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Package Design Jobs in Rhode Island (NOW HIRING)

Technical Data Package creation, change notice processing including communication of required functional and performance requirements. * Experience using CREO CAD design and documentation tools or ...

Technical Data Package creation, change notice processing including communication of required functional and performance requirements. * Experience using CREO CAD design and documentation tools or ...

Senior Graphic Designer

Smithfield, RI ยท On-site

$62K - $85K/yr

The ability to conceptualize, design and iterate, develop, and edit package designs, catalog layouts, and various digital assets for presentations, social media, and our websites (company and Shopify ...

Design Manager

Warwick, RI ยท On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Quality control of wall panel shop drawings, panel layouts, elevations, and manufacturing packages ... Training of design team on all standards and processes * Evaluate design team for quality and ...

Design Manager

Warwick, RI ยท On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Quality control of wall panel shop drawings, panel layouts, elevations, and manufacturing packages ... Training of design team on all standards and processes * Evaluate design team for quality and ...

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CAD Designer

North Kingstown, RI ยท On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

Take Your CAD Career to the Next Level Are you a motivated CAD professional with a few years of ... Position Summary This role is responsible for developing drawing packages, system schematics ...

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CAD Designer

North Kingstown, RI ยท On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

Take Your CAD Career to the Next Level Are you a motivated CAD professional with a few years of ... Position Summary This role is responsible for developing drawing packages, system schematics ...

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How much do package design jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for package design in Rhode Island is $17.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.53 and $18.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Package Design vs Graphic Designer?

AspectPackage DesignGraphic Designer
CredentialsDesign degree or related certificationDesign degree or related certification
Work EnvironmentPackaging companies, branding agencies, manufacturingAdvertising agencies, media companies, freelance
Industry UsageProduct packaging, branding, retailMarketing materials, digital media, branding

Package Design focuses on creating packaging solutions for products, emphasizing structural and visual aspects of packaging. Graphic Designers work on visual content across various media, including branding, advertising, and digital design. While both roles require design skills and similar credentials, Package Designers specialize in packaging materials and structures, whereas Graphic Designers have a broader scope in visual communication across multiple platforms.

What are the most commonly searched types of Package Design jobs in Rhode Island? The most popular types of Package Design jobs in Rhode Island are:
Infographic showing various Package Design job openings in Rhode Island as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,601 per year, or $17.6 per hour.

Adjunct, Graphic Design Instructor

Rhode Island College

Providence, RI โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago


Job description

Posting Details
Classification Information
FLSA
Exempt
Rate Per Credit Hour
$1602/credit hour
Position Information
Position Title
Adjunct, Graphic Design Instructor
Department Name
Art Department
Academic or Calendar Year
Academic
School Name
Other
Position Overview
This position involves teaching undergraduate BA and BFA students the core concepts and practical skills of professional Graphic Design, guiding them from introductory foundations through advanced applications. The instructor will develop and deliver coursework that builds students' creative, conceptual, and technical abilities across key areas of the field, including typography, publication design, branding design, and package design.
Essential Duties
  • The individual will teach BA and BFA students professional Graphic Design concepts and skills from the beginning to advanced levels, such as typography, publication design, branding design, and package design.

Occasional Duties
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Required Qualifications
  • MFA in Graphic Design or comparable and significant professional experience or four-year degree and extensive professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications
  • College teaching experience.

Environmental Conditions
Graphic Design studio courses are taught in a Macintosh computer lab and are capped at 15 students. An adjacent seminar is available on select days/times. This facility includes a projector with a sound system, worktables, inkjet and color laser printers, paper cutters, a light box, book binding tools, a selection of other small tools for building projects, flat files, a ventilated spray room, a large storage closet, and cupboards. Floor-to-ceiling windows are equipped with blackout blinds. All graphic design students have access to open lab hours on select days. There is a shared adjunct office on the first floor of the Art Center.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
A00059
Benefits Eligible?
No
Number of Positions Available
1
Anticipated Start Date or Semester
Posting Date
03/10/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions/Information for Applicants
-UNION ELIGIBILITY: Adjuncts become eligible to join the RIC/AFT Adjunct Union if they complete 6 load hours (excludes applied music) within the two previous consecutive years.
-Upon hire, candidate will be required to provide an official transcript of highest degree earned.
-Candidates are required to provide digital images of personal and student work, submitted as either a .pdf file or a link. Use the Multi Media 1 button (no cds, usb drives, or hard copies.)
-Candidates are required to provide a teaching statement. Use the Teaching Philosophy 1 button.
-During the application process candidates will be prompted to provide names and contact information for three current references.
-An optional button has been provided in case candidates wish to upload additional information.
Note: Candidates having specific questions can address their inquiries to: Professor Heemong Kim, (401-456-9691 or hkim@ric.edu)