Production Packaging Designer — Third Pillar Recruiting

We are looking for a skilled Production Packaging Designer to join our dynamic design team. The role focuses on creating production-ready packaging files and working with factory dielines. It also involves organizing licensed materials, developing packaging layouts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate, compliant packaging across multiple SKUs and deadlines. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, have strong technical design skills, and like collaborating closely with a team, we’d love to hear from you.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 15:00-23:00 CET

Location: Remote and/or in Office

Duties and Responsibilities

Building detailed, production-ready tech packs for packaging and related components.
Working directly within factory die-lines to prepare accurate print-ready files.
Managing and organizing licensor-provided assets, ensuring proper usage, placement, and compliance.
Interpreting and adhering to licensor brand guidelines and approval requirements.
Executing packaging layouts for boxes, inserts, labels, instruction sheets, and supporting materials.
Partnering with licensing, production, and product development teams to ensure packaging meets brand, cost, and manufacturing requirements.
Managing multiple SKUs and timelines simultaneously with strong attention to detail.

Required Skills

Professional packaging experience, preferably in toys, collectibles, or licensed consumer products.
Strong experience building technical packaging files and comprehensive tech packs.
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (InDesign is a plus).
Portfolio demonstrating packaging design, structural thinking, and creative problem-solving.
Strong understanding of print production, color accuracy, bleeds, safety margins, and file organization.
Highly detail-oriented with the ability to catch inconsistencies before submission.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
Comfortable working in a fast paced environment.
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management.
Excellent English communication skills.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 15:00-23:00 CET

Location: Remote and/or in Office

Duties and Responsibilities

Building detailed, production-ready tech packs for packaging and related components.
Working directly within factory die-lines to prepare accurate print-ready files.
Managing and organizing licensor-provided assets, ensuring proper usage, placement, and compliance.
Interpreting and adhering to licensor brand guidelines and approval requirements.
Executing packaging layouts for boxes, inserts, labels, instruction sheets, and supporting materials.
Partnering with licensing, production, and product development teams to ensure packaging meets brand, cost, and manufacturing requirements.
Managing multiple SKUs and timelines simultaneously with strong attention to detail.

Required Skills

Professional packaging experience, preferably in toys, collectibles, or licensed consumer products.
Strong experience building technical packaging files and comprehensive tech packs.
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (InDesign is a plus).
Portfolio demonstrating packaging design, structural thinking, and creative problem-solving.
Strong understanding of print production, color accuracy, bleeds, safety margins, and file organization.
Highly detail-oriented with the ability to catch inconsistencies before submission.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
Comfortable working in a fast paced environment.
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management.
Excellent English communication skills.