Packaging Production Designer (New York)

PACKAGING PRODUCTION DESIGNER $75 95K

Pets + People is a trusted and respected manufacturer of pet and household consumer goods for leading brands such as Burts Bees, Arm & Hammer, Clorox and Glad, along with top entertainment properties Disney, Harry Potter and many more. Were looking for a detail-obsessed Packaging Production Designer to translate concepts into production-ready files across our licensed consumer packaged goods portfolio (pet and home categories). Youll be the bridge between design, product management, licensors, and factoriesensuring every dyeline, spec, and artwork handoff is accurate, on time, and on brand.

What You'll Do :

Partner with Product Managers to confirm specs, timelines, and task details are complete and correct.

Traffic, track, and deliver final artwork on schedule; maintain version control.

Ensure all designs meet internal brand standards and licensing partners brand guidelines (color, typography, claims, legal, and packaging hierarchies).

Prepare impeccable production files : correct dyelines, bleeds, layers, color profiles, barcodes / GTINs, callouts, and linked assets; package files for factory use.

Approve factory samples and digital proofs.

Participate in quarterly competitive shopping trips; synthesize trends and opportunities into actionable packaging updates.

Coordinate with external vendors (prepress, printers, factories) when necessary to resolve technical issues and optimize outcomes (materials, finishes, cost).

What Youll Bring :

35+ years in packaging production or design for CPG (licensed brands a plus).

Expert in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop; comfortable with Acrobat preflight, color management, and packaging mockup tools.

Strong understanding of print processes (flexo, litho, digital), materials, color systems (CMYK, spot / Pantone), and sustainability considerations.

Demonstrated mastery of dyelines, structural files (shippers and merchandisers), and factory-ready art packaging.

Working knowledge of PLM / PM tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com) and digital asset management.

Meticulous attention to detail, excellent organization, and deadline discipline across high-volume SKUs.

Clear communicator able to collaborate with PMs, licensors, and international factories.

Portfolio demonstrating production-ready packaging 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.

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]. Include examples of production files and printed outcomes.