts some Fridays
- Flexible work arrangements including work-from-home options and flexible hours for certain roles
- Generous PTO/Floating Holidays, Paid Holidays, and Paid Parental Leave
- Health, well-being, and retirement benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 100% employer-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance for additional coverage for yourself, partner, and children
- Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance (STD and LTD)
- 401(k) plan with a generous employer match
- Employee Assistance Program - free and confidential support for you and your family
