Packaging & Production Designer

Suja Life was founded in 2012 with a shared dream to transform people's lives through mindful nutrition. To address the lack of clean, nutritious, and convenient beverages available, the founders created a line of organic cold-pressed juices made from the freshest and most powerful ingredients imaginable, in a form closest to the living plants they originated from. What began as a local cold-pressed juice delivery service on skateboards in SoCal, has since evolved into a nationwide leader in organic juices and wellness shots. Today, Suja Life boasts an expanding range of portfolio of brands, including Suja Organic, Vive Organic, and Slice.

Role Description :

Suja Life is seeking a Packaging and Production Designer with strong creative and technical expertise to bring our brands to life across packaging touchpoints. This role blends concept development and design execution with production precision. You’ll be responsible for ideating packaging concepts (across bottles, cans, cartons and labels) that align with brand identities across the Suja Life portfolio, as well as preparing accurate, print-ready files that meet production, sustainability and regulatory standards.

Job Title : Packaging & Production Designer

Department : Marketing – Suja Studio

Direct Reports : n / a

Reports To : Senior Graphic Designer

Location : Oceanside, CA (hybrid)

Classification : Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of this role include :

• Concept Development : Create original packaging concepts that reflect brand positioning and resonate with consumers across retail, e-commerce, and promotional channels.
• Design Execution : Prepare accurate and print-ready dielines, mockups, and final artwork for various packaging formats (boxes, labels, cartons, bags, etc.) ensuring consistency across SKUs and product lines.
• Brand Consistency : Maintain visual alignment with brand guidelines while pushing creative boundaries within the packaging space.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : While this role is dedicated towards production, will work closely with the Associate Manager, Innovation to ensure packaging meets functional, aesthetic, and compliance requirements.
• Production Support : Manage pre-press, proof reviews, troubleshoot design / production challenges, and ensure quality standards are upheld during printing and manufacturing to maintain design integrity. This will occur onsite at Suja's HQ in Oceanside, CA.
• Asset Management : Organize and maintain a central repository for all packaging assets within DAM, ensuring easy access for the team and ensuring brand consistency across all materials.

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