Senior Packaging Design Lead – Onsite in Los Angeles

24 Seven Talent; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent is seeking an experienced Sr. Packaging Graphic Design lead to drive packaging graphics for a broad consumer portfolio.

The role is on-site in Los Angeles, leading strategy, design development, and cross-functional collaboration with product teams and external partners. The successful candidate will bring senior-level packaging expertise, strong production knowledge, and hands-on leadership to a fast-paced, high-volume environment, ensuring brand consistency and print-ready

Qualifications

• 5+ years of packaging design experience in a senior or lead capacity, including print production and packaging layout development.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Strong understanding of packaging production, file preparation, hierarchy, and visual communication for retail environments.
• Experience creating or directing 3D packaging renders is a plus.
• Basic photography and image editing skills, including retouching and lifestyle composition, are beneficial.
• Familiarity with AI-generated imagery and 3D/rendering tools is a plus.
• Comfort working with global suppliers and managing international production processes and schedules.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interpret feedback, build trust, and communicate direction clearly.
• Strategic thinker with a process-improvement mindset and a passion for delivering high-quality creative work.
• Excellent organizational, project management, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Self-directed, collaborative, and committed to excellence in both leadership and execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative development and production of packaging artwork across multiple product lines, from concept through final proofing and release.
• Maintain, strengthen, and evolve packaging design standards to ensure consistency across brands and product categories.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to create packaging that is on-brand, commercially effective, and optimized for shelf presentation.
• Provide clear creative direction, actionable feedback, and project prioritization to keep work moving on schedule and aligned with business goals.
• Balance workloads, allocate resources, and adjust timelines as needed to support deadlines, budgets, and quality expectations.
• Collaborate with international vendors and manufacturing partners to ensure smooth execution across global production timelines.
• Oversee pre-press preparation, production files, and final artwork readiness for both domestic and overseas manufacturing.
• Work closely with sourcing and production partners to uphold quality standards, color accuracy, and material integrity.

Skills

Packaging design leadership

Creative direction

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Retail packaging knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

3D packaging renders

Job description

24 Seven Talent is seeking an experienced Sr. Packaging Graphic Design lead to drive packaging graphics for a broad consumer portfolio.

The role is on-site in Los Angeles, leading strategy, design development, and cross-functional collaboration with product teams and external partners. The successful candidate will bring senior-level packaging expertise, strong production knowledge, and hands-on leadership to a fast-paced, high-volume environment, ensuring brand consistency and print-ready