Packaging Graphic Designer
Position: Packaging Graphic Designer
Location: New York, NY
Reports to: Product / Creative Leadership
Overview: A New York-based wholesale and design company is seeking talented Packaging Graphic Designers to create innovative, trend-driven packaging across multiple consumer product categories. This role is responsible for developing compelling visual designs that align with brand strategy while ensuring all artwork is production-ready. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for design, packaging expertise, and the ability to translate trends into impactful retail-ready packaging across categories.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Packaging Design & Development
  • Design creative and compelling packaging across multiple product categories including tech, beauty, kitchen, outdoor, LED, and general merchandise
  • Develop innovative packaging concepts that align with market trends and retail expectations
  • Execute packaging from initial concept through final production-ready files
  • Ensure all designs meet both brand and retailer requirements
  • Brand Development & Management
  • Create and develop new private label brands from concept to execution
  • Maintain and evolve existing brand identities across product lines
  • Ensure consistency in branding, messaging, and visual presentation across all packaging
  • Trend Analysis & Creative Direction
  • Stay current on design, fashion, and packaging trends across relevant industries
  • Translate trend insights into commercially viable packaging concepts
  • Collaborate with internal teams to align design direction with product and market strategy
  • Production & Technical Execution
  • Prepare final artwork files for production, ensuring accuracy and completeness
  • Develop and manage packaging tech packs, dielines, and print specifications
  • Ensure all files meet factory and printing requirements
  • Maintain organized file structures and version control for all design assets
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with product development, sourcing, and production teams to execute packaging requirements
  • Incorporate feedback from internal teams and retail partners into design revisions
  • Support product launches with packaging that enhances shelf presence and customer appeal
  • Qualifications3–5+ years of experience in packaging design within consumer goods or retail
  • Strong portfolio showcasing packaging across multiple product categories
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
  • Strong understanding of print production, dielines, and packaging materials
  • Excellent sense of design, branding, and current trends
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and file management
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Also on the board Same function, level within a rung

Level

Senior

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Occupation

Graphic Designers

Industry

Packaging and Labeling Services

Posted

3 days ago

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