Packaging Graphic Designer

Karsten International; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal growth opportunities

Excellent pension scheme

Travel allowance or OV card

13th month & 8% holiday pay

Daily fresh lunch, fruit, and coffee

Bike lease option

OpenUp for mental well-being + on-site

Discounts on products

Office in Amsterdam

Job summary

Karsten International is seeking an experienced Packaging Graphic Designer to lead packaging design across a broad portfolio of consumer products. You will move projects from concept through final, production-ready artwork in a fast-paced, in-house creative environment.

The role requires a solid understanding of print production, DTP, dielines, and color proofing, with the ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with buyers, copy, QC, and traffic managers in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a Packaging and Graphic Designer within retail or FMCG.
• Proven experience designing across multiple product categories.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Strong DTP capabilities and experience creating print-ready files.

Responsibilities

• Design packaging across a broad portfolio of consumer products from concept to final artwork.
• Produce print-ready files and ensure production quality and accuracy.
• Collaborate with buyers, copy, QC, and traffic managers to meet tight timelines.
• Balance creativity with precision, structure, and consistency.

Skills

Packaging design

Graphic design

Print production

Project management

Collaboration

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Packaging Graphic Designerto join our team. You’ll be responsible for packaging design across a broad portfolio of consumer products, taking projects from concept through to final, production ready artwork.

We’re a production driven in-house creative team working across a wide and fast moving range of retail products. Our focus is on delivering well crafted, print ready packaging that works both creatively and commercially.We work at pace, within real production timelines, and value designers who can balance creativity with precision, structure, and consistency. You’ll need a good eye, a practical mindset, and the ability to move projects forward independently.This role requires a solid understanding of print production, DTP, and packaging requirements. You should be comfortable working in a high volume environment, managing multiple projects at once, and collaborating closely with buyers, copy, QC, and traffic managers.

What do you need?

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a Packaging and Graphic Designer within retail or FMCG.
• Proven experience designing across multiple product categories.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Strong DTP capabilities and experience creating print-ready files.
• Solid understanding of packaging production techniques, materials, dielines, and color proofing.
• Working knowledge of branding and marketing principles within a commercial/retail environment.
• Good understanding of international packaging legislation (e.g., icons, warning labels, claims).

Other important skills to fill this role:

• Detail oriented and structured in your design approach.
• Able to handle feedback and work on multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Creative thinker with the ability to bring new concepts and ideas forward.
• Strong communication skills, comfortable aligning with both creative and non-creative teams.
• Proactive, self-managing, and solution oriented.

Who we are?

Karsten International develops a wide range of products for daily use, from the latest gadgets to sustainable beauty products. You name it, we make it. In addition to working hard and delivering quality, enjoyment and collegiality are our top priorities. The team consists of driven product developers, sales experts, logistics talents, online marketing specialists and graphic designers. Thanks to a broad international network and more than ten years of experience, we are winning the hearts of consumers all over the world with our products. You will be given every opportunity to contribute to this.

What we offer

• Plenty of space for personal growth, ownership and continuous improvement
• Excellent pension scheme
• Travel allowance or OV card, 13th month & 8% holiday pay
• Daily fresh lunch, fruit, and great coffee
• Bootcamp, yoga, football team
• Option to lease a bike
• OpenUp for mental well-being + massage at the office
• Discounts on great products & fun company outings
• Easily accessible office in Amsterdam
• Support with HSM visa and 30% ruling (if applicable)

Our core values (woven into how we work together)

• Efficient & cost-conscious: We manage time and resources smartly, think critically and value what’s already in place.
• Ambitious with long-term focus: We take ownership, build lasting relationships and stay humble in our success.
• Striving for the best: We measure, learn, improve—and challenge each other to exceed expectations.
• Direct & respectful: We communicate openly and treat everyone with respect, regardless of background.
• We like to have fun: We enjoy what we do and create a positive, energetic work environment.

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