Packaging Designer

Summary

Join a national restaurant chain as a detail-oriented Designer to create innovative and functional packaging solutions. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, translating design concepts into tangible products. You will manage multiple projects, ensuring designs meet brand identity, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate possesses 3-5 years of packaging design experience, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and packaging software. This is a remote contract position through 12/31/25, with potential extension.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in design (packaging design preferred), preferably within an agency or in-house creative team
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of packaging projects, from concept to execution
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and packaging-specific design software
• Experience with structural design, die-line creation, and knowledge of print production processes
• Strong attention to detail with a passion for craftsmanship and brand storytelling
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Execute design direction to develop creative packaging solutions for a variety of solutions, ensuring alignment with the brand's identity and values
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Product Development, and Supply Chain, to bring packaging concepts to life
• Create die-lines, mockups, and prototypes, translating ideas into tangible designs
• Ensure packaging designs are functional, cost-effective, and meet regulatory requirements
• Adapt national brand campaigns to packaging formats for local and regional market needs
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing creativity with timelines and production requirements
• Stay current with industry trends, materials, and innovations to continuously enhance packaging solutions