Packaging Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Packaging Designer

 

Job Summary:

Gina Concepts is looking for Packaging Designer to join our team who has a passion for creating packaging for our accessory department. They will be responsible for creating, developing, and finalizing packaging concepts specifically for accessories, and seasonal gift sets. This role requires a strong understanding of dielines, structure, branding, and retail presentation, as well as experience working with factories to ensure production-ready files.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop innovative, on-brand packaging for accessory products across various categories.
• Work closely with sales and production teams to ensure packaging aligns with brand and retailer requirements.
• Create dielines and production-ready files for a wide range of packaging formats (hangtags, gift boxes, blister packs, bellybands, header cards, etc.).

• Enhance existing packaging by refining verbiage to better align with product specifications and buyer requests.

• Experience working with international vendors/factories to manage packaging development and approvals.
• Maintain and manage packaging assets, templates, and style guides.
• Stay current with industry trends, materials, and competitive packaging in the market.
• Prepare mockups and packaging comps for internal and client presentations.
• Ensure packaging meets all structural, aesthetic, and compliance standards.

• Explore innovative packaging solutions through market research and trend analysis.

• Work alongside licensors as necessary.
• Ensure accuracy of all packaging including copy and placement. 

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in packaging design, with a strong portfolio focused on accessories or fashion/lifestyle products.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Strong understanding of dielines, materials, print production, and packaging engineering.
• Experience in packaging design within retailer brand guidelines (e.g., Target, Walmart, TJX, etc.) is preferred.
• Excellent time management, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, Industrial Design, or related field.

 

Benefits and Perks:

• Hybrid work schedule (4 days onsite; 1 day work from home) & early Fridays
• Generous PTO and paid holidays 
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage with FSA or HSA options
• Pet insurance and pet discounts
• Identity theft protection
• Discounted life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• 401K & Profit sharing 
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Professional development
• Team building and Company events

 

NY Pay Transparency:  

The pay range for this position is ($60,000 – $65,000) annually based on skills and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Gina Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Recruitment Agencies:  

Gina Group does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not be held responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

About Gina Group

Gina Group is an industry-leading wholesale fashion apparel and accessories company specializing in design, manufacturing, and distribution to retail markets. Categories include footwear, hosiery, cold weather, intimate apparel, handbags, small leather goods, tech accessories, home goods, and more across a multitude of national brands. Gina has been supplying retail markets with kids, juniors, misses, and men’s products for over 35 years and continues to keep pace with the ever-changing retail landscape.

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