Freelance FMCG Multi-Media Specialist
UpworkWe are looking for an experienced freelance FMCG marketing specialist to support our marketing team across our B2B brand and our retail brand. We are an established 4th generation produce business that is looking to stand out from our competitors and needing some extra resource to help out when it's busy and when required. This role is ideal for someone who can jump in quickly, take briefs and turn out great marketing material ready for print/socials.
Contract type: Freelance / Contract (project-based, ongoing as needed)
Location: NZ-based preferred (remote OK)
Start: ASAP
Hours: Flexible (ad-hoc to steady weekly support depending on workload)
What you’ll do or what may be included
Design/produce in-store POS and promotional collateral (A0–A4 posters, bin headers, wobblers, shelf talkers, recipe cards, price cards, decals)
Create clean, easy-to-follow “store execution packs” for retail teams
Build adaptable templates for different retailers and materials.
Content creation
Create short-form videos and cutdowns for social/paid campaigns (6–10s, 15s, 30s) using supplied imagery/footage and/or new content
Produce static social assets, digital ads, and retailer tiles that are clear and on point with our brand guidelines
Support product storytelling: simple recipes/usage ideas, benefits-led copy
Trade marketing B2B
Build trade-facing collateral: sales sheets, spec sheets, 1-pagers, buyer/wholesaler decks, promo briefs
Support sales communications: EDMs, pitch emails, capability overviews
Package information clearly for supermarket buyers, wholesalers, and foodservice customers
Brand + production support
Keep assets consistent with brand guidelines
Prepare artwork for print and supply correct file formats/specs
What we’re looking for
- Proven FMCG marketing experience, ideally with grocery/retail exposure
- Strong understanding of shopper marketing and what works in-store
- Able to deliver polished, print-ready files with minimal back-and-forth
- Comfortable working at pace with multiple briefs and tight turnarounds
- Strong capability in design tools (Adobe Ai and/or Canva); video editing experience (Premiere Pro/CapCut or similar) is a plus
Bonus: experience with retailer digital shelf content (online grocery), trade presentations, or product launches
How we work
- We’ll provide brand guidelines, core product info, and clear briefs
- You’ll be expected to propose options quickly, then execute efficiently
- Workload will flex—some weeks light, some weeks busy (campaigns, launches, seasonal peaks)
To apply
Please reply with
A short note on relevant experience (especially FMCG + retail)
Portfolio links (POS, digital ads, social content, trade collateral)
Availability over the next 4–8 weeks
Hourly rate and/or indicative project rates
Tools you use - design and video capabilites
Job Type
- Job Type
- Contract
- Location
- United States
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