Packaging Designer

Thrive Market • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Thrive Market was founded in 2014 with a mission to make healthy and sustainable living easy and affordable for everyone. As an online, membership-based market, we deliver the highest quality healthy, and sustainable products at member-only prices, while matching every paid membership with a free one for someone in need. Every day, we leverage innovative technology and member-first thinking to help our over 1,600,000+ members find better products, support better brands, and build a better world in the process. We are also a Certified B Corporation, a Public Benefit Corporation, and a Climate Neutral Certified company.
Join us as we bring healthy and sustainable living to millions of Americans in the years to come.
THE ROLE
Thrive Market is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Packaging Designer to support the development and evolution of packaging across our owned brands. In this role, you will partner closely with cross-functional teams including Merchandising, Marketing, Creative, and Production to bring our products to life on shelf and online.
You will play a key role in designing packaging that reflects Thrive Market’s brand standards while delivering visually compelling, consumer-first experiences. This role requires a strong eye for design, attention to detail, and an understanding of how packaging communicates value, quality, and brand identity.

Requirements

• 3–6+ years of experience in packaging design, preferably within CPG, retail, or e-commerce
• Portfolio showcasing strong packaging design work and brand storytelling
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Experience preparing production-ready packaging files and collaborating with manufacturers or print vendors
• Strong understanding of packaging trends, consumer behavior, and visual merchandising
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain brand consistency across multiple products
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to incorporate feedback from cross-functional stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Design packaging for Thrive Market owned brands, ensuring alignment with brand standards and product positioning
• Translate creative briefs into packaging concepts and production-ready designs
• Collaborate closely with photo, content, merchandising, and marketing teams to understand project goals and creative direction
• Conduct market and competitive research to stay informed on packaging trends, consumer preferences, and category benchmarks
• Develop packaging mockups and presentation materials for internal review and stakeholder feedback
• Provide direction on on-pack photography, retouching, and visual elements to achieve the desired aesthetic
• Produce Epson prints as needed to support packaging visualization and ensure accuracy during the design process
• Review digital files and coordinate with manufacturers to ensure final packaging is accurate and production-ready
• Partner with the production design team to finalize packaging assets, ensuring precision in layouts, patterns, and brand application
• Design custom icons, visual elements, and supporting graphics for packaging and on-site product experiences
• Maintain consistency across all packaging by adhering to and evolving the Thrive Market brand style guide
• Identify opportunities to elevate packaging through improved design systems, materials, and visual storytelling

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
• Competitive salary (DOE) + equity
• 401k plan
• 9 Observed Holidays
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Subsidized ClassPass Membership with access to fitness classes and wellness and beauty experiences
• Ability to work in our beautiful office in Playa Vista
• Free Thrive Market membership with exclusive employee discount
• Coverage for Life Coaching & Therapy Sessions on our holistic mental health and well-being platform

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed