Package Design Associate (Bilingual Korean)

Nongshim USA INC; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K Matching

Employee Discounts

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Days

11 Holidays

On-Job Training

Lunch Catering

Job summary

Nongshim USA INC in Rancho Cucamonga, CA is seeking a Packaging Designer to lead end-to-end packaging design for new and existing products. You will review R&D label data, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure FDA labeling accuracy throughout the production process.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years of packaging design experience in CPG or food/beverage, and is proficient with Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. This on-site role includes competitive benefits and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bilingual – English and Korean (Highly Preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Packaging, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of packaging design experience in CPG or food and beverage (preferred).
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign; familiarity with packaging-specific tools and color management (Pantone, CMYK, spot colors).
• Strong understanding of FDA labeling, Nutrition Facts formatting, and print production processes including dielines and prepress.
• Excellent attention to detail, file organization, and proofreading skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Authorized to work lawfully in the United States

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end packaging design for new and existing products.
• Review and apply label data from R&D for accuracy.
• Route artwork for cross-functional review and incorporate feedback.
• Ensure FDA labeling and export country-specific regulations compliance.
• Develop secondary packaging concepts from ideation to press-ready proofs.
• Support brand assets like logo refinements and packaging photography.
• Prepare print-ready files and coordinate proofs with vendors.
• Maintain version control, asset libraries, and audit-ready documentation.

Skills

Bilingual English Korean

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design/Industrial Design/Packaging or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Job description

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Full Time Rancho Cucamonga, CA, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1076

Salary Range: $28.50 To $29.07 Hourly

• Lead end-to-end package design development for new and existing products, including dielines, typography, layout, color, and final production files.
• Review and apply label data from R&D, including cooking directions, ingredient lists, and Nutrition Facts, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Route artwork for cross-functional review with R&D, Sales, and Marketing and incorporate feedback through approval cycles.
• Ensure all packaging complies with FDA labeling rules and any country-specific regulations for export items.
• Develop secondary packaging concepts from ideation sketches to digital drafts and color schemes, through to press-ready proofs.
• Support brand assets such as logo refinements, packaging photography coordination, and visual guidelines aligned with market trends.
• Prepare print-ready files and collaborate with vendors on proofs, color targets, substrates, and finishing to ensure on-press accuracy.
• Maintain version control, asset libraries, and documentation for audits and regulatory reference.

Qualifications

• Bilingual – English and Korean (Highly Preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Packaging, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of packaging design experience in CPG or food and beverage (preferred).
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign; familiarity with packaging-specific tools and color management (Pantone, CMYK, spot colors).
• Strong understanding of FDA labeling, Nutrition Facts formatting, and print production processes including dielines and prepress.
• Excellent attention to detail, file organization, and proofreading skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Authorized to work lawfully in the United States

Employee Benefits

• 100% coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (Fully paid by company)
• 401K Matching up to 4%
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Days
• 11 Paid Holidays
• On-Job Training Program
• Lunch Catering for employees

Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $59,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year, based on experience (Non-Exempt)
(Negotiable depending on experience, excluding OT and other earnings)