Packaging Designer

As a Packaging Designer, you will lead the design of product packaging and labels that captivate consumers, protect the product, and comply with safety and environmental regulations. You’ll combine creative concepting with structural understanding to ensure packages are effective from shelf to shipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and develop innovative packaging design concepts—sketching ideas, creating mock-ups and prototypes, and refining via 3D tools Reddit+15Interview Questions+15American Advertising Federation+15
• Produce artwork for packaging, labels, and collateral, incorporating typography, branding, graphics, and marketing copy Interview QuestionsAmerican Advertising Federation
• Select and specify packaging materials (e.g. paperboard, plastics, sustainable substrates), considering durability, cost, manufacturability, and environmental impact EdmatesAmerican Advertising Federation
• Collaborate closely with marketing, product teams, suppliers, print vendors, engineers, and copywriters to align on brand and technical requirements skillshare.com+10Interview Questions+10prosperity.ie+10
• Ensure packaging designs comply with relevant industry regulations and labeling standards (e.g. safety warnings, ingredient panels, recycling icons) prosperity.ie
• Oversee the transition from design to production—provide dielines, technical specs, oversee print/production, and troubleshoot manufacturing issues Reddit
• Develop prototypes and conduct testing for functionality under packaging, shipping, and storage conditions Interview QuestionsEdmates
• Research competitive packaging trends and consumer behavior to inform design decisions and innovation Reddit+15Edmates+15American Advertising Federation+15
• Support sustainable packaging initiatives, minimizing waste and favoring recyclable/reusable materials WikipediaEdmates

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Packaging Design, or related field Edmates+2American Advertising Federation+2American Advertising Federation+2
• 2–5+ years of professional experience in packaging or structural design, preferably within a fast‑paced or consumer‑goods environment Robert HalfAmerican Advertising Federation
• Strong portfolio demonstrating structural and graphic packaging design, dielines, mock‑ups, prototypes, and brand‑aligned work Reddit+6prosperity.ie+6Edmates+6
• Proficiency in industry-standard tools: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign; CAD or packaging-specific tools like ArtiosCAD or SolidWorks or similar Reddit+10skillshare.com+10American Advertising Federation+10
• Attention to detail—skilled in creating precise dielines, alignment, finisher effects, barcode placement, bleed, and print‑ready files Reddit+2Reddit+2Reddit+2
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, printing constraints, material behavior, and structural integrity of packaging prosperity.ie
• Excellent verbal and visual communication skills, able to articulate design decisions to stakeholders and vendors Interview QuestionsCelarity
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a flexible environment American Advertising Federation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with sustainable packaging and knowledge of recycled/biodegradable materials CareerExplorer+7Wikipedia+7Reddit+7
• Prior involvement in creating POS displays or other retail collateral associated with packaging Reddit+1Reddit+1
• Familiarity with UX/UI or experience design, especially when packaging intersects with e‑commerce and unboxing experiences
• Knowledge of international labeling regulations (FDA, EU, or relevant jurisdiction) Edmates

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Work Location: In person