Packaging Designer/Product Designer; Entry–Mid Level
Listed on 2026-03-08
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Design & Architecture
Graphic Designer, Digital Media / Production
Nashville, TN (On-site – Local Candidates Only) Department:
Product Development / Creative
Reports to:
Director of Product Development
We are a fast-growing toy company based in Nashville seeking a Packaging Designer with product development exposure to join our in-house creative team.
This role is primarily focused on retail packaging design, with secondary involvement in product concepting and development support. The ideal candidate is strong in layout, typography, and print production, and enjoys collaborating cross-functionally to bring trend-driven products to market.
This is an on-site position requiring close collaboration with product development, sales, marketing, and overseas manufacturing partners.
Primary Responsibilities- Create original graphics, icons, patterns, typography systems, and layout structures
- Prepare print-ready files and manage dielines with production accuracy
- Ensure packaging aligns with brand standards and retailer requirement
- Develop mockups and presentation materials for internal reviews and retailer submissionsi>
- 1–4 years of experience in packaging design, graphic design, or related field
- Strong portfolio showcasing packaging and graphic design
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Strong understanding of print production, dielines, and color management
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management abilities
- Comfortable working on-site in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Experience in toy, children’s products, novelty, or CPG packaging
Knowledge of retailer packaging requirements (Target, Walmart, etc.)
Working knowledge of 3D CAD or rendering software
Experience collaborating with overseas factories
What We OfferPaid healthcare benefits (employee coverage)
PTO and 401(k) options
Collaborative, creative work environment
Opportunity to work on trend-driven products
Local Nashville candidates only. On-site presence required
Please note:
A portfolio is required for consideration. Applications submitted without a portfolio will not be reviewed.
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