Packaging Design Specialist - Food & Beverage

Nongshim America, 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 paid holidays

On-the-job training

Lunch for employees

Job summary

Nongshim America, Inc. is seeking a packaging designer in Rancho Cucamonga, CA to lead end-to-end design for new and existing products.

You will ensure accurate FDA labeling data, coordinate with R&D, Sales, and Marketing, and produce press-ready files for production. The role requires proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, plus strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects within a fast-paced CPG environment.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Skills

Bilingual EN-KR

Proficient in Adobe Illustrator

Proficient in Adobe Photoshop

Proficient in Adobe InDesign

Color management (Pantone, CMYK)

FDA labeling knowledge

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Education

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

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Pantone

CMYK

Job description

Nongshim America, Inc. is seeking a packaging designer in Rancho Cucamonga, CA to lead end-to-end design for new and existing products.

You will ensure accurate FDA labeling data, coordinate with R&D, Sales, and Marketing, and produce press-ready files for production. The role requires proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, plus strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects within a fast-paced CPG environment.