Senior Packaging Designer

Role Overview

The Senior Packaging Designer will develop packaging concepts, structural layouts, dielines, print-ready artwork, product packaging systems and packaging communication from concept through final production. The candidate should understand both creative design and practical packaging execution.

Key Responsibilities

1. Packaging Design & Development

• Design primary, secondary and tertiary packaging for electronics and consumer products.
• Develop packaging concepts aligned with product positioning, brand guidelines and customer requirements.
• Create box designs, sleeves, pouches, inserts, labels, stickers and other packaging components.
• Develop packaging layouts with clear hierarchy, typography, imagery, icons and product information.
• Create packaging variants for different SKUs, models, colours and markets.

2. Dielines & Artwork Preparation

• Prepare and modify packaging dielines according to approved structural dimensions.
• Create accurate print-ready artwork with correct bleed, margins, folds, cut lines and safety areas.
• Manage artwork specifications including dimensions, material, finish, printing process and colour requirements.
• Ensure barcodes, QR codes, regulatory information, product specifications and mandatory content are correctly placed.
• Prepare final files in appropriate formats for printing and production.

3. Structural & Packaging Visualization

• Create 2D packaging layouts and 3D packaging mockups for internal and customer approvals.
• Work with structural packaging vendors to develop practical and cost-effective packaging solutions.
• Evaluate packaging usability, product fit, protection and presentation.
• Support packaging development for new product launches and engineering changes.

4. Print & Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate with packaging printers, suppliers and vendors for artwork execution and sampling.
• Review colour proofs, samples, mockups and pre-production packaging.
• Check print quality, dimensions, finishing, alignment and artwork accuracy before mass production.
• Resolve artwork and production issues with vendors and internal teams.
• Maintain packaging specifications and approved artwork records.

5. Branding & Product Communication

• Ensure packaging follows Brandworks and customer brand guidelines.
• Create visually strong packaging that communicates product features and value proposition clearly.
• Support product launches with packaging visuals, mockups and presentation material.
• Maintain consistency across packaging, product labels and marketing collateral.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with NPD, Product, Marketing, Purchase, Quality, Production and SCM teams.
• Coordinate with customers and internal stakeholders to understand packaging requirements.
• Manage multiple packaging projects and deliver artwork within agreed timelines.
• Maintain version control and organized packaging artwork documentation.

Technical Skills Required

• Adobe Illustrator – Advanced
• Adobe Photoshop – Good working knowledge
• Adobe InDesign – Good working knowledge
• Packaging dieline and print-production knowledge
• Strong understanding of CMYK, Pantone, bleed, die-cut, folding and printing processes
• Knowledge of corrugated board, paperboard, E-flute, B-flute, PET, pouches and labels is an advantage
• Basic 3D packaging visualization/mockup knowledge is an advantage

Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person