Packaging Designer

JR United Kingdom; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Packaging Designer to join their vibrant creative studio. In this hands-on role, you'll develop visually engaging packaging that aligns with brand identity across various toy categories. Collaborating with product designers and marketers, you'll take ideas from concept to production, ensuring packaging not only looks fantastic but also performs well in real-world conditions. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a company that values creativity, play, and design excellence, making a meaningful impact on products that bring joy to children worldwide.

Qualifications

• Experience in packaging design for toys or consumer products.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design unique, market-ready packaging solutions from concept to production.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure packaging meets brand and functional goals.

Skills

Packaging Design

Creative Thinking

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

3D Rendering Tools (e.g., Keyshot, Cinema4D)

Job description

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Super excited to be working on an exclusive basis with this international company with a vibrant creative studio in the UK and overseas! These creative, marketers and product designers work hard to bring happiness and imaginative play to children around the world. Products span across Board Games, Pre-School, Plush, and toys for both boys and girls, created for leading international mass-market retailers. As they continue to grow, we’re looking for creative minds to join our journey and shape the future of play.

About the Role:

We’re on the hunt for a Packaging Designer to join a dynamic product design team. Reporting to the Product Design Manager, you’ll be responsible for developing visually engaging, brand-aligned packaging across a variety of toy categories. This is a hands-on, creative role where you’ll take ideas from initial concept through to final production, collaborating closely with product designers, marketers, and manufacturers to ensure packaging stands out on shelves and performs in real-world conditions.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Designing unique, market-ready packaging solutions from concept to production
2. Creating dielines, mock-ups, and packaging artwork with strong visual appeal
3. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure packaging meets brand and functional goals
4. Preparing accurate control drawings and final artwork for print and production
5. Coordinating with vendors to ensure quality and feasibility in manufacturing

About You…

You’ll be a creative thinker with a keen eye for design and a solid understanding of packaging structure and materials. You love developing packaging that doesn’t just look great—but works great too. You’re detail-oriented, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

1. Experience in packaging design preferably in toys, consumer products, or a related field
2. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
3. A strong understanding of print production, dielines, and packaging construction
4. Experience with 3D rendering tools (e.g. Keyshot, Cinema4D) is a plus
5. If you do your own illustrations – excellent!
6. A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a strong sense of ownership

This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated designer who’s excited to grow with a company that values creativity, play, and design excellence.