Senior Packaging Engineer

Insight Global; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an accomplished packaging-focused graphic designer. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in professional graphic design, with at least 4 years in packaging for retail/CPG, expert InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, and deep packaging production knowledge.

You’ll manage packaging for large SKU portfolios, develop packaging systems, defend designs with cross-functional partners, and mentor junior designers.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional graphic design experience, with at least 4 years focused on packaging in a retail or CPG environment.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe InDesign, plus strong Illustrator and Photoshop skills.
• Deep knowledge of packaging production: dielines, structural files, prepress, color management, and print processes.
• A proven track record of managing packaging for large SKU portfolios with multiple variants and a consistent system across them.
• A portfolio showing packaging systems, not just individual pieces, with evidence of production-ready execution.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize competing launch deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail, especially on regulatory copy, barcodes, and version control.
• Comfort presenting and defending design recommendations to cross-functional partners.
• A collaborative, team-first attitude and an interest in developing other designers

Responsibilities

• Develop packaging concepts and systems that scale across multiple SKUs.
• Defend design rationale to cross-functional partners.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to team growth.

Skills

Graphic design

Packaging design

Project management

Attention to detail

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Portfolio development

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

• 7+ years of professional graphic design experience, with at least 4 years focused on packaging in a retail or CPG (consumer packaged goods) environment
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe InDesign, plus strong Illustrator and Photoshop skills
• Deep knowledge of packaging production: dielines, structural files, prepress, color management, and print processes
• A proven track record of managing packaging for large SKU portfolios with multiple variants and a consistent system across them
• A portfolio showing packaging systems, not just individual pieces, with evidence of production-ready execution
• Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize competing launch deadlines
• Exceptional attention to detail, especially on regulatory copy, barcodes, and version control
• Comfort presenting and defending design recommendations to cross-functional partners
• A collaborative, team-first attitude and an interest in developing other designers

Compensation:

$85,000 per year annual salary

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.