Senior Packaging Designer L5596VR3

icreatives; Redwood City (CA); Remote; USD 75,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cannabis industry seeks an experienced Senior Packaging Designer to lead packaging concept development and production. The role requires collaboration with clients and teams to create outstanding packaging that aligns with brand strategies while managing multiple design projects and mentoring junior designers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of packaging design experience, agency experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of packaging materials and production standards.
• Experience mentoring or leading junior designers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create packaging designs from concept to production for cannabis goods.
• Partner with clients to understand brand positioning and packaging goals.
• Guide and mentor junior designers with feedback and support.

Skills

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field

Job description

Position: Full-time Senior Packaging Designer

Location: Remote US only

Our client specializes in branding, packaging design, and marketing for the cannabis industry. Their team is made up of passionate, innovative individuals dedicated to delivering exceptional design solutions that elevate brands and drive growth.

We’re seeking a talented and experienced Senior Packaging Designer to join our client’s team. In this role, you’ll take the lead in developing packaging concepts and seeing them through to final production across a variety of cannabis-related products. You’ll collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to translate brand strategies into bold, effective packaging that stands out on the shelf—and meets all production standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Create packaging designs from concept to production for cannabis goods, THC beverages, and related tools
• Partner with clients and internal teams to understand brand positioning, audience, and packaging goals
• Stay current with design trends and market insights to inform creative direction
• Present concepts and articulate design thinking to clients for feedback and approval
• Ensure production-ready files meet all technical specs and brand guidelines
• Work closely with production teams to ensure smooth execution and quality control
• Guide and mentor junior designers with feedback, direction, and support
• Manage multiple design projects, timelines, and priorities with strong attention to detail
• Stay up to date on design tools, techniques, and best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field
• 5+ years of packaging design experience (agency experience strongly preferred)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop
• Solid understanding of packaging materials, printing processes, and production standards
• Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Experience mentoring or leading junior designers is a plus

To apply, please submit your resume and portfolio link/case studies for immediate consideration.

Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to each application personally. If we are interested in your qualifications, we will contact you via telephone or email as soon as possible. By applying for this position, you agree to be contacted by email or text message. Message and data rates may apply.

icreatives is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and talent will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We believe in providing a culture that embraces and champions diversity, equity, and inclusion because it truly fosters creativity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design

• Industries

  Consumer Services

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