Senior Packaging Designer

Bakery Agency

Senior Packaging Designer creating FMCG and CPG packaging for Bakery, an Austin creative agency. Translating brand strategy into shelf-ready concepts, structural designs, and production-ready packages.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in packaging design, with a strong focus on holistic brand concepts and structural packaging. Capable of managing client relationships and delivering impactful presentations while ensuring brand integrity and compliance with regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Packaging Design ExperienceAdobe Creative Cloud ProficiencyStructural Packaging Design3D Visualization Tools KnowledgeClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Holistic Packaging ConceptsStructural Packaging DesignPrint Production KnowledgeConsumer Psychology UnderstandingTechnical Execution

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationIntegrityReliabilityAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Adobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAdobe InDesignArtiosCADCinema 4D

Industry Keywords

FMCGCPGShelf ImpactRegulatory RequirementsLabeling Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work on iconic consumer brands, shaping packaging that carries real shelf presence and cultural relevance
Create holistic concepts and design solutions that build on a brand's identity and create point of difference across every touchpoint
Connect strategy to craft
Quickly edit and refine concepts to land on the strongest idea
Manage relationships with vendors and production partners, including printers, structural engineers, and prototypers
Collaborate with internal teams and client experts on creative solutions
Build trust with clients and colleagues through integrity, reliability, and openness
Act as a creative partner to clients and build long-term relationships
Interpret and push back on feedback to protect brand integrity
Bring design expertise to client conversations and presentations
Identify opportunities to deepen client relationships
Deliver pitches and client presentations
Communicate clearly across all levels and adapt messaging to the audience
Encourage collaborative, cross-functional studio working

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 6 years of packaging design experience
Skilled in holistic packaging and brand concepts from idea through final production
Portfolio showing work on iconic FMCG or CPG brands
Strong grasp of structural packaging design in three dimensions
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
Working knowledge of 3D visualization tools such as ArtiosCAD or Cinema 4D
Working knowledge of print production, including CMYK, Pantone matching, foil stamping, and special finishes
Knowledge of how paper, plastic, and metal substrates affect printing and appearance
Understanding of consumer psychology and shelf impact
Awareness of regulatory and labeling requirements, including ingredients, barcodes, safety warnings, and recycling symbols
Experience managing multiple creative projects simultaneously
Ability to connect creative thinking with technical execution
Comfortable using AI tools without relying on AI-generated portfolio work
Must be employable in the USA and work on-site in Austin, TX

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive insurance coverage, inclusive of medical, dental, and vision
401k Retirement with 3% employer matching
Open PTO Policy
2 weeks Work From Anywhere (WFA)
13 weeks paid Maternity and Paternity leave
Pet-Friendly Office
Yearly Creative Stipend
Snacks, Meals and Drinks
No Time Tracking!