Senior Packaging / Product Designers

Position OverviewOur client is seeking fulltime Senior Packaging / Product Designers to lead packaging initiatives across multiple brands and product lines. This role requires a designer with strong production expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to guide projects from concept through mass production. In addition to hands-on design, the Senior Designer will provide creative leadership, collaborate cross-functionally, and mentor junior team members.They are a well-established consumer goods wholesaler and design house, producing large-scale, retail-ready products across categories such as Consumer Electronics, LED Lighting, Automotive, Beauty, and Hydration. Their in-house creative team plays a critical role in shaping brand identity and shelf presence for high-volume consumer products.This position is 5 days per week onsite in Manhattan, NY. Key Responsibilities * Lead end-to-end packaging design projects from ideation through final production * Translate brand strategy, customer needs, and retailer requirements into effective packaging solutions * Develop concepts, mood boards, renderings, and final production artwork * Oversee complex packaging structures, dielines, materials, and printing processes * Ensure consistency across packaging, branding, and related marketing assets * Guide and mentor junior and mid-level designers * Partner closely with sales, merchandising, sourcing, and product development teams * Maintain and contribute to packaging standards, materials libraries, and technical documentation * Review production proofs and conduct color, print, and quality checks * Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and cost considerationsQualifications * 8+ years of experience in packaging or consumer product design * Bachelor's degree in a relevant design field (preferred) * Strong portfolio demonstrating market-ready packaging design * Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite * Deep understanding of packaging materials, tooling, dielines, and print production * Experience working with high-volume manufacturing and retail environments * Strong visual judgment with excellent attention to detail * Proven ability to lead projects, provide creative direction, and mentor others * Comfortable collaborating across departments and presenting work to stakeholders * Consistently delivering high-quality, production-ready packaging on timeIn this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment. Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, but you may also: Email your resume in Word to: [email protected] Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: : AS34-1981747 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered. * Amanda Zaro - Senior Recruiter For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States. This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 03/25/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical