Packaging Designer Jobs
Packaging Designer jobs are open from entry-level to senior and art director across consumer goods, food and beverage, cosmetics, and retail, with specializations in structural design, sustainable packaging, and brand identity. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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SUMMARY
Marcom is the creatively-led global team that oversees Apple’s consumer facing marketing. We ensure the flawless development and execution of world-class communications across all medias and platforms. Every day, hundreds of millions of Apple customers around the world interact with our products. We drive the strategy and creative work that provide both new and existing customers with simple, engaging and inspiring marketing experiences. The Design Team is responsible for the design and art direction of core communications, including product launches and seasonal campaigns, across Retail, Channel, Packaging, Keynote, and Events. Working in a highly collaborative environment, the Design Packaging team defines the look and feel of all Apple Product Packaging.
DESCRIPTION
As a Senior Designer on the Packaging Design team, you will create innovative, compelling work from initial ideation through final production. In this role, you will explore and execute graphic design, typography, and illustration approaches while maintaining and elevating the quality of existing design systems across global product packaging for one of the world’s most recognizable brands.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- At least 4 years of experience in graphic design and packaging, with the ability to develop innovative creative work across print mediums.
- A portfolio that showcases a strong command of typography, typesetting, branding, photography, and illustration.
- Expert skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Keynote.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Comfortable using AI tools to develop and share concepts.
- Proven experience with attention to detail in reviewing print mechanicals and light-room proofs.
- Working experience with 3D and motion tools (e.g., KeyShot, Cinema 4D, After Effects).
- Illustration skills.
- Clear, confident communicator who can articulate ideas, engage in healthy debate, and take directional feedback from peers and leadership.
- Collaborative, motivated designer who thrives in a dynamic creative environment and finds simple solutions to complex problems.
- Genuinely curious about design, art, architecture, technology, culture, and trends across packaging, branding, retail, and social media.
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $119,700 and $180,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Apple believes accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
SUMMARY
Marcom is the creatively-led global team that oversees Apple’s consumer facing marketing. We ensure the flawless development and execution of world-class communications across all medias and platforms. Every day, hundreds of millions of Apple customers around the world interact with our products. We drive the strategy and creative work that provide both new and existing customers with simple, engaging and inspiring marketing experiences. The Design Team is responsible for the design and art direction of core communications, including product launches and seasonal campaigns, across Retail, Channel, Packaging, Keynote, and Events. Working in a highly collaborative environment, the Design Packaging team defines the look and feel of all Apple Product Packaging.
DESCRIPTION
As a Senior Designer on the Packaging Design team, you will create innovative, compelling work from initial ideation through final production. In this role, you will explore and execute graphic design, typography, and illustration approaches while maintaining and elevating the quality of existing design systems across global product packaging for one of the world’s most recognizable brands.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- At least 4 years of experience in graphic design and packaging, with the ability to develop innovative creative work across print mediums.
- A portfolio that showcases a strong command of typography, typesetting, branding, photography, and illustration.
- Expert skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Keynote.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Comfortable using AI tools to develop and share concepts.
- Proven experience with attention to detail in reviewing print mechanicals and light-room proofs.
- Working experience with 3D and motion tools (e.g., KeyShot, Cinema 4D, After Effects).
- Illustration skills.
- Clear, confident communicator who can articulate ideas, engage in healthy debate, and take directional feedback from peers and leadership.
- Collaborative, motivated designer who thrives in a dynamic creative environment and finds simple solutions to complex problems.
- Genuinely curious about design, art, architecture, technology, culture, and trends across packaging, branding, retail, and social media.
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $119,700 and $180,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Apple believes accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Fashion & Apparel
- Electronics & Hardware
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in packaging designer jobs.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for print-ready artwork
- Experience creating structural dielines and preparing files for production
- Knowledge of packaging substrates including corrugated, rigid, and flexible materials
- Portfolio demonstrating end-to-end packaging projects from concept to final output
- Familiarity with retail packaging compliance including UPC placement and labeling requirements
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, industrial design, or a related field
Tips for Your Packaging Designer Job Search
Show dielines and production specs clearly
Hiring managers in packaging want to see dielines, substrate notes, and print-ready files in your portfolio, not just finished renders. Include a project case study that walks from concept sketch to press-ready artwork so they can assess your technical depth.
Tailor your resume to the industry vertical
A food and beverage brand reads your resume differently than a cosmetics or industrial goods company. Mirror the language in each job posting, whether that is compliance labeling, sustainable materials, or retail shelf impact, and highlight projects from that vertical first.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists packaging designer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by software requirements
Many listings specify Adobe Illustrator, ArtiosCAD, or ESKO as hard requirements. If a posting lists tools you use daily, prioritize applying there. If a tool is unfamiliar, check whether a free trial or tutorial can close that gap before you apply.
Prepare a materials knowledge talking point
Interviewers at packaging-focused companies often ask how you choose between corrugated, rigid, flexible, or sustainable substrates. Prepare one or two project examples where your material choice was deliberate and explain the tradeoffs you weighed against cost and brand requirements.
Negotiate by separating base from production budget
When discussing compensation, ask whether the offer includes a production or software budget, since packaging roles often require licensed tools or prototype vendors. Understanding the full package lets you evaluate offers more accurately before accepting or countering.
Packaging Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most packaging designers?
The companies hiring the most packaging designers right now include Mattel, FuseGlobal, and WSP, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Consumer goods, food and beverage, and cosmetics brands consistently account for the highest volume of active openings.
How many packaging designer jobs are remote?
About 60% of packaging designer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common because of press checks, prototyping, and production collaboration. Brand identity and graphic-focused packaging roles tend to have the most remote flexibility, while structural and industrial packaging positions are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a packaging designer?
Most packaging designers start with a degree in graphic design, industrial design, or a related field, then build a portfolio focused on print and production work. Learning structural dieline creation, understanding printing processes, and gaining hands-on experience with packaging substrates through internships or freelance projects are the most direct ways to break into the field.
Can you get hired as a packaging designer without much experience?
Entry-level packaging designer roles typically require a strong portfolio over years of paid experience. Creating spec projects for real consumer products, redesigning existing packaging as portfolio exercises, and completing internships at printing companies or branding studios gives hiring managers the production evidence they need to evaluate you against candidates with more direct history.
What does the packaging designer interview process look like?
Packaging designer interviews typically begin with a portfolio review where you walk through two or three projects in detail, explaining design decisions, material choices, and how files were prepared for production. A take-home design exercise or on-site skills test is common at mid-size and large employers, followed by a final conversation with a creative director or cross-functional team.
Where can I find and apply to packaging designer jobs?
You can find and apply to packaging designer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your skills and experience, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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