Packaging Designer

CHROME HEARTS® , the Fine Jewelry, Accessories, Shoes, Fragrance & Home Goods company renowned for its sophisticated life-inspired designs, was conceived in 1988 by Richard Stark in Los Angeles. Honoring a commitment to quality materials and timeless design, CHROME HEARTS® now has thirty+ stores across North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in the most exclusive boutiques around the world.

Position Summary

Chrome Hearts is seeking a highly creative and detail-oriented Packaging Designer to develop and execute premium packaging systems across multiple product categories. This role is responsible for transforming creative concepts and established brand direction into production-ready packaging designs, artwork, and manufacturing files.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in packaging design, graphic design, and print production, with the ability to balance creative execution with technical accuracy. This role requires a designer who understands packaging structure, materials, finishes, production processes, and the importance of delivering elevated consumer experiences through thoughtful design and precise execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute packaging graphics across primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging formats including cartons, labels, bottles, boxes, bags, gift packaging, displays, and promotional materials.
• Develop packaging layouts that maintain consistency across product lines, collections, and brand touchpoints.
• Create production-ready artwork, mechanicals, and print files for manufacturing.
• Prepare and manage packaging files including dielines, artwork revisions, copy updates, regulatory changes, and production modifications.
• Review vendor proofs, color samples, print tests, and production samples to ensure accuracy and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Creative, Product Development, Marketing, Retail, Production, and external vendors throughout the packaging development process.
• Research and specify materials, finishes, printing techniques, coatings, embossing, foil stamping, and specialty production methods.
• Translate creative direction into accurate, functional, and visually compelling packaging solutions.
• Maintain organized artwork files, version control, production documentation, and packaging specifications.
• Support packaging adaptations across multiple SKUs, sizes, colors, product extensions, and seasonal launches.
• Assist with press checks, production approvals, and troubleshooting packaging issues with vendors and manufacturers.
• Ensure all packaging aligns with established brand standards and maintains consistency across all consumer touchpoints.
• Manage multiple packaging projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and production requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, Visual Communication, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in packaging design, graphic design, or production design.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating packaging design, typography, brand execution, and production artwork.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
• Strong understanding of: Packaging dielines, Print production, Prepress requirements, Color management, Packaging manufacturing processes, Production workflows
• Experience preparing mechanical files and artwork for print production.
• Strong typography, layout, hierarchy, and visual communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and file management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, revisions, and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal teams and external manufacturing partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing luxury, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, or premium consumer packaging.
• Knowledge of specialty printing techniques including embossing, foil stamping, debossing, coatings, and textured finishes.
• Experience working with packaging vendors, printers, and manufacturers.
• Familiarity with packaging components, materials, and structural considerations.
• Experience adapting packaging systems across multiple SKUs and product categories.
• Understanding of retail environments, visual merchandising, and consumer product presentation.
• Experience with regulatory packaging requirements and compliance updates.
• Familiarity with sustainable packaging materials and production methods.

Portfolio Requirements

A portfolio is required and should demonstrate:

• Packaging design systems and brand execution
• Primary and secondary packaging projects
• Retail packaging and promotional materials
• Production-ready artwork and mechanical files
• Strong typography and layout skills
• Material, finish, and print application knowledge
• Projects demonstrating attention to detail, technical accuracy, and elevated design execution

BENEFITS

• 401(k) Matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Vision Insurance

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Chrome Hearts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The pay range for this role is:

100,000.00 - 120,000.00 USD per year (Hollywood, CA)