We are seeking an experienced Sr. Packaging Graphic Design to lead and elevate packaging graphics across a broad portfolio of consumer products. This is a fulltime position that is onsite 5 days a week in Los Angeles.
In this role, you will oversee packaging design strategy and execution, and work cross-functionally with product development and external manufacturing partners. The ideal candidate combines strong creative vision, hands-on production expertise, and proven leadership in a fast-moving, high-volume environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the creative development and production of packaging artwork across multiple product lines, from concept through final proofing and release.
- Maintain, strengthen, and evolve packaging design standards to ensure consistency across brands and product categories.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to create packaging that is on-brand, commercially effective, and optimized for shelf presentation.
- Provide clear creative direction, actionable feedback, and project prioritization to keep work moving on schedule and aligned with business goals.
- Balance workloads, allocate resources, and adjust timelines as needed to support deadlines, budgets, and quality expectations.
- Collaborate with international vendors and manufacturing partners to ensure smooth execution across global production timelines.
- Oversee pre-press preparation, production files, and final artwork readiness for both domestic and overseas manufacturing.
- Work closely with sourcing and production partners to uphold quality standards, color accuracy, and material integrity.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field preferred.
- 5+ years of packaging design experience in a senior or lead capacity, including print production and packaging layout development.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
- Strong understanding of packaging production, file preparation, hierarchy, and visual communication for retail environments.
- Experience creating or directing 3D packaging renders is a plus.
- Basic photography and image editing skills, including retouching and lifestyle composition, are beneficial.
- Familiarity with AI-generated imagery and 3D/rendering tools is a plus.
- Comfort working with global suppliers and managing international production processes and schedules.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interpret feedback, build trust, and communicate direction clearly.
- Strategic thinker with a process-improvement mindset and a passion for delivering high-quality creative work.
- Excellent organizational, project management, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Self-directed, collaborative, and committed to excellence in both leadership and execution.
