Product Designer

Summary

Join Paired, a leading couples app, as a remote freelance Product Designer to create engaging physical products. Collaborate with the Ecommerce team on a range of products designed to foster deeper connections between couples. You will transform early-stage concepts into polished, manufacturable products and packaging. This ongoing project offers flexibility with 20+ hours per week commitment. Compensation is competitive, ranging from $30–$50 per hour (USA), £25–£40 per hour (UK), or €25–€45 per hour (EU). The role involves designing layouts, creating 3D mockups, and collaborating on material selection. Successful candidates will demonstrate experience in physical product design, particularly stationery, games, journals, or gifts.

Requirements

• Has experience designing consumer physical products, especially stationery, card games, journals, and/or gifts
• Understand how great design and great strategy go hand in hand
• Can move comfortably from early-stage creative ideation to production-ready execution
• Has a solid understanding of printing, packaging, and manufacturing process
• Has a great eye for detail and visual storytelling, with experience in layout, typography, and packaging systems
• Brings strong taste and strategic thinking to the table, but isn’t precious about iterating based on feedback
• Can collaborate closely with both creative and operational teams members (think copywriters, brand designers, marketing managers)
• Has proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign (experience with 3D tools is a bonus)

Responsibilities

• Helping concept and shape new physical product ideas
• Developing form factors, dielines, and packaging systems with a strong eye for the unboxing and gifting experience
• Designing layouts for cards, inserts, and companion materials that are both beautiful and functional
• Creating 3D mockups and production-ready files that are manufacturer-friendly
• Collaborating with the team to explore materials, finishes, and tactile details to elevate the product
• Support user testing by creating prototypes and incorporating early feedback
• Contribute to product vision and roadmap discussion to ensure design aligns with brand and solves real customer problems

Preferred Qualifications

Bonus: experience in building systems for scalable product lines or giftable retail packaging

Benefits

• $30–$50 per hour (USA)
• ��25–£40 per hour (UK)
• ���25–€45 per hour (EU)
• Remote freelance role
• Working hours : 20+ hours per week