Job Description
Packaging Designer (Hybrid – San Fernando Valley)
A leading consumer products company is seeking a Packaging Designer to help develop innovative, on-brand packaging across new and existing product lines. This role is ideal for a designer with a strong background in consumer goods – toy or product packaging experience is highly preferred – who enjoys combining creative thinking with hands-on production and execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Concept, design, and refine packaging for consumer products, with an emphasis on competitive, shelf-ready solutions.
- Develop and maintain cohesive line looks, structural solutions, and branding across multiple SKUs and programs.
- Provide clear, detailed feedback on packaging, publishing, and marketing materials to internal teams and external partners/licensors.
- Guide and oversee the production of final artwork, ensuring files are accurate, press-ready, and aligned with brand standards.
- Coordinate approvals and sign-offs on layouts and final art with stakeholders to meet launch timelines.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (marketing, product development, operations, vendors) to ensure packaging supports product and business goals.
- Manage projects from concept through production, hitting agreed-upon deadlines and working within budget parameters.
- Maintain an organized digital workstation, including archiving projects, managing assets, and staying current on relevant Mac/creative software.
- Contribute to the design and visual presentation of showrooms and displays as needed.
- Act as a positive, collaborative team member and, when appropriate, mentor more junior designers.
Qualifications
- BA in Graphic Design or a closely related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 2–5+ years of professional design experience, ideally within consumer goods; toy and product packaging experience strongly preferred.
- Strong portfolio showcasing packaging design, branding, and structural/production-savvy solutions.
- Excellent visual communication skills, including layout, typography, color, and photo art direction.
- Solid understanding of print production processes, materials, and packaging manufacturing considerations.
- Proven project management skills: able to prioritize, juggle multiple projects, and deliver on tight timelines.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills and confidence presenting work and rationale.
- Comfort working in a collaborative, team-based environment as well as independently.
- Adaptable and resourceful, able to pivot with changing priorities, feedback, and deadlines.
- Self-motivated, with strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
Additional Details
- Employment Type: Freelance/contract. Fulltime 40hrs/ week.
- Location: Hybrid role based in the San Fernando Valley; onsite presence required several days per week.
If you have a passion for consumer product packaging and enjoy bringing brands to life on shelf—especially in the toy or broader consumer goods space—we’d like to hear from you.
