Freelance - Mockup and Shipping Coordinator

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $25.00 To $35.00 Hourly

Job Title: Freelance Mockup and Shipping Coordinator

Department: Art Department

Reporting To: Senior Director Art Department

Employment Type: Freelance

Company Overview:

Just Play is a passionate and trend driven leader in the children’s consumer goods industry. Our products are an impressive mix of promotional and everyday items for the whole family. We work with the world’s leading children’s entertainment brands to manufacture and distribute exceptional products to every major mass retailer throughout North America and around the world.

Job Summary :

Just Play is seeking a Freelance Mockup and Shipping Coordinator to provide project-based support to our Art Department. This hands-on role will assist with the creation, assembly, organization, and shipment of toy and packaging mockups, prototypes, and samples. The freelancer will play an important role in ensuring samples are accurate, presentation-ready, and delivered on schedule to support showroom, sales, product development, and production activities .

• Create and assemble physical mockups and prototypes of toy samples, packaging, and display materials from approved concepts, artwork, and instructions.
• Mount graphics and artwork on appropriate materials and substrates; cut, assemble, and finish packaging prototypes and sample displays using standard art-production tools and methods.
• Prepare samples for internal reviews, showrooms, sales presentations, client meetings, and production-related needs, with attention to quality, accuracy, and presentation.
• Organize and maintain toy samples, packaging materials, tools, work areas, and supplies so that materials are accessible, inventoried, and handled appropriately.
• Pack, label, and ship samples and materials to internal teams, sales representatives, clients, and other approved recipients.
• Maintain accurate shipment records, including recipient details, carrier information, tracking numbers, and shipment status; follow established shipping and packaging procedures.
• Coordinate occasional local shipment drop-offs when assigned and in accordance with company procedures.
• Communicate status, timing, supply needs, and potential issues promptly to the Senior Director and relevant project partners.
• Follow applicable safety practices and company procedures while using tools, handling materials, and preparing shipments.
• Perform other job-related duties consistent with the role as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training in art, design, packaging, product development, or a related field is a plus.
• At least one year of relevant hands-on experience in mockup creation, sample making, art production, packaging, product development, shipping coordination, or a comparable environment; equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
• Ability to interpret basic artwork, specifications, and written or verbal project instructions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the ability to maintain accurate electronic records.
• Strong organization, time-management, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills sufficient to coordinate effectively with internal and external contacts.
• Sound judgment, reliability, and a collaborative approach to hands-on project work.
• Advanced collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs:
  Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to lift 30lbs for hardware.
• Fluency in English (both written…