Senior Toy Packaging Designer

We are one of the fastest growing brands in the consumer goods industry, seeking a Senior Packaging Designer to join our team in a hybrid role (three days onsite at our El Segundo location).

Responsibilities

• Hands-on product packaging concept and design, developing products and collections across a wide range of categories from concept to production.
• Lead the design and execution of “trend-right” graphics aligned with brand objectives and strategic timelines.
• Art direct final photography and define the visual look for licensed and original brands.
• Create and manage planograms for retailer presentations.
• Ensure line cohesion through complementary packaging scales and a unified brand design approach.
• Manage and lead all packaging timelines with key partners.
• Project manage packaging design and development from concept to production, prioritizing multiple products/projects while delivering milestones on time.
• Present products and product lines to executives and internal stakeholders; incorporate feedback and execute directives.
• Communicate extensively throughout the packaging design process with internal and external resources (designers, product development, engineering, vendors, factories).
• Develop cost-effective packaging designs in partnership with structural engineers.
• Conceptualize and execute presentation materials.
• Identify core market competitors for brands/lines and conduct basic market research.
• Stay abreast of current trends to ensure designs are innovative and competitive.
• Mentor junior-level design staff.
• Lead design for trade shows, retail shows, PR, and other requests as needed.

Requirements

• 7+ years of consumer product design experience.
• Project management training.
• BFA or equivalent degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field.

Skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate visions, ideas, and designs verbally, in writing, and visually.
• Excellent ideation and conceptual skills.
• High-energy, self-motivated, and able to take ownership of work.
• Fluent in Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Understands all elements of design: illustration, page layout, color, and typography.
• Able to design for print and 3D package production, leading the creative process.
• Works effectively with limited direction and no micromanagement.

Schedule

Hybrid role with three days onsite at our El Segundo location.