Creative Designer (Packaging)

Manipal Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Manipal Technologies in Bengaluru seeks a skilled Packaging Designer to craft FMCG packaging artwork and digital collateral. The role involves executing client briefs with precision, developing mood boards, and delivering production-ready artwork across typography, colour, and layout.

Candidate should bring 3-4 years of packaging design experience, strong Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop skills, and a solid understanding of print production, colour management, and KLDs.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in FMCG, packaging, or consumer brand design.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop is essential.
• Strong understanding of packaging artwork, print production, pre-press, and colour management.
• Excellent layout, typography, retouching, and visual communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with 3D packaging layouts, packaging mock-ups, or Keyline Drawings (KLDs) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Creative Director to execute creative solutions for existing client briefs.
• Design FMCG packaging, artwork adaptations, POSM, digital assets, and marketing collateral.
• Support the development of creative concepts, mood boards, and visual directions for new client pitches.
• Create production-ready artwork with accuracy across typography, colour, layout, and print specifications.
• Manage multiple projects while ensuring timely delivery and quality execution.
• Coordinate artwork revisions, approvals, and production handovers.
• Maintain organised project files and design assets.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Packaging design

Print production

Typography

Color management

Project management

Tools

KLDs

3D packaging layouts

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Creative Director to execute creative solutions for existing client briefs.


• Design FMCG packaging, artwork adaptations, POSM, digital assets, and marketing collateral.


• Support the development of creative concepts, mood boards, and visual directions for new client pitches.


• Create production-ready artwork with accuracy across typography, colour, layout, and print specifications.


• Manage multiple projects while ensuring timely delivery and quality execution.


• Coordinate artwork revisions, approvals, and production handovers.


• Maintain organised project files and design assets.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of experience in FMCG, packaging, or consumer brand design.


• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop is essential.


• Strong understanding of packaging artwork, print production, pre-press, and colour management.


• Excellent layout, typography, retouching, and visual communication skills.


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.


• Good communication and collaboration skills.


• Experience with 3D packaging layouts, packaging mock-ups, or Keyline Drawings (KLDs) is a plus.