Senior Industrial Packaging Designer (CPG/Glass)

Chameleon Collective; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing tech company in the U.S. is seeking a Senior Industrial Designer to lead packaging and product innovation. The role requires ownership of the design process from research to production and focuses on creating glass consumer goods. Candidates should have 4–6 years in industrial design, experience with glass products, and proficiency in SolidWorks and KeyShot. This is a full-time position requiring in-office presence four days a week.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years in industrial design.
• Minimum 2 years hands-on experience with glass consumer goods projects.
• Track record of concept development based on user research.

Responsibilities

• Design glass consumer goods from concept through final production approval.
• Research competitor products and analyze consumer focus groups.
• Collaborate with project managers to keep projects moving.

Skills

Industrial design

Glass consumer goods design

3D printing software

SolidWorks

Adobe Illustrator

Tools

KeyShot

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

This range is provided by Chameleon Collective. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

$75,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Our client is a fast-growing consumer tech company building category-defining brands in beauty and wellness, serving 40M+ users through their AI-driven platform. Based in NYC, they move fast and operate like a tech startup.

Please note - this role is in the office 4 days a week.

About the Role

They're looking for a Senior Industrial Designer to lead packaging and product innovation from concept to production. You'll own the full design process, from consumer research through supplier T rounds, with real influence on what launches.

You’ll design glass bottles, pumping mechanisms, and skincare tools while collaborating directly with suppliers' engineers, project managers, and internal stakeholders. This role is for someone who's obsessive about craft, thrives under pressure, and wants ownership beyond mockups.

What You'll Do

• Design glass consumer goods from concept through final production approval (T rounds with suppliers)
• Research competitor products and analyze consumer focus groups to inform design strategy
• Develop packaging concepts grounded in user research and consumer insights
• Work directly with suppliers' engineers to bridge the gap between design vision and manufacturing reality
• Collaborate with project managers to solve problems and keep projects moving throughout development
• Maintain rigorous QA standards on product color, design details, and usability

What We're Looking For

• 4–6 years in industrial design
• Minimum 2 years hands‑on experience with glass consumer goods projects
• Experience with plastic and/or paper box design is a plus
• Expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks & KeyShot
• Proven experience with 3D printing software (Orca Slicer or similar)
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator or equivalent graphic design tools
• Track record of concept development based on user research and consumer insights
• Thrives in high‑intensity, detail‑obsessed, results‑driven environments
• Takes full ownership and ensures nothing falls through the cracks

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Design

Industry

Personal Care Product Manufacturing