Senior Packaging Designer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Oversee the creative development and implementation of primary and secondary packaging for various brands and product lines.

• Develop innovative packaging solutions that enhance brand identity, foster consumer engagement, and optimize shelf presence.

• Convert creative briefs into strategic packaging concepts while considering consumer insights, brand guidelines, production needs, and business objectives.

• Generate packaging concepts, mockups, renderings, and presentation materials for internal evaluations and stakeholder approvals.

• Produce production-ready artwork, including typography, image retouching, color management, and print-ready files.

• Collaborate closely with Brand Marketing, Innovation, Commercialization, Regulatory, and external print vendors during the packaging development process.

• Evaluate printer proofs and pre-production samples to ensure accuracy in artwork and production quality.

• Maintain packaging design systems and uphold brand standards across various product portfolios.

• Adapt and extend packaging systems for new product launches, line extensions, seasonal programs, and limited-time offerings.

• Assist with POS materials, retail displays, and supporting marketing assets as needed to ensure cohesive brand execution.

• Stay updated on packaging trends, consumer insights, sustainability initiatives, materials, printing technologies, and competitive activity in the CPG and beverage sectors.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, Visual Communications, or a related field is preferred.

• At least 5 years of professional packaging design experience within a CPG organization or a creative agency serving CPG brands.

• Experience in designing packaging for beer, beverages, alcohol, food, or other consumer packaged goods is highly preferred.

• A strong portfolio demonstrating packaging design work from concept to final production, including brand systems, packaging architecture, and shelf-ready execution.

• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

• Proven experience in creating and editing packaging and preparing production-ready files.

• Familiarity with print production, color management, packaging materials, and vendor proofing processes.

• Experience working with cross-functional partners throughout product commercialization and packaging development.

• A self-starter with a proactive attitude who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

• Excellent organizational skills with the capability to manage multiple packaging projects concurrently.

• A passion for consumer brands, packaging innovation, and crafting impactful retail experiences.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness, and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts.

• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection.

• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies.

• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution.

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment among a team of owners.

• Free Beer!