Creative Packaging Designer — On-Site NYC

Socket.dev; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Brands Consumer Products is seeking an experienced Packaging Graphic Designer to join our Packaging team in New York. The role leads the design and execution of packaging graphics from concept through final production, collaborating with product development, merchandising, production, and sourcing.

A strong portfolio in packaging, 3–5 years of experience, and expertise in typography, color, and print production are required, with a focus on delivering production-ready artwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, or related field.
• 3–5 years of professional graphic design experience in packaging, consumer products, or print production.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating packaging design, branding, and production experience.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, color, imagery, composition, and visual hierarchy.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify production issues before reaching the factory.
• Experience managing multiple projects, deadlines, and SKU revisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams, vendors, and overseas manufacturing partners.
• Experience mentoring or providing creative direction to junior designers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging graphics from concept to final production, creating solutions that are visually compelling and commercially relevant.
• Create and update packaging artwork, layouts, labels, inserts, hangtags, cartons, bags, sleeves, and other components.
• Translate concepts into production-ready artwork and mechanical files from dielines, brand guidelines, and customer requirements.
• Manage multiple packaging projects and SKUs while meeting timelines and production deadlines.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Merchandising, Production, and Sourcing, and with vendors and overseas factories to communicate artwork requirements and resolve issues.
• Review factory proofs, color proofs, and pre-production samples; perform prepress checks to catch issues.
• Ensure artwork reflects product information, dimensions, copy, logos, barcodes, regulatory requirements, and other specs.
• Maintain file organization, naming conventions, and version control.
• Develop packaging mockups, presentations, and visual concepts for internal reviews and customer presentations.
• Assist with color, print, material, and finishing specifications; stay current on packaging trends.
• Help establish and maintain packaging design standards, templates, and best practices.
• Support the Sr. Director of Packaging with special projects and department initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Typography

Color management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, Communication Design, or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Acrobat

3D packaging visualization software

AI-assisted design tools

Job description

Best Brands Consumer Products is seeking an experienced Packaging Graphic Designer to join our Packaging team in New York. The role leads the design and execution of packaging graphics from concept through final production, collaborating with product development, merchandising, production, and sourcing.

A strong portfolio in packaging, 3–5 years of experience, and expertise in typography, color, and print production are required, with a focus on delivering production-ready artwork.