Business Development Representative

Ristich LLC; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Production-scale project exposure

Job summary

Ristich LLC, a Los Angeles–based product and packaging development firm, seeks an Industrial Packaging Designer to move packaging concepts from concept to production across premium brands. You’ll balance brand intent, material performance, and cost targets while collaborating with suppliers, engineers, and brand teams.

The role favors someone with hands-on experience designing physical packaging that has shipped to production, a strong understanding of materials and manufacturing, and the

Qualifications

• Experience designing physical packaging that has gone to production.
• Strong understanding of materials, structures and manufacturing processes.
• Able to communicate design decisions to non-designers.
• Organized and detail oriented with multi-project management ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop packaging concepts and systems balancing brand intent, materials, manufacturing realities and cost targets.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to move packaging from concept to production.
• Iterate packaging designs across multiple production-ready versions.

Skills

Packaging design

Communication

Project management

CAD

Adobe CC

Tools

Adobe CC

CAD software

Job description

RISTICH is looking for an Business Development Representative

Ristich is a Los Angeles–based product and packaging development firm working with premium brands across beauty, wellness, lifestyle, CPG, hospitality, and entertainment. We help teams move from early concept through engineering, manufacturing, and delivery — with a strong focus on real-world execution, cost discipline, and production feasibility.Our work lives at the intersection of design and manufacturing. We partner closely with suppliers, engineers, and brand teams to create packaging systems that are not only compelling, but manufacturable, scalable, and reliable.We’re looking for an Industrial Packaging Designer who is comfortable operating inside real constraints and excited to design things that actually get made.

The Mission:

As an Industrial Packaging Designer at Ristich, you’ll be responsible for developing packaging concepts and systems that balance brand intent, material performance, manufacturing realities, and cost targets. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to bring packaging from concept to production — often across multiple iterations.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both creative problem-solving and technical rigor, and who understands that great packaging design is inseparable from how it’s produced.

Mission Qualifications:

Experience designing physical packaging that has gone to production

Strong understanding of materials, structures, and manufacturing processes

Comfortable working within cost, tooling, and supply-chain constraints

Clear communicator — able to explain design decisions to non-designers

Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects

Proficient with relevant design tools (Adobe CC, CAD or packaging software as applicable)

Experience working with consumer goods, retail packaging, or manufacturing partners is a strong plus.

Mission Compensation:

Competitive salary, based on experiencePerformance-based bonusesRemote work flexibilityExposure to a wide range of packaging formats, suppliers, and product categoriesOpportunity to work on real, production-scale projects for premium brands

Here’s what you can expect once you apply

We keep our hiring process straightforward and respectful of your time.After you apply, our team will review your background and reach out if there’s a potential fit. Qualified candidates can expect a brief introductory conversation focused on experience, communication style, and alignment with the role.From there, you may be asked to complete a short practical exercise or participate in a deeper conversation with our leadership team to assess how you approach outreach, qualification, and real-world scenarios. Final steps typically include a discussion around expectations, compensation, and next steps.We aim to move efficiently, communicate clearly throughout the process, and ensure there’s a strong mutual fit before making any decisions.