Graphic Designer (Packaging)

As our Graphic Designer – Packaging Design, you will own the design and production of product packaging across our growing portfolio. You'll collaborate closely with Product Development, Marketing, Brand, and Operations teams to create visually compelling packaging that balances creativity, functionality, compliance, and manufacturability.

This role is ideal for someone with experience designing consumer packaged goods (CPG) who understands both exceptional visual design and the technical requirements of print production.

Key Responsibilities

• Design premium packaging for new product launches and existing product refreshes.
• Develop packaging concepts that align with the company's brand identity while appealing to target customers.
• Create production-ready artwork for:
• Boxes
• Labels
• Pouches
• Cartons
• Inserts
• Sleeves
• Other packaging formats
• Prepare print-ready files that meet manufacturer and printer specifications, including dielines, bleeds, CMYK/Pantone color profiles, and finishing requirements.
• Collaborate with Product Development and Operations to ensure packaging is functional, compliant, and production-ready.
• Work closely with Marketing to maintain consistency across packaging, digital assets, retail listings, and advertising.
• Design compliant product labels while ensuring regulatory information is accurately represented.
• Review printer proofs and color samples to maintain production quality and consistency.
• Maintain organized design files, templates, and packaging documentation.
• Stay current with packaging trends, sustainable materials, and innovations within the wellness and CPG industries.
• Support the design of complementary marketing materials, product inserts, retail displays, and trade show assets as needed.

• 3+ years of professional graphic design experience with a strong focus on packaging design.
• Experience designing packaging for consumer packaged goods (CPG), beauty, wellness, personal care, food, or similar industries.
• Strong portfolio showcasing packaging projects from concept through production.
• Expert proficiency in:
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe InDesign
• Strong understanding of:
• Print production
• Dielines
• CMYK & Pantone color systems
• Packaging specifications
• Prepress preparation
• Experience working directly with manufacturers and print vendors.
• Excellent typography, layout, and branding skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple packaging projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Experience with Amazon and retail packaging requirements.
• Knowledge of FDA labeling guidelines or consumer product packaging regulations.
• Experience creating packaging for subscription products or product bundles.
• Familiarity with sustainable packaging materials and eco-friendly packaging practices.
• Basic illustration or hand-lettering skills.
• Experience with Figma.
• Familiarity with AI-powered design tools such as Adobe Firefly, ChatGPT, or Midjourney to accelerate creative workflows.

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe InDesign
• Print production & prepress workflows
• Dieline creation tools
• CMYK/Pantone color management systems
• Figma (nice to have)
• AI tools such as Adobe Firefly, ChatGPT, or Midjourney (nice to have)