Print Packaging Specialist

picnic.app; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fresh Lunch

CZ Health Insurance Discount

Lease a Bike Discount

Flight Costs Covered

Rent Assistance (up to €2000)

OpenUp Mental Health

25 Holidays

Travel Reimbursement

Pension Plan

Phone & Laptop Provided

Job summary

Picnic is seeking a packaging design professional to own artwork updates, mock‑ups, and print‑ready delivery within the Private Label team. You will collaborate with designers, category managers, copywriters, and international partners to ensure packaging meets brand standards and deadlines.

You bring 2–3 years in packaging or graphic design, strong print knowledge, and an outstanding portfolio. English fluency is required, and you’ll thrive in a fast‑paced environment with tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2–3 years of professional experience in Packaging Design, Visual Design, Graphic Design, or Desktop Publishing (DTP).
• Deep understanding of print processes, prepress preparation, packaging standards, and colour proofs.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high precision, technical accuracy, and an eye for packaging aesthetics.
• Self‑starter with strong organisational skills and a proactive, "roll up your sleeves" mindset.
• You are fluent in English; written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Execute and update artworks: Drive updates on existing private label packaging to keep lead times short.
• Mock‑up creation: Produce accurate digital and physical mock‑ups for design direction reviews.
• Stakeholder feedback: Structure design feedback from category managers and creative leads for precise iterations.
• File & asset management: Oversee final production files, ensure archiving and hand‑off of print assets.
• Quality & guideline assurance: Assess artwork and proofs to uphold brand guidelines across ranges.
• Cross‑functional collaboration: Work closely with designers, photographers, and international stakeholders.

Skills

Packaging Design

Visual Design

Graphic Design

Desktop Publishing

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Ready to help shape the look of 3,000+ Picnic products? Our private label assortment is constantly growing and evolving, from improving existing products to launching entirely new ones. Behind every product on the shelf is a packaging design that needs to feel unmistakably Picnic and make it to print perfectly.That’s where you come in. You’ll work at the heart of our Private Label team, bringing together designers, category managers, copywriters, and external creatives to keep our packaging moving from idea to final artwork. You’ll take ownership of artwork updates, range extensions, and packaging deliverables, while bringing your own creative eye to the table. From reviewing colour proofs to ensuring every detail is print-ready, you’ll help us scale our private label identity without compromising on quality.

Note: this is not a UX/UI design job.

Tricks of the trade

Execute and update artworks: Drive updates on existing private label packaging (e.g., cutter adjustments, copy updates, design tweaks, and range extensions) efficiently to keep lead times low.

Mock‑up creation: Produce accurate digital and physical mock‑ups to help cross‑functional teams evaluate design directions effectively.

Stakeholder feedback: Structure design feedback from category managers and creative leads, preparing and executing precise iterations.

File & asset management: Oversee final production files, ensuring structured archiving and seamless handed‑off print assets.

Quality & guideline assurance: Assess artwork and colour proofs to ensure consistency and centralise brand guideline updates across all ranges.

Cross‑functional collaboration: Collaborate closely with experienced designers, photographers, and international business stakeholders.

Your superpowers

A minimum of 2–3 years of professional experience in Packaging Design, Visual Design, Graphic Design, or Desktop Publishing (DTP).

Deep understanding of print processes, prepress preparation, packaging standards, and colour proofs.

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Strong portfolio demonstrating high precision, technical accuracy, and an eye for packaging aesthetics.

Self‑starter with strong organisational skills and a proactive, "roll up your sleeves" mindset. You thrive in an environment with many moving parts and strict deadlines.

You are fluent in English; written and spoken.

Picnic perks

Fresh Lunch, coffee, and snacks

Our offices are equipped with fully‑fledged coffee bars and a kitchen and chefs. They prepare delicious fresh and warm lunches every day so you can keep your energy up.

We have a partnership with CZ (a health insurance provider). Picnic employees get a discount on CZ insurance packages between 5% and 15%. Furthermore, through our partnership with Lease a Bike, you can rent‑to‑own a new (e)bike at a discounted rate

If you’re moving from another country to join Picnic we make it as smooth as possible for you. We’ll cover your flight costs for you and your partner and kids, your first month’s rent and moving costs (up to €2000), and help you with the 30% tax ruling set‑up and application.

You’ll get ample opportunity to work on yourself at Picnic. Interested in improving your mental wellbeing? Through OpenUp you get free access to trained psychologists and many courses.

All the rest

At Picnic you get 25 holidays, we cover your travel expenses and offer a pension plan. And your phone and laptop are on us, as well.

A bit about us

When you join Picnic, you’re joining the shopping revolution, delivering groceries to millions of people across Europe, and we’re growing fast. Think super fresh products and personal service, but in a modern, sustainable way. And we’re the only ones in the world doing it all by ourselves. From our fully automated fulfillment centre to delivery algorithms and marketing campaigns: we do it all in‑house. Our team consists of 85+ nationalities and we’re always looking for new talent. Ready for the ride?

Recruitment Process

1. CV screening
2. Phone screening
3. Online assessment
4. Interviews
5. Assessment day
6. Closing interview
7. Offer

Commitment to equal opportunities

Picnic is an equal opportunity employer—this means that all decisions regarding applications will be based on qualifications and merit. Applicants will be regarded independently of age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, skin color, civil status, religious beliefs, physical or mental disability, or any other factors protected by law.
At Picnic, we celebrate and value our differences and are committed to building a safe and inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves.

Our Mentality

At Picnic, we build from scratch with an owner’s mindset. We dive into the unknown, taking end‑to‑end responsibility for every outcome, going the extra mile to tackle complex challenges. We turn insights into action, working as a team to get things done. We move fast, never compromising on quality or long‑term impact. With grit and commitment we build what has never been built before!