Contract Packaging Engineer

Exploding Kittens, Inc.

Packaging Engineer developing structural packaging solutions for games at Exploding Kittens. Creating, refining dielines, box sizing and packout solutions for manufacturing.

Posted 7/7/2026contractLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $40 - $46 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute packaging engineering and custom die line creation for new games, including boxes, inserts, trays, instructions, packout, and other packaging components.
Review the Bills of Materials (BOMs) and other supporting documentation to understand game contents in order to provide appropriate sizing for the game box and all internal components based on component count, product goals, shelf considerations, cost targets, and customer experience.
Recommend insert tray structures and packout solutions that organize and protect components while supporting ease of setup, intuitive unboxing and repacking, cost efficiency, and production feasibility.
Work cross-functionally with Art, PMO, and Production to ensure packaging supports product goals, creative direction, player experience, manufacturing requirements, and quality standards.
Review factory adjusted die lines and provide clear feedback on structural changes, including whether to move forward with vendor recommendations. Identify and resolve structural, material, sizing, packout, or production issues before files move into final production.
Identify opportunities for cost savings, material efficiency, production efficiency, and structural improvements without compromising quality, durability, or customer experience.
Maintain clean, organized files with properly marked layers, specification, and naming conventions according to company standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Structural Packaging Design, Product Design, or a related field preferred.
Strong proficiency in Illustrator and InDesign. Experience in CAD or 3D modeling software is a plus.
Experience in toy, game, consumer product, or retail packaging experience preferred.
Strong understanding of packaging manufacturing processes, materials, construction methods, dielines, and production requirements.
Ability to review BOMs and component lists, understand product packout needs, and recommend appropriate box sizes, insert structures, instruction formats, and packaging component dimensions.
Excellent organization and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple SKUs and deadlines simultaneously.
Clear visual, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to present structural recommendations, risks, tradeoffs, problems, and solutions to different audiences.
Comfort working under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy, quality, and attention to detail.

Benefits

Comp & perks

🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account Exploding Kittens, Inc. Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 51 - 200 employees Exploding Kittens is a leading game and entertainment company with a mission to inspire people to connect, laugh, and play fun games in the physical world. After initially seeking to raise $10K through Kickstarter, the Exploding Kittens campaign raised $8.7M in 30 days from 219,000 backers. To date, Exploding Kittens is the #1 most-backed project in Kickstarter history and has sold over 18 million games. Started by former Xbox game designer Elan Lee and The Oatmeal’s founder Matthew Inman, Exploding Kittens and its family of games seek to reshape traditional game night into an entertaining person-to-person experience. Today, there are nearly 30 games available for purchase as well as an Exploding Kittens mobile app that is one of the top 30 premium games on both iOS, Android, and the Nintendo Switch console, as well as a free-to-play app, Kitty Letter. Contract Packaging Engineer Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 8 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Los Angeles – Hybrid 💵 $40 - $46 / hour ⏳ Contract/Temporary 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 👷🏻‍♀️ Engineer Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Execute packaging engineering and custom die line creation for new games, including boxes, inserts, trays, instructions, packout, and other packaging components.
Review the Bills of Materials (BOMs) and other supporting documentation to understand game contents in order to provide appropriate sizing for the game box and all internal components based on component count, product goals, shelf considerations, cost targets, and customer experience.
Recommend insert tray structures and packout solutions that organize and protect components while supporting ease of setup, intuitive unboxing and repacking, cost efficiency, and production feasibility.
Work cross-functionally with Art, PMO, and Production to ensure packaging supports product goals, creative direction, player experience, manufacturing requirements, and quality standards.
Review factory adjusted die lines and provide clear feedback on structural changes, including whether to move forward with vendor recommendations. Identify and resolve structural, material, sizing, packout, or production issues before files move into final production.
Identify opportunities for cost savings, material efficiency, production efficiency, and structural improvements without compromising quality, durability, or customer experience.
Maintain clean, organized files with properly marked layers, specification, and naming conventions according to company standards. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Structural Packaging Design, Product Design, or a related field preferred.
Strong proficiency in Illustrator and InDesign. Experience in CAD or 3D modeling software is a plus.
Experience in toy, game, consumer product, or retail packaging experience preferred.
Strong understanding of packaging manufacturing processes, materials, construction methods, dielines, and production requirements.
Ability to review BOMs and component lists, understand product packout needs, and recommend appropriate box sizes, insert structures, instruction formats, and packaging component dimensions.
Excellent organization and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple SKUs and deadlines simultaneously.
Clear visual, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to present structural recommendations, risks, tradeoffs, problems, and solutions to different audiences.
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Hard Skills & Tools

Packaging EngineeringBOM ReviewDielinesInsert Tray StructuresCost Efficiency3D Modeling SoftwareProduction FeasibilityMaterial EfficiencyStructural ImprovementsPackaging Component Dimensions

Soft Skills

Organization SkillsTime ManagementAttention to DetailProblem SolvingVerbal Communication