Twelve · 8 hours ago
Junior Packaging Designer
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$70K/yr - $70K/yrTwelve is a company that designs and builds inspiring merchandise and packaging for prestigious brands. The Junior Packaging Designer will support senior designers in creating retail-ready packaging, collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to design execution and mockups.
Consumer GoodsManufacturingProduct DesignProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Support senior designers and development teams in creating retail-ready packaging for a variety of brands
Assist with design execution across packaging collections, including layouts, graphics, and visual refinements
Research packaging trends, materials, and sustainability initiatives to help inform design concepts
Create mockups, comps, and basic renderings to help visualize packaging ideas
Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute fresh, thoughtful ideas within a collaborative team environment
Learn and apply brand guidelines (when necessary) to ensure consistency across seasonal and evergreen packaging collections
Help maintain organized working files, ensuring assets, links, and versions are clearly labeled and easy to locate
Assist in developing packaging concepts with consideration for brand tone, market trends, and price points
Support exploration of new packaging materials, structures, and production techniques under senior guidance
Incorporate feedback from senior designers, developers, and stakeholders, making revisions as needed
Qualification
Required
Internship or entry-level experience at an in-house creative team or design agency preferred
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Packaging Design, Graphic Design, or a related field
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
Basic understanding of how typography, imagery, color, and layout work together in design
Familiarity with print-ready files, dielines, and templates is a plus
Experience or interest in illustration or 3D rendering software is a plus
Basic understanding of packaging materials and print production processes
Ability to generate and communicate ideas visually through sketches, comps, or simple renderings
Familiarity with the Pantone color system
Open-minded, adaptable, and receptive to constructive feedback
Strong communication skills, Detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
Team-oriented, humble, and solutions-driven with a positive attitude
Benefits
Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life)
Hybrid work environment
Mental Health Mondays: Once a month our offices close globally (that's an additional 12 days per year)
Generous Paid Time Off -- Including your birthday, personal days, and time off around holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Summer Fridays
Discretionary Bonuses
Company
Twelve
We design and build the worlds most inspiring merchandise and packaging for the worlds most coveted brands.
Founded in 2005
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase