Packaging Graphic Designer (Adobe Illustrator) – Create Print-Ready Poly Mailer Artwork

**I'm looking for someone who can become a long-term design partner for my packaging as my business grows. If this project goes well, there will likely be additional packaging, inserts, labels, and marketing design work in the future.** Hi! I'm the founder of Fitted, a premium children's shoe company that specializes in beautifully curated shoes for kids. I'm looking for an experienced packaging designer to create print-ready artwork for a custom gusseted poly mailer that will be used to ship our new Fitted Favorites single-shoe orders. The overall creative direction has already been established. I'm looking for someone with strong Adobe Illustrator and print production experience who can refine the design, recreate artwork as needed, and prepare everything for professional printing. The Goal I want this mailer to immediately feel like part of the Fitted family. It should be playful, premium, and instantly recognizable—something customers are excited to find in their mailbox and remember after receiving it. The design should closely coordinate with our existing packaging while adapting it for a gusseted poly mailer. Deliverables: - Adobe Illustrator (.AI) - Print-ready PDF - Vector artwork whenever possible - CMYK color profile - Proper bleed and safe zones - Fonts outlined - Organized layers DESIGN DIRECTION Front Panel: White background Colorful doodle pattern framing the outer edges (leaving generous white space in the center) Large round Fitted logo centered "Shoes Picked Just For" ribbon matching our existing box design A centered line beneath the ribbon where I can handwrite each child's name Back Panel: White background Full doodle pattern No large logo (a shipping label will be applied here) Flap: White background Centered horizontal Fitted logo Light doodle accents that tie into the overall design FITTED COLORS: Brand Color Palette (HEX) Pink — #F189A5 Bright Blue — #06B4DC Teal — #19B4B0 Green — #90C024 Yellow — #FBC123 Orange — #F49300 Navy — #17365A Please use these brand colors throughout the artwork to match our existing Fitted packaging as closely as possible. FILES I PROVIDED: - Existing Fitted box artwork (to match the established brand style) - Printer dieline/template for the poly mailer - Round Fitted logo - Horizontal Fitted logo - AI concept mockup showing a sketch (not exact and open to your creative input) of the desired layout and composition - Brand colors and artwork assets as needed IDEAL EXPERIENCE I'm looking for someone with experience designing: Packaging Poly mailers Retail boxes Subscription packaging Print-ready production files Notes This poly mailer should feel like a natural extension of the current Fitted box, not a completely new design. Please preserve the playful personality of the brand while creating a polished, high-end presentation. I'm open to small design refinements that improve balance and overall appearance while staying true to the concept. Please include examples of packaging you've designed—especially poly mailers, retail packaging, or product boxes. I value thoughtful design, attention to detail, and clear communication throughout the project. Thank you! :) P.S. Please begin your proposal with the words "Little Feet" so I know you've read the project description.