Packaging Designer – Consumer Packaged Goods
Umanist NA · Sterling, VA · 2 days ago
On-siteArt & CreativeFull-time
Responsibilities
- Design retail packaging artwork for consumer products
- Create packaging concepts, dielines, and production-ready files
- Create 3D packaging mockups using Blender or similar software
- Prepare Bills of Materials (BOMs) and packaging specifications
- Manage packaging projects from concept through production
- Cook up coordination with printers and packaging vendors
- Attend press checks and packaging production trials (approximately once per month)
- Ensure compliance with brand, regulatory, and print standards
- Identify packaging improvements and cost-saving opportunities
- Sustain innovative packaging solutions through collaboration
- Support sustainability initiatives
Requirements
- 3–5 years of Packaging Design experience within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry
- Experience designing packaging for retail products (Food & Beverage preferred)
- Strong proficiency with: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience creating 3D packaging mockups using Blender or similar software
- Strong understanding of: Packaging materials, Print production, Dielines, Packaging structures, Commercial printing processes
- Excellent attention to detail and project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Skills
- cpg
- packaging
- design