Sr. Packaging Designer

MGA Entertainment; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MGA Entertainment, headquartered in Los Angeles, seeks a Sr. Packaging Designer to lead innovative packaging and visual design for toys and consumer products.

You will guide the creative process for print and 3D packaging, ensuring consistency with brand standards while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with cross-functional teams on new product lines. The role requires 3-5+ years in the toy industry, strong skills in Illustrator and Photoshop, and a robust design portfolio.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in the toy industry with package design.
• Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Professional design portfolio demonstrating packaging and visual design work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee packaging design for trade events, retail displays and PR materials.
• Lead packaging projects within designated categories to meet branding standards.
• Ensure designs align with brand quality and creative goals across print and 3D packaging.
• Develop and deliver presentation materials from concept to execution.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather inputs for photo shoots and launches.
• Mentor junior design team members and manage project timelines with partners.

Skills

Packaging design

Mentoring junior staff

Brand alignment

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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MGA Entertainmentis one of the largest privately held toy and entertainment companies in the world, known for its commitment to creativity, quality, and innovation. Headquartered in Los Angeles with offices globally, the company creates innovative, proprietary, and licensed consumer products and entertainment properties, including toys, games, dolls, apparel, consumer electronics, home décor, stationery, sporting goods, movies, and television series. The MGA family includes award-winning brands such as L.O.L. Surprise!™ , Little Tikes®, Rainbow High™, Bratz®, MGA’s Miniverse™, Yummiland™, CarTuned™, GrossMos!™, Pixel Petz™, Micro Games of America, Fluffie Stuffiez™, BABY born®,and Zapf Creation®. For more information, please visit us at www.mgae.com or check us out at LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.

JOB DESCRIPTON

The Sr. Packaging Designer will lead the development of innovative packaging and visual designs for a toy company. This role involves overseeing the creative process for print and 3D packaging, ensuring alignment with brand standards and goals. The designer will also mentor junior staff and collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the visual direction of new product lines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the creation of designs for trade events, retail exhibitions, public relations, and other activities as needed
• Handle projects related to packaging, design, and retail displays that range from moderate to intricate in complexity
• Take charge of packaging design within designated categories, ensuring adherence to all branding and creative standards to meet quality, design, and production expectations
• Guarantee that packaging and graphic designs align with the brand's quality standards and branding goals
• Develop and deliver presentation materials from concept to execution
• Collaborate with structural engineers to create packaging designs that are both effective and cost-efficient
• Direct the visual style of photo shoots and lead the design direction for new sub-brands
• Gather and coordinate all required inputs from cross-functional teams, including Quality Assurance, Product Development, Marketing, Photo Studio, and Editorial, to effectively lead and complete photo shoots on schedule
• Provide mentorship to junior design team members
• Coordinate and oversee all packaging project timelines with essential partners

REQUIREMENTS

• 3-5+ years of experience within the toy industry and experience with package design
• Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• A professional design portfolio displaying your prior experience in design
• Comprehensive understanding of design principles, including illustration, page layout, color theory, and typography
• Skilled in designing for print and 3D packaging production, as well as leading the creative process
• A strong interest in the Toy packaging sector is highly desirable

SALARY

$75,000.00 - $90,000.00 /year