Packaging Designer
hace 1 día
Edison
Packaging Designer Position Overview We are seeking an experienced and highly creative Packaging Designer to join our product development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing retail packaging across multiple hard goods categories, including bath products, housewares, kitchen products, pet products, outdoor products, home goods, and other consumer products. This role requires strong technical packaging knowledge, including the creation of boxes, dielines, belly bands, header cards, hangtags, inserts, labels, and realistic lifestyle packaging images/mockups. The candidate must understand both structural and graphic packaging design and be capable of preparing production-ready artwork for mass retail environments. Responsibilities • Design innovative, attractive, and retail-ready packaging solutions for consumer products., • Create and modify packaging dielines for boxes, cartons, sleeves, belly bands, inserts, header cards, hangtags, labels, and display packaging., • Develop packaging concepts that align with brand guidelines, retailer requirements, and product positioning., • Produce realistic packaging mockups and lifestyle images for presentations, sales materials, e-commerce listings, and marketing initiatives., • Prepare print-ready artwork and ensure packaging files meet manufacturing and production specifications., • Collaborate closely with Product Development, Marketing, Sourcing, Sales, and Manufacturing teams., • Manage packaging projects from concept through final production., • Review proofs, color standards, and production samples to ensure quality, consistency, and accuracy., • Coordinate with domestic and overseas factories to ensure packaging requirements are properly executed., • Maintain organized packaging libraries, templates, artwork files, and production documentation., • Stay current with packaging trends, materials, sustainability initiatives, and retail merchandising standards. Qualifications Required Experience • 3+ years of packaging design experience in consumer products., • Proven experience designing packaging for hard goods categories such as:, • Bath Products, • Housewares, • Kitchen Products, • Pet Products, • Outdoor Products, • Home Goods, • General Merchandise Technical Skills • Expert knowledge of packaging structures and retail packaging formats., • Strong experience creating:, • Boxes, • Dielines, • Belly Bands, • Header Cards, • Hangtags, • Product Inserts, • Labels, • Shelf-Ready Packaging, • Retail Displays (preferred), • Advanced proficiency in:, • Adobe Illustrator, • Adobe Photoshop, • Adobe InDesign, • Experience preparing production-ready files for offset, flexographic, and digital printing., • Understanding of packaging materials, print processes, manufacturing limitations, and retail compliance requirements. Preferred Qualifications • Experience working with major retailers such as Walmart, Target, Costco, Home Depot, Lowe’s, TJX, Ross, Burlington, or similar., • Experience coordinating with overseas manufacturers and packaging vendors., • Knowledge of UPC placement, compliance standards, and retailer packaging requirements., • Experience creating AI-generated lifestyle imagery and product presentations is a plus. What We’re Looking For • Strong portfolio showcasing packaging design for physical consumer products., • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills., • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously., • Strong verbal and written communication skills., • Creative problem-solver with a passion for product branding and packaging innovation. Teamwork & Collaboration • Must be a strong team player who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment., • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including Product Development, Marketing, Sourcing, Sales, and Overseas Manufacturing Partners., • Open to feedback and able to incorporate input from multiple stakeholders while maintaining design integrity., • Willingness to support team goals, share ideas, and contribute to a positive and productive work culture., • Strong communication skills with the ability to present concepts, explain design decisions, and collaborate on problem-solving initiatives. We are looking for someone who not only possesses exceptional packaging design skills but also values teamwork, communication, and collaboration. The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, and willing to roll up their sleeves to help the team succeed. This individual should thrive in a team-oriented environment, take ownership of their work, support colleagues when needed, and contribute positively to the overall success of the organization. To Apply Please submit: • Resume, • Portfolio showcasing packaging design work, • Examples of boxes, dielines, belly bands, header cards, hangtags, and retail packaging projects, • Salary requirements, • Availability to start Only applicants with a strong packaging design portfolio demonstrating experience in consumer hard goods packaging will be considered.