Senior Packaging Designer - Stickers

About the Role

As a Senior Packaging Designer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams across designated brands to design Sticker Guide art, including character art, prints, and graphic compositions for consumer products. You will drive concept-to-prototype execution, contribute to packaging strategy, elevate visual branding, and support and mentor junior design talent. Serving as a key technical and creative pillar within the packaging department, you will work closely with packaging managers and cross-functional partners to bring innovative product packaging to life from concept through final production.

Responsibilities

• Support the Packaging Design Manager throughout the design process (including brainstorming, design, prototype development, and production).
• Develop innovative packaging design systems that are functional while maintaining aesthetics and brand integrity to meet packaging objectives.
• Evaluate packaging designs for fit, structure, function, suitable materials, quality, cost effectiveness, manufacturability, transportation, industry best practices, and brand standards.
• Evaluate consumer and market trends for packaging materials.
• Manage timeline requirements and maintain schedules to support production.
• Prepare sketches, detailed drawings, and artwork using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Collaborate to develop and implement strategies across product lines.
• Provide updates on current projects with both national and international teams.
• Attend meetings with cross-functional departments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce functional yet eye-catching products.
• Brainstorm packaging ideas using hand sketches, verbal cues, words, and design software.
• Ensure packaging designs accurately represent the company’s brand.
• Create or modify packaging die-line templates.
• Complete final mock-up designs using computer modeling software.
• Prepare submissions for licensor approval.
• Follow workflow and sign-off protocols to ensure final deliverables are error-free.
• Prepare final files for production and work with the production team on specifics such as Pantone matching and proofing.
• Approve print proofs and samples (FEP’s) before production.
• Organize and maintain project and digital archives.
• Take ownership of managing the design and development process to meet deadlines and deliverable dates.
• Work with outside vendors to execute packaging projects as needed.
• Bring cohesion between available packaging materials and the aesthetics and functionality of the final product.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, art, industrial design, or other industry-relevant field (preferred).
• 5+ years of packaging design experience in consumer products (CPG), with a strong preference for toys, kids' products, or trend-driven brands.
• Proven experience working with style guides, licensed brands, die-lines, structural concepts, and physical mock-ups.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and working knowledge of computer modeling/3D software for mock-up designs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office & G-Suite.
• Deep understanding of printing processes and mechanical preparation (4-color process, spot/Pantone colors, paper stock, file formats, bleeds, resolution, and proofing/FEP approvals).
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent graphic design skills with a strong sense of aesthetics, innovation, typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and support junior creative talent.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills with strict attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Proactive problem solver and critical thinker able to make well-informed design decisions independently or collaboratively.
• Strong interpersonal, visual, verbal, and written communication skills across cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Actively informed on current marketplace trends, packaging innovations, and the competitive toy landscape.
• Highly self-motivated, adaptable to shifting priorities, and driven to achieve design excellence.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a global company.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid basic medical insurance for employees and their children.
• Employee basic life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(K) retirement program with Jazwares matching up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible work schedule: Monday through Thursday on-site, optional WFH on Fridays, up to 20 workdays fully remote each year.
• Paid Time Off for vacation and sick leave.
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year for community service projects.

Pay

The base salary may vary based on experience, role tenure, performance, industry, and location. Eligibility for the annual performance incentive may apply.

Schedule

Monday through Thursday on-site, with an optional work-from-home Friday. Up to 20 fully remote workdays per year.