Pets + People (Fetch for Pets & Brand Buzz) · 1 week ago
Senior Packaging Designer
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $110K/yr
7+ years expPets + People is a trusted and respected manufacturer of pet and household consumer goods, and they are seeking a high-energy Senior Packaging Designer to drive concept development and production for a broad CPG portfolio. The role involves creating packaging concepts, managing adaptations, and ensuring designs meet brand guidelines while collaborating across teams.
ComputerConsumer GoodsE-CommerceFashionManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Create packaging concepts for new products and evolve existing brand systems
Work with Product Managers to confirm briefs, specs, timelines, and task accuracy
Traffic and deliver artwork on schedule; maintain version control and release logs
Prepare files for production per templates and direction; manage adaptations across SKUs, sizes, and markets
Ensure designs meet internal standards and all licensing partners’ brand guidelines
Guarantee all files are complete and correct (dielines, bleeds, color profiles, barcodes/GTINs, legal copy)
Follow and improve SOPs for approvals, file naming, asset libraries, and archival
Participate in quarterly competitive shopping trips; translate insights into actionable design updates
Partner across teams to understand new brand needs
Qualification
Required
7+ years' experience in consumer goods packaging design
Bachelor's degree in Design/Art or equivalent experience
Strong leadership skills with empathy and compassion; experience mentoring others
Capable multi-tasker who can pivot with shifting priorities and deadlines
Clear, collaborative communicator who welcomes feedback and shares knowledge
Deep understanding of brand guideline usage; excellent typography, composition, and color sense
Expert in packaging production and retail display design; factory-ready file setup is second nature
Extensive knowledge of substrates, materials, printing (flexo/litho/digital), finishing, and comping
Proficiency: Adobe Creative Suite (Ai, Ps, Id) and Microsoft Office on Mac
General understanding of product manufacturing processes
Trend-aware, creative problem solver with a positive, fun-loving attitude—who also loves pets
Portfolio showcasing relevant packaging and display work 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
Experience with molded items and/or trade shows is a plus
Benefits
Hybrid role: three in-office day, two work from home
20 additional work-from-anywhere days
Paid time off
Health, dental and vision insurance
401k 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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