Senior Packaging Production Designer

Skill; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 243,387,000 - 270,437,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health, vision, and dental

Retirement plan with match

Free online training

Job summary

Aquent Talent is seeking a packaging production designer in San Francisco to transform visionary packaging concepts into production-ready artwork. You will bridge design and manufacturing across global markets, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and manufacturability for a broad range of consumer products.

The role demands seven+ years in packaging production design, expert Adobe Creative Suite skills, and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of experience in packaging production design or related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Strong knowledge of typography, layout, color management, dielines, prepress requirements.
• Experience managing detailed artwork across multiple product variations, revisions, configurations, and regional packaging adaptations.
• Strong retouching and image-production skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to identify inconsistencies before files enter production.
• Experience maintaining version-controlled artwork and organized production documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate work against product-development and manufacturing deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce manufacturing-ready artwork for product cartons, labels, in-box documentation, and regulatory inserts.
• Ensure accuracy across layouts, typography, imagery, color specifications, dielines, and print-production requirements.
• Manage packaging artwork for complex product programs involving multiple product variations, accessories, revisions, and regional adaptations.
• Translate established design concepts and systems into technically accurate production files.
• Collaborate with packaging and industrial designers to ensure final artwork reflects the intended visual direction and product presentation.
• Partner with packaging engineers and manufacturing teams to confirm files meet production specifications.
• Work directly with print vendors and global manufacturing partners to review files, troubleshoot print or dieline issues, and prepare artwork for mass production.
• Review artwork for completeness, regulatory accuracy, technical quality, and production readiness.
• Manage artwork revisions and ensure updates are implemented accurately and documented thoroughly.
• Maintain organized, version-controlled files, packaging templates, artwork libraries, and production documentation.
• Coordinate deliverables with product-development milestones and manufacturing schedules.
• Perform image retouching and production adjustments as needed.

Skills

Packaging production design

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Typography

Color management

Prepress knowledge

Attention to detail

Version-controlled artwork

Communication

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Overview

Placement Type: Temporary

Salary: $84.94-94.38 Hourly up to $94.38/hr

Start Date: Aug 11, 2026

Aquent is partnering with a globally recognized innovator at the forefront of creating groundbreaking consumer devices and accessories. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to products that touch millions of lives worldwide, shaping the physical presentation of cutting‑edge technology.

We are seeking a highly skilled and meticulous individual to join our client's dynamic team, transforming visionary packaging concepts into tangible, production‑ready artwork. In this critical role, you will be the bridge between design and manufacturing, directly impacting the unboxing experience and brand perception for a wide array of consumer products. Your expertise will ensure that every package not only looks stunning but also meets the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and manufacturability across global markets.

What You’ll Do

• Produce manufacturing‑ready artwork for product cartons, labels, in‑box documentation, and regulatory inserts.
• Ensure accuracy across layouts, typography, imagery, color specifications, dielines, and print‑production requirements.
• Manage packaging artwork for complex product programs involving multiple product variations, accessories, revisions, and regional adaptations.
• Translate established design concepts and systems into technically accurate production files.
• Collaborate with packaging and industrial designers to ensure final artwork reflects the intended visual direction and product presentation.
• Partner with packaging engineers and manufacturing teams to confirm files meet production specifications.
• Work directly with print vendors and global manufacturing partners to review files, troubleshoot print or dieline issues, and prepare artwork for mass production.
• Review artwork for completeness, regulatory accuracy, technical quality, and production readiness.
• Manage artwork revisions and ensure updates are implemented accurately and documented thoroughly.
• Maintain organized, version‑controlled files, packaging templates, artwork libraries, and production documentation.
• Coordinate deliverables with product‑development milestones and manufacturing schedules.
• Perform image retouching and production adjustments as needed.

Must‑Have Qualifications

• Seven or more years of experience in packaging production design, graphic production, or a closely related discipline.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Demonstrated experience preparing production‑ready packaging artwork for consumer products.
• Strong knowledge of typography, layout, color management, dielines, prepress requirements, and print specifications.
• Experience managing detailed artwork across multiple product variations, revisions, configurations, and regional packaging adaptations.
• Strong retouching and image‑production skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to identify inconsistencies before files enter production.
• Experience maintaining version‑controlled artwork and organized production documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate work against product‑development and manufacturing deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications

• Experience producing packaging artwork for consumer electronics, devices, or complex hardware products.
• Familiarity with large‑scale packaging manufacturing and print‑production workflows.
• Experience working directly with packaging engineers, print vendors, and global manufacturing partners.
• Experience supporting global product launches and large, complex product portfolios.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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