Packaging Designer

Remote

May 16, 2025

Full Time

Application ends: August 16, 2025

Job Description

About the Role

We’re looking for a Packaging Designer who obsesses over dielines, structural problem-solving, and making unboxing a brand experience—not just a task. This is not a role for someone who wants to slap a logo on a box. You will collaborate with product development, sustainability, and supply chain teams to develop innovative packaging solutions that are as thoughtful as they are functional.

Key Responsibilities

Design primary and secondary packaging across multiple product lines, from concept to production-ready files, with a strong focus on materials, form factor, and consumer interaction.
Own the structural design process—work closely with manufacturers and packaging engineers to develop dielines, folds, and closures that reduce waste and optimize shelf presence.
Develop mockups and prototypes for stakeholder presentations, internal reviews, and consumer testing.
Collaborate with the sustainability team to identify eco-conscious alternatives to existing packaging formats, and actively design toward reduced carbon footprint targets.
Build visual systems across packaging lines that are extensible but not templated—each design should carry brand cohesion while still feeling tailored to the product it holds.
Art-direct packaging photography and instructional inserts as needed to support post-purchase clarity and customer delight.
Partner with QA and logistics to validate how packaging holds up in transit, storage, and end-use scenarios.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience specifically in packaging design (CPG, beauty, tech, or specialty food preferred).
Expert in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop; familiarity with Esko, ArtiosCAD, or similar packaging prototyping tools a plus.
Demonstrated experience creating dielines and working with printers/manufacturers in a production environment (you’ve had press checks, and you’ve asked about flute direction).
Portfolio that includes complex packaging executions—not just surface graphics. We want to see how you solved spatial, tactile, and sustainability challenges.
Deep understanding of materials (rigid boxes, flexible pouches, foils, molded pulp, compostables) and how they behave across different formats and climates.
Ability to balance cost, functionality, and aesthetic appeal without compromising on brand values or user experience.
Strong project management skills; able to handle multiple timelines and pivot between quick-turn and longer R&D packaging projects.

Nice to Have

Experience with sustainable material sourcing or LCA (life cycle assessment) data.
Familiarity with accessibility considerations in packaging (e.g., senior-friendly closures, tactile markers).
Hands-on experience creating packaging for e-commerce and retail environments with different durability and space requirements.

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