Packaging Designer

SECRETLAB SG PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A gaming chair company in Singapore is looking for a creative Packaging Designer to join the Product team. You will be responsible for developing innovative packaging solutions while collaborating with partners worldwide. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design or similar, proficiency in design software, and experience with packaging design. Strong project management and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to liaise with Mandarin-speaking suppliers. This position may require travel as needed.

Benefits

Strong portfolio of packaging design in various materials

Passion for the gaming/esports industry

Experience in the furniture industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or equivalent is required.
• Experience with Industrial and Packaging Design within a related industry.
• Proficient in 2D and 3D design software.
• Strong design and manufacturing knowledge.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin for supplier liaison.
• Ability to travel as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end packaging development from R&D to manufacturing.
• Develop concepts aligned with business goals.
• Coordinate packaging development schedules to meet deadlines.
• Keep up to date with new material innovations.
• Collaborate with the Product team and manufacturing partners.
• Support creation of product documentation and marketing assets.
• Conduct stakeholder reviews to present packaging concepts.

Skills

Product Design

Adobe Creative Suite

3D Modelling

Industrial Design

Packaging Design

Rhino

Graphic Design

Adobe Illustrator

Manufacturing

CAD

Adobe Photoshop

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Rhino

SolidWorks

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Secretlab is an international gaming chair brand seating over 3 million users worldwide, with our key markets in the United States, Europe and Singapore, where we are headquartered.

You will be a valued member in our award-winning Product team, responsible for creating products for consumers across over 60 countries. We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Packaging Designer who will design and develop innovative yet practical packaging solutions for a wide global audience.

Our Product team is involved with all Secretlab’s industry-leading designs, including collaborative efforts with world-renowned brands such as Game of Thrones, Batman, Cloud9, Team Secret, as well as international esports organisers such as Riot Games for their League of Legends global tournaments.

• Drive end-to-end packaging development and decisions from R&D till manufacturing.
• Develop concepts that are aligned with business goals and product requirements.
• Oversee and coordinate packaging development schedules from initiation to completion, ensuring all milestones and deadlines are met with precision.
• Keep up to date with new material innovations and the latest trends through extensive research, collaborations and testing.
• Collaborate closely with the wider Product team and manufacturing partners to understand packaging requirements, define CMF requirements, and validate new material ideas, ensuring alignment with DFM and DFA principles.
• Support creation of product documentation and marketing assets to ensure smooth product launches. This includes (but not limited to) user manuals, assembly guides, visual/promotional assets, and other related materials.
• Conduct stakeholder reviews to present and refine packaging concepts and designs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or the equivalent.
• Experience with Industrial and Packaging Design within a related industry. Demonstrated ability to design cardboard packaging for large items is a plus.
• Proficient in 2D design software (Adobe Creative Suite) and 3D modelling software (Rhino, SolidWorks etc.).
• Strong design and manufacturing knowledge, with the ability to create visuals assets such as product renders for packaging and line illustrations for user manuals.
• Skilled in project management and able to manage multiple requests efficiently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (in order to liaise with Mandarin speaking suppliers).
• Ability to travel as necessary for work purposes.

Bonuses

• Strong portfolio of packaging design in various materials
• Passion for the gaming/esports industry
• Experience in the furniture industry

Tell employers what skills you have

• Product Design
• Adobe Creative Suite
• 3D
• Industrial Design
• Packaging design
• Rhino
• Adobe Illustrator
• Packaging
• Furniture
• 3D Modelling
• Manufacturing
• CAD
• Graphic Design
• Adobe Photoshop