Graphic Designer - Package Design

Canal Toys USA, Ltd.; Westborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Canal Toys USA, Ltd. in Westborough, MA is seeking a versatile Graphic Designer with 3–5 years of experience to join our creative team. You’ll turn concepts into retail-ready packaging and marketing materials for toy and craft products.

You’ll collaborate across product, packaging, and marketing to develop cohesive brand storytelling, logos, and visuals that resonate with kids and families worldwide. This role demands strong design skills and tight project management.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in graphic/packaging design (consumer products/toys preferred).
• Strong design and layout skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop & Illustrator).
• Experience with photo retouching, compositing, and creating marketing visuals.
• Experience with packaging design and production files (die-lines a plus).
• Understanding of print production and manufacturing processes (global production a plus).
• Ability to work from creative briefs to concepts and design solutions.
• Strong organization skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Design toy packaging, product graphics, and marketing assets
• Create renderings to bring ideas to life
• Produce e-commerce, digital, and marketing visuals (including image retouching and compositing)
• Contribute to brand storytelling and visual identity development across products and packaging
• Collaborate with product development + marketing teams to execute cohesive product experiences
• Support mockups, prototypes, or presentation samples for internal and retail needs
• Participate in brainstorms, trend research, and concept development
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Skills

Graphic design

Layout design

Collaboration

Organization

Concept development

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Canal Toys | Westborough, MA (Full-time, On-site/Hybrid)

We’re looking for a versatile Graphic Designer (3–5 years experience) to join our growing team and help bring innovative toy and craft products to life—from concept to retail‑ready packaging and marketing materials.

At Canal Toys, you’ll work across product, packaging, and marketing, creating fun, engaging designs seen by kids and families around the world. Canal Toys is a global leader in activity toys, arts & crafts, and licensed products for kids. We create innovative, on‑trend products that inspire creativity.

What You’ll Do

• Design toy packaging, product graphics, and marketing assets
• Create renderings to bring ideas to life
• Produce e-commerce, digital, and marketing visuals (including image retouching and compositing)
• Contribute to brand storytelling and visual identity development across products and packaging
• Collaborate with product development + marketing teams to execute cohesive product experiences
• Support mockups, prototypes, or presentation samples for internal and retail needs
• Participate in brainstorms, trend research, and concept development
• Manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment

What We’re Looking For

• 3-5 years in graphic/packaging design (consumer products or toys preferred)
• Strong design and layout skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop & Illustrator)
• Experience with photo retouching, compositing, and creating marketing‑ready visuals
• Experience with packaging design and production files (die‑lines a plus)
• Understanding of print production and manufacturing processes (global production a plus)
• Ability to work from creative briefs to concepts and design solutions
• Strong organization skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative, adaptable, and hands‑on mindset
• Work on fun, tangible products sold globally
• See your designs go from concept → shelf
• Gain exposure across multiple brands and categories
• Grow your skills in a fast‑moving, creative company