Packaging Designer

As the Packaging Designer, you will develop visually compelling packaging across both licensed and non-licensed product lines, delivering innovative design solutions that elevate brand presence and engage consumers across diverse retail environments! Working closely with the Brand team and your Design Manager, you will ensure that all of your designs perfectly align with overarching brand goals and objectives. You must possess a high level of initiative and be self-guided to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Come join one of the world’s biggest toy-making companies and help us shape the future of play!

What You Will Do:

• Develop innovative and functional packaging concepts, structural designs, and high-quality renders to support retail presentations and internal reviews
• Uphold brand integrity by ensuring alignment with established graphics standards, layout principles, and photo retouching to meet packaging objectives
• Evaluate package designs for fit, structure, function, material selection, cost-effectiveness, manufacturability, and transportation feasibility
• Collaborate closely with the Brand team to translate objectives into compelling packaging designs that meet internal goals and strict licensor guidelines
• Partner cross-functionally with internal teams, Product Managers, and the Asia packaging team to ensure seamless execution from concept through production
• Review and approve print proofs, final engineering pilots (FEPs), and pre-production samples to ensure quality and accuracy before mass production
• Modify and create accurate packaging die-lines
• Proactively monitor packaging industry trends, materials, and technologies to contribute fresh, innovative design solutions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisor Responsibilities: No

What We Are Looking For:

• 3+ years of professional experience in packaging design
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Illustrator and Photoshop) and Google Workspace (G-Suite)
• Strong understanding of design principles, layout composition, typography, and applying strict branding style guides
• Exceptional attention to detail with a keen eye for visual quality and aesthetics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional departments
• Highly organized, accountable, and proactive problem-solver who is comfortable adapting to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have:

• Associate’s degree in Design, Packaging Design, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, or a related field is a plus
• Experience in consumer goods, specifically within the toy or entertainment industry
• Prior experience with trade show and retail displays

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer The base salary may vary based on experience, role tenure, performance, industry, and location. Eligibility for the annual performance incentive may apply. Jazwares is a multi-state employer, so the salary range may not apply to other states.

Our benefits package includes basic medical insurance that is 100% company-paid for employees and their children, employee basic life and AD&D insurance, a 401(K) retirement program with Jazwares matching up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.

Our work environment provides a flexible work schedule that includes a Monday through Thursday on-site, with an optional WFH on Fridays, up to 20 workdays fully remote each year, and Time Off for vacation and sick leave. Through Jazwares Cares, you will have the opportunity to volunteer for up to 16 hours a year on community service projects.

Working at Jazwares At Jazwares, we believe an innovative idea can come from anywhere and anyone. Through our three pillars, we foster innovation and encourage creativity in every area of our business.

• Passion: Our conviction and enthusiasm show in our products, relationships, and commitment to our community.
• Collaboration: We share one vision worldwide, constantly striving to improve and innovate together.
• Humility: We recognize the value in others a…