Senior Designer, Packaging Design
Smurfit Westrock · Greater Houston · 4 wk ago
Art & CreativeFull-time
Description
The Senior Designer, Packaging Design is responsible for leading the creative development and execution of packaging design solutions that support brand strategy, product differentiation, and regulatory compliance. This role ensures packaging concepts are innovative, manufacturable, cost-effective, and aligned with marketing, sustainability, and business objectives while maintaining high design standards across all deliverables.
Requirements
- Expert proficiency in packaging design tools (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Innotools, InDesign; familiarity with 3D visualization tools is a plus).
- Strong understanding of packaging materials, printing methods, structural design, and production processes.
- Solid knowledge of brand systems, typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy as applied to packaging.
- Working knowledge of regulatory and labeling requirements relevant to packaging (e.g., consumer goods, food, or industrial products).
- Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating design rationale to both creative and non-creative stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, Industrial Design, or a related field.
- 7+ years of professional experience in packaging design, preferably within consumer goods or manufacturing environments.
- Proven experience managing packaging projects from concept through commercialization.
- Demonstrated ability to work with external agencies, printers, and suppliers.