Packaging Designer

Located in Chatsworth, CA

Salary: $75k to $110k a year DOE

Packaging Designer

Chatsworth, CA

Full time – Temp to hire

Monday thru Friday – 8am to 5pm

$75k to $110k a year depending on experience.

 

Custom packaging manufacturer providing quick turn on structure samples, digital prototyping, on-site testing, and in-house pack-out is seeking a Packaging Designer to join their team in Chatsworth.

 

Summary: Seeking a Packaging Designer specializing in SBS paper and corrugated box packaging to design the external structure and graphics of packaging, focusing on materials, printing, and structural integrity. This role involves collaborating with various teams, understanding brand needs, and ensuring packaging is functional, appealing, and compliant. They also contribute to the development of new packaging concepts and formats and may be involved in testing and evaluation.

 

Responsibilities:

• Meeting with the design and marketing teams to discuss packaging specifications and confirm budgets.
• Evaluating market trends and analyzing similar packaging designs.
• Brainstorming packaging ideas using hand sketches, verbal cues, words, and design software.
• Ensuring packaging designs accurately represent the company’s brand and ethos.
• Selecting functional ideas and creating packaging mock-ups.
• Identifying suitable packaging materials and conducting feasibility studies.
• Collaborating with graphic designers and copywriters to finalize packaging text and graphics.
• Completing final mock-up designs using computer modeling software.
• Presenting final designs to stakeholders and company managers.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, graphic design, art, or a similar field.
• Marketing experience would be preferable.
• Proven experience working as a packaging designer.
• Natural talent for design and a keen eye for detail.
• Experience with market research and product placement advertising.
• Familiarity with various packaging materials.
• Knowledge of consumer packaging health and safety regulations.
• Proficient with 3D design software including CAD or AutoCAD.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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