Assistant Packaging Engineer: Design to Production

Job Description:

Assistant Packaging Engineer The Assistant Packaging Engineer will support the design, development, and production of packaging across footwear, apparel, and accessories. This role blends foundational packaging engineering knowledge with hands-on project coordination, contributing to packaging solutions that align with design intent while meeting production and quality standards.

Under the direction of the Trims and Label Director, you will partner closely with Design and Merchandising teams to help translate concepts into production-ready packaging, gaining experience in dielines, material selection, print production, and packaging execution across the product lifecycle.

What will you be doing?

Support the development of packaging solutions that balance design intent, functionality, cost, and manufacturability

Assist in creating and reviewing dielines and packaging specifications, ensuring accuracy and readiness for production

Partner with Design and Merchandising teams to help bring packaging concepts to life in a production-ready format

Support print production execution, including artwork setup, color consistency, and material/finish alignment

Help manage packaging development timelines and milestones, tracking progress across projects

Assist with purchase order (PO) tracking and production coordination, ensuring packaging stays on schedule

Communicate with vendors and internal partners to support issue resolution and day-to-day execution

Participate in packaging testing and validation, including durability and performance checks

Support tooling and production readiness to ensure successful bulk manufacturing

Maintain packaging specifications, samples, and approvals within PLM systems

Contribute to maintaining material standards and documentation

Assist with sustainability tracking and reporting efforts

What will you need to bring?

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Production Engineering, or related field preferred1+ years of experience or relevant internships in packaging, print production, or CPG environments preferred

Basic understanding of dielines, packaging structures, and materials

Exposure to print production processes and color fundamentals is a plus Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks

High attention to detail and willingness to learn technical processes

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners (Design, Merch, Vendors)
Proactive mindset with curiosity and a willingness to grow in a fast-paced environment

Company Description Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennia ls with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.

The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites ,  and  more about A&F Co.

by visiting our corporate website here.

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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