Packaging Designer

About This Role

Designing and executing premium packaging systems across multiple product categories is the core of this role. This position transforms creative concepts and brand direction into production-ready packaging designs, artwork, and manufacturing files. The ideal candidate balances creative execution with technical accuracy and understands packaging structure, materials, finishes, and production processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute packaging graphics across primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging formats including cartons, labels, bottles, boxes, bags, gift packaging, displays, and promotional materials
• Develop packaging layouts that maintain consistency across product lines, collections, and brand touchpoints
• Create production-ready artwork, mechanicals, and print files for manufacturing
• Prepare and manage packaging files including dielines, artwork revisions, copy updates, regulatory changes, and production modifications
• Review vendor proofs, color samples, print tests, and production samples to ensure accuracy and quality standards
• Collaborate with Creative, Product Development, Marketing, Retail, Production, and external vendors throughout the packaging development process
• Research and specify materials, finishes, printing techniques, coatings, embossing, foil stamping, and specialty production methods
• Translate creative direction into accurate, functional, and visually compelling packaging solutions
• Maintain organized artwork files, version control, production documentation, and packaging specifications
• Support packaging adaptations across multiple SKUs, sizes, colors, product extensions, and seasonal launches
• Assist with press checks, production approvals, and troubleshooting packaging issues with vendors and manufacturers
• Ensure all packaging aligns with established brand standards and maintains consistency across all consumer touchpoints
• Manage multiple packaging projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and production requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor 's degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, Visual Communication, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of experience in packaging design, graphic design, or production design
• Strong portfolio demonstrating packaging design, typography, brand execution, and production artwork
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
• Strong understanding of: Packaging dielines, Print production, Prepress requirements, Color management, Packaging manufacturing processes, Production workflows
• Experience preparing mechanical files and artwork for print production
• Strong typography, layout, hierarchy, and visual communication skills