phantom brandsBrooklyn, NY
Packaging Graphic Designer
Packaging Graphic Designer
Packaging Graphic Designer
phantom brandsBrooklyn, NY
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Packaging Graphic Designer About Phantom Brands Phantom Brands is a forward-thinking consumer products company focused on delivering innovative, high-quality products with standout visual identities. We pride ourselves on blending creativity with strategic execution to create packaging that performs at retail and resonates with customers.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Packaging Graphic Designer with a strong background in retail-focused design. This role requires a deep understanding of packaging systems, dielines, and production processes, along with the ability to translate brand strategy into compelling, shelf-ready designs. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of creating packaging that not only looks great but also meets retailer requirements and manufacturing constraints. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented designer who has hands-on experience across branding, packaging, social media content and web design, and is excited to work with both traditional design tools and AI-powered workflows.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and execute packaging concepts from ideation through final production
- Develop innovative, on-brand packaging that stands out in competitive retail environments
- Work directly with dielines, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and print readiness
- Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product development, and operations teams
- Prepare and deliver production-ready files, ensuring compliance with vendor and printer specifications
- Adapt designs based on retailer requirements, compliance standards, and feedback
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
- Maintain consistency across product lines and brand touchpoints
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience specifically in packaging graphic design (consumer products preferred)
- Strong portfolio demonstrating packaging work across physical products and retail environments
- Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Deep understanding of dielines, print production, materials, and packaging formats
- Familiarity with retailer requirements (e.g., big-box, e-commerce packaging standards)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to balance creative vision with technical constraints
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with international vendors and printers
- Knowledge of packaging compliance, labeling regulations, and sustainability considerations
- Experience in fast-paced, high-growth consumer brands
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
- Proficiency in Shopify
- Packaging design experience (professional or portfolio-based)
- Website design experience (UI/visual design experience required)
- Experience creating social-first content for platforms like Instagram and TikTokExperience using AI tools in a design or creative workflow
- Strong eye for design, layout, color, and typography
- Excellent attention to detail and visual precision
- Ability to take direction, apply feedback, and iterate efficiently
Nice to Have:
- Experience with additional Adobe tools (InDesign, After Effects, etc.)Familiarity with marketing or e-commerce brands
- Understanding of responsive web design or UX fundamentals
- What Else You’ll DoDesign and support graphics for physical products
- Create and update website designs and digital assets
- Develop visual content for digital and print marketing materials
- Collaborate closely with senior designers, sales teams, and the marketing team in-house
- Utilize AI tools to assist with ideation, design exploration, and production
- Maintain brand consistency across all projects
- Manage multiple design tasks while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of detail
Why Join:
- Phantom Brands
- Opportunity to shape packaging for innovative, high-impact products
- Room for growth and creative ownership
- Collaborative in-house creative environment
- Opportunity to grow under experienced designers
- Hands-on involvement in real product launches and brand development
- Exposure to modern design tools and AI-enhanced workflows
- This is an in-house position only in our Midtown Manhattan office
- To apply:
Please submit your resume and portfolio demonstrating packaging and website design work here.
And/OR send us your resume and portfolio to --- email:
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Level
Senior
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Occupation
Graphic Designers
Industry
Graphic Design Services
Posted
4 days ago