Packaging Production Designer
The Role:
This is a hybrid role for a rare kind of person: a strong packaging designer who can also run projects end-to-end. You'll design the artwork — labels, mylar bags, 3D renders — AND manage each order from PO to production to delivery. You're the hub between our customers, sales, factories, and shipping team: you create the art, get it approved, hand it to the factory, and track the order until it lands at the customer's door.
If you're the kind of designer who not only makes beautiful, print-ready files but also keeps a clean tracker, follows up without being asked, and hates surprises — this role was written for you.
About Us:
We are a fast-growing packaging company serving consumer brands. We source, produce, and deliver custom packaging — jars, tubes, mylar bags, and labels — working with domestic and overseas factories to get our customers exactly what they need, on time, looking incredible.
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (US Pacific Time) with a 1-hour unpaid break (40 hours per week)
What You’ll Do:
Design
- Design production-ready artwork for labels, mylar bags, jars, tubes, and boxes
- Build and work from dielines; prepare clean print-ready files (bleeds, spot colors, white/matte/gloss layers, foil and spot-UV callouts)
- Create photorealistic 3D renders and mockups for customer approvals and sales presentations
- Work directly with customers on revisions; turn vague feedback into fast, accurate updates
- Keep art files organized and versioned so any project can be reprinted or revised months later
Project Management
- Own every order end-to-end: from PO through artwork approval, production, freight, and delivery
- Maintain the master order tracker — status, next action, and dates for every project, updated daily
- Communicate lead times and shipping updates to customers proactively — before they have to ask
- Work with overseas and domestic factories on production schedules, samples, and quality issues
- Coordinate freight and BOLs with the shipping team; flag delays, damages, and mispicks early and drive them to resolution
- Keep documentation clean: POs, invoices, approvals, and correspondence organized and findable
Must-Haves:
- 3+ years of packaging design experience — portfolio heavy on labels, flexible packaging/mylar bags, and product packaging (we will ask to see it; this is the whole interview)
- Expert in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; fluent with dielines, Pantone/spot colors, and print production setup
- Strong 3D rendering skills — KeyShot, Blender, Cinema 4D, Adobe Dimension, or equivalent
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines — you've owned timelines, not just tasks
- Highly organized: trackers, checklists, written confirmations, versioned files
- Strong written communication — clear, professional emails to customers, factories, and vendors
- Understanding of print processes (digital, flexo, rotogravure) and how each affects file setup
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience working with overseas suppliers/factories
- Order-management/ERP software or PM tools (NetSuite )
- Motion graphics or product animation for social/sales content
What Success Looks Like:
- Customers approve faster because your renders show them exactly what they're getting
- Factories never kick back a file for setup issues — and never miss a date without us knowing first
- Anyone on the team can open your tracker and know the status of every order in 30 seconds
- Nothing ships wrong, late, or undocumented on your watch
Independent Contractor Perks
- Permanent work from home
- Immediate hiring
- Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations
Note:
Please click the Apply Now button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.
Important Disclaimer:
BruntWork never charges fees for applying or any part of the hiring process—it is 100% free. If you are ever asked for payment, please stop and report it immediately to our official email address through the ‘Contact Us’ form on our official BruntWork website.
Job Category
Design and Editing
Job Type
Full Time (35 hours or more per week)
Work Schedule and Timezone
Vernon, CA USA
Published on
Sep 01 2026
“BruntWork made the entire recruitment process smooth, transparent, and stress-free. They matched me with a client that genuinely fits my skills and values — and the support didn’t stop at placement... A reliable, professional partner I’d recommend without hesitation.”
— Zyrrah D, Bookkeeper
Packaging Production Designer
Job Category
Design and Editing
Job Type
Full Time (35 hours or more per week)
Work Schedule and Timezone
Vernon, CA USA
Published on
Sep 01 2026
“BruntWork made the entire recruitment process smooth, transparent, and stress-free. They matched me with a client that genuinely fits my skills and values — and the support didn’t stop at placement... A reliable, professional partner I’d recommend without hesitation.”
— Zyrrah D, Bookkeeper