Packaging Designer

The Fix Creative; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fix Creative is seeking an experienced Senior Packaging Designer to lead packaging concepts for plush toys, nursery products, and licensed character ranges. You will translate creative thinking into technically proficient packaging that reflects brand identities and retail needs.

You will manage projects end-to-end, from concept through to final artwork, collaborating with product development, creative, marketing and commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Packaging Designer or packaging designer stepping up.
• Strong portfolio in packaging design for physical consumer products.
• Experience with licensed brands, toys, gifting or FMCG preferred.
• Excellent Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign skills.
• Strong typography, layout and visual storytelling abilities.
• Comfortable working with overseas suppliers and manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop packaging concepts for toys, nursery products and licensed ranges.
• Take packaging projects from concept through to final print-ready artwork.
• Collaborate with product development, creative, marketing and commercial teams.
• Prepare cutter guides, specifications and production-ready files.
• Liaise with external suppliers and overseas manufacturers for accurate artwork delivery.
• Manage multiple packaging projects with meticulous attention to detail and deadlines.
• Research packaging trends and finishes to refresh existing collections.

Skills

Senior Packaging Designer

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Print production

Tools

Packaging design software

Job description

• Design and develop innovative packaging concepts across plush toys, nursery products, children's gifts and licensed character ranges.
• Take packaging projects from initial creative concepts through to final, print-ready artwork.
• Create engaging packaging that reflects individual brand identities, target audiences and retail requirements.
• Work within established brand guidelines and licensor requirements, ensuring consistency across product ranges.
• Develop packaging layouts, artwork, structural concepts, swing tags, gift boxes, display packaging and other retail packaging formats.
• Collaborate closely with product development, creative, marketing and commercial teams.
• Liaise with external suppliers and manufacturers, including overseas production teams, to ensure accurate artwork delivery.
• Prepare detailed artwork, cutter guides, specifications and production-ready files.
• Manage multiple packaging projects simultaneously, maintaining exceptional attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Research packaging trends, materials, finishes and competitor activity to bring fresh ideas to new and existing collections.
• Support the development of seasonal collections, new product launches and retailer-specific ranges. With an impressive portfolio of much-loved character licences and products sold through leading UK and international retailers, this is an exciting opportunity for a talented Senior Packaging Designer to join their creative team.

We are looking for an experienced, hands‑on designer who combines strong creative thinking with excellent technical packaging skills and a genuine understanding of consumer products, retail and licensed brands. You will play a key role in bringing exciting product ranges to life, creating engaging, commercially focused packaging that captures the personality of each brand and stands out on the shelf.,

• Proven experience as a Senior Packaging Designer or an experienced Packaging Designer ready for the next step.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating creative packaging design for physical consumer products.
• Ideally, experience within toys, children's products, gifting, licensed merchandise, FMCG or consumer goods.
• Experience designing packaging for licensed brands, with an understanding of brand guidelines and approval processes, would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign skills.
• Strong technical artwork skills, including print production, cutter guides, packaging specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Confident working from initial concept through to final artwork and production.
• A good understanding of retail environments and how packaging influences purchasing decisions.
• Strong typography, layout, illustration and visual storytelling skills.
• Comfortable working with overseas suppliers and manufacturers.
• Highly organised, commercially aware and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• A collaborative, proactive designer who enjoys being hands‑on and contributing ideas.