Packaging Designer

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Product Packaging Designer (D2C) with deep expertise in packaging design, materials selection, sustainable solutions, and printing pattern development. This role will lead the creation of innovative and functional packaging that enhances product value, supports brand identity, and aligns with environmental and production goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design functional and visually appealing packaging for a wide range of products, with attention to structural integrity, branding, user experience, and shelf impact.
• Develop packaging concepts using sustainable, cost-effective materials (e.g., recycled paper, biodegradable plastics, compostable films) while meeting durability and logistics requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, marketing, supply chain) to align packaging design with brand, budget, and production needs.
• Create and refine printing patterns and artwork layouts, ensuring high fidelity from concept to print production across flexography, offset, gravure, and digital printing processes.
• Develop custom dielines, material specifications, and production files, ensuring compatibility with manufacturing standards.
• Evaluate environmental impact and work closely with sustainability teams to improve packaging recyclability and reduce carbon footprint.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of packaging trends, printing technologies, global compliance standards, and material innovations.
• Liaise with vendors and production teams to oversee samples, mock-ups, and print runs for quality assurance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product packaging design, including experience with material selection, printing pattern design, and sustainable packaging practices.
• Proficient in CorelDRAW, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), and packaging-specific software (e.g., ArtiosCAD, Esko).
• Strong understanding of printing processes (offset, flexo, digital, screen, gravure) and how to prepare accurate press-ready files.
• Knowledge of different packaging materials (paperboard, plastics, corrugate, foil, glass, compostables) and their applications.
• Experience with sustainable packaging design—including sourcing, regulatory compliance, lifecycle impact, and recycling systems.
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your current CTC? (In Lakhs)
• What is the reason for Job change?

Experience:

• Packaging design: 3 years (Required)

Location:

• Hebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka (Required)

Work Location: In person