Job Description

SENIOR PACKAGING DESIGNER $90 – 105K

About the Role

Pets + People is a trusted and respected manufacturer of pet and household consumer goods for leading brands such as Burt’s Bees, Arm & Hammer, Clorox and Glad, along with top entertainment properties Disney, Harry Potter and many more. We’re seeking a high-energy Senior Packaging Designer to drive concept development and production for a broad CPG portfolio. You’ll balance creative exploration (new concepts and line extensions) with heavy production and adaptation work across existing lines, retail displays, trade shows, and more.

What You’ll Do

• Create packaging concepts for new products and evolve existing brand systems.
• Work with Product Managers to confirm briefs, specs, timelines, and task accuracy.
• Traffic and deliver artwork on schedule; maintain version control and release logs.
• Prepare files for production per templates and direction; manage adaptations across SKUs, sizes, and markets.
• Ensure designs meet internal standards and all licensing partners’ brand guidelines.
• Guarantee all files are complete and correct (dielines, bleeds, color profiles, barcodes/GTINs, legal copy).
• Follow and improve SOPs for approvals, file naming, asset libraries, and archival.
• Participate in quarterly competitive shopping trips; translate insights into actionable design updates.
• Partner across teams to understand new brand needs.

What You’ll Bring

• 7+ years’ experience in consumer goods packaging design .
• Bachelor’s degree in Design/Art or equivalent experience.
• Strong leadership skills with empathy and compassion; experience mentoring others.
• Capable multi-tasker who can pivot with shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Clear, collaborative communicator who welcomes feedback and shares knowledge.
• Deep understanding of brand guideline usage; excellent typography, composition, and color sense.
• Expert in packaging production and retail display design; factory-ready file setup is second nature.
• Extensive knowledge of substrates, materials, printing (flexo/litho/digital), finishing, and comping.
• Proficiency: Adobe Creative Suite (Ai, Ps, Id) and Microsoft Office on Mac.
• General understanding of product manufacturing processes.
• Trend-aware, creative problem solver with a positive, fun-loving attitude—who also loves pets.
• Portfolio showcasing relevant packaging and display work is required.

Nice to Have

• Experience in pet or home-care categories (toys, treats, grooming, odor control, laundry/tabletop/dishwashing)
• Basic knowledge of regulatory/claims (FNS, CPSIA, Proposition 65, recycling symbols, country of origin).
• 3D visualization or mockup skills (KeyShot, Dimension) and color proofing experience.
• Experience with molded items and/or trade shows is a plus.

Company Perks

• Hybrid role: three in-office day, two work from home
• 20 additional work-from-anywhere days
• Paid time off
• Health, dental and vision insurance401k available
• Pet friendly office
• Access to Udemy for personal growth.

How to Apply: Send your resume and portfolio to [email/contact]. Please include examples of production files, printed outcomes, and any retail display/trade show work.

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