Packaging Designer

twelveNYC

. Work with Designers and Development teams in creating retail-ready packaging for a variety of brands .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeBrooklyn • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in packaging design, including proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and the ability to create impactful designs through typography, imagery, and layout. Capable of collaborating effectively within teams while managing independent projects and incorporating feedback to refine design concepts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Adobe Creative Cloud ProficiencyPackaging Design ExperiencePrint-Ready File PreparationCollaboration and TeamworkDetail-Oriented and Organized

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Hard Skills

Packaging DesignTypographyImageryLayoutIllustration3D Rendering SoftwarePrint-Ready FilesDielinesTech PacksPost-Production Artwork

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsDetail-OrientedOrganizedEager to LearnSolutions-Driven

Tools & Technologies

Adobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe Photoshop

Industry Keywords

Retail PackagingBrand GuidelinesMarket TrendsSustainability InitiativesCollaborative Team Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with Designers and Development teams in creating retail-ready packaging for a variety of brands
Design execution across packaging collections, including layouts, graphics, and visual refinements
Research packaging trends, materials, and sustainability initiatives to help inform design concepts
Create mockups, comps, and basic renderings to help visualize packaging ideas
Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute fresh, thoughtful ideas within a collaborative team environment
Learn and apply brand guidelines to ensure consistency across seasonal and evergreen packaging collections
Help maintain organized working files, ensuring assets, links, and versions are clearly labeled and easy to locate
Develop packaging concepts with consideration for brand tone, market trends, and price points
Support exploration of new packaging materials, structures, and production techniques under senior guidance
Incorporate feedback from senior designers, developers, and stakeholders, making revisions as needed
Leverage AI to improve process efficiency and automation while preserving individual creativity, judgment, and original thinking

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-6 years of relevant design experience at an in-house creative team or design agency preferred
Highly Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
Experience combining typography, Imagery, color and layout to create impactful designs
Experience or interest in illustration or 3D rendering software is a plus
Experience preparing print-ready files, dielines, templates, tech packs, and post-production artwork
Ability to generate and communicate ideas visually through sketches, comps, or simple renderings
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams while also taking ownership of independent projects
Strong communication skills, Detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
Team-oriented, humble, and solutions-driven with a positive attitude

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life)
Hybrid work environment
Mental Health Mondays: Once a month our offices close globally (that's an additional 12 days per year)
Generous Paid Time Off -- Including your birthday, personal days, and time off around holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Family planning and wellness benefits
Summer Fridays
Discretionary Bonuses