Packaging Graphic Designer

Atrium Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Atrium Care Package

Job summary

Atrium Staffing seeks a Packaging Graphic Designer to create and execute packaging artwork across multiple formats, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure brand consistency and production accuracy. You will manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while supporting production and vendor requirements.

The role requires 1–3+ years packaging design experience and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with Rhino experience and dieline understanding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, or related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign.
• Experience with packaging production processes, print specs, prepress, color separations and dielines.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute packaging artwork for boxes, trays, labels, and other printed packaging materials.
• Prepare production-ready files and artwork mechanicals for manufacturing and print vendors.
• Create and update artwork on dielines, ensuring compliance with print specifications.
• Develop 3D packaging mockups.
• Collaborate with Packaging, Marketing, Product Development, and Production teams to deliver projects on schedule.
• Review physical samples and proofs to ensure design accuracy and print quality.
• Retouch and optimize photography and packaging graphics as needed.
• Work closely with overseas printers and packaging vendors to support production requirements and artwork modifications.
• Ensure brand consistency across all packaging materials and product lines.
• Support multiple concurrent packaging projects in a deadline-driven environment.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Rhino

Dielines

Print production

Color separations

Packaging formats

Packaging design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, or related field

Tools

Rhino

Job description

Client Overview:

Our client is a creative company specializing in consumer product packaging and branding solutions. The company is known for delivering innovative and visually compelling designs that enhance product appeal. They foster a collaborative environment focused on quality and timely project delivery. They are currently looking to add a Packaging Graphic Designer to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$30/hr - $35/hr

Position Overview:

Our client is seeking a Packaging Graphic Designer to create and execute packaging artwork across multiple formats. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure brand consistency and production accuracy. The ideal candidate will manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while supporting production and vendor requirements.

Responsibilities of the Packaging Graphic Designer:

• Design and execute packaging artwork for boxes, trays, labels, and other printed packaging materials.
• Prepare production-ready files and artwork mechanicals for manufacturing and print vendors.
• Create and update artwork on dielines, ensuring compliance with print specifications.
• Develop 3D packaging mockups.
• Collaborate with Packaging, Marketing, Product Development, and Production teams to deliver projects on schedule.
• Review physical samples and proofs to ensure design accuracy and print quality.
• Retouch and optimize photography and packaging graphics as needed.
• Work closely with overseas printers and packaging vendors to support production requirements and artwork modifications.
• Ensure brand consistency across all packaging materials and product lines.
• Support multiple concurrent packaging projects in a deadline-driven environment.

Required Experience/Skills for the Packaging Graphic Designer:

• 1 - 3+ years of packaging graphic design experience.
• Experience developing packaging artwork for retail, consumer products, or similar industries.
• Strong understanding of packaging production processes, print specifications, prepress, color separations, and file setup.
• Experience creating and managing artwork on mechanical dielines.
• Knowledge of various packaging formats, including cartons, trays, labels, and other printed materials.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign.
• Experience with 3D software such as Rhino.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Packaging Graphic Designer:

• Familiarity with packaging sustainability practices and materials.
• Experience working with international vendors and Print Production teams.
• Knowledge of additional 3D design software or packaging prototyping tools.
• Strong communication skills for cross-team collaboration.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, or a related field is required.

Benefits:

• Atrium Care Package available upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).