Junior Packaging Designer

Twelve NYC • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Twelve designs and builds the world’s most inspiring merchandise and packaging for the world’s most coveted brands. With deep expertise across global production, creative innovation, and sustainability, we turn bold ideas into elevated, high-impact realities. Our clients—ranging from luxury fashion and beauty to leading lifestyle brands—trust us to deliver unforgettable experiences through beautifully executed product and packaging.

Position Summary:
The Junior Packaging Designer supports senior designers in creating retail-ready packaging through design execution, mockups, and revisions. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams and is ideal for a detail-oriented designer eager to learn and grow.

Requirements

• Internship or entry-level experience at an in-house creative team or design agency preferred.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Packaging Design, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
• Basic understanding of how typography, imagery, color, and layout work together in design.
• Familiarity with print-ready files, dielines, and templates is a plus.
• Experience or interest in illustration or 3D rendering software is a plus.
• Basic understanding of packaging materials and print production processes.
• Ability to generate and communicate ideas visually through sketches, comps, or simple renderings.
• Familiarity with the Pantone color system.
• Open-minded, adaptable, and receptive to constructive feedback.
• Strong communication skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented, humble, and solutions-driven with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support senior designers and development teams in creating retail-ready packaging for a variety of brands.
• Assist with design execution across packaging collections, including layouts, graphics, and visual refinements.
• Research packaging trends, materials, and sustainability initiatives to help inform design concepts.
• Create mockups, comps, and basic renderings to help visualize packaging ideas.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute fresh, thoughtful ideas within a collaborative team environment.
• Learn and apply brand guidelines (when necessary) to ensure consistency across seasonal and evergreen packaging collections.
• Help maintain organized working files, ensuring assets, links, and versions are clearly labeled and easy to locate.
• Assist in developing packaging concepts with consideration for brand tone, market trends, and price points.
• Support exploration of new packaging materials, structures, and production techniques under senior guidance.
• Incorporate feedback from senior designers, developers, and stakeholders, making revisions as needed.

Benefits

• Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life)
• Hybrid work environment
• Mental Health Mondays: Once a month our offices close globally (that's an additional 12 days per year)
• Generous Paid Time Off -- Including your birthday, personal days, and time off around holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Summer Fridays
• Discretionary Bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees