Pets + People (Fetch for Pets & Brand Buzz) · 2 weeks ago
Packaging Production Designer
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $105K/yr
3+ years expPets + People is a trusted manufacturer of pet and household consumer goods, seeking a detail-obsessed Packaging Production Designer. The role involves translating concepts into production-ready files, ensuring accuracy and brand compliance throughout the design and production process.
ComputerConsumer GoodsE-CommerceFashionManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
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 dielines, 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)
Qualification
Required
3–5+ 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 dielines, 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
Preferred
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
Benefits
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.
Company
Pets + People (Fetch for Pets & Brand Buzz)
At Pets + People, we make tails wag and customers smile with products brought to market through strategic licensing and innovation.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Steven Shweky
Top Dog
Recent News
2024-04-07
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