Packaging & Product Designer

Round 2 LLC•South Bend, IN

About The Position

Round 2 LLC. is an innovative collectibles company based in South Bend, Indiana. We specialize in plastic model kits, die-cast replicas, electric slot cars, and model train accessories. Our family of brands includes AMT®, MPC®, Hawk/Lindberg, Polar Lights®, Auto World®, American Muscle, Johnny Lightning, Racing Champions, and Classic Metal Works. This is a rare, automotive-focused creative role in a product category where packaging is inseparable from the collectible itself. A strong understanding of automobiles and automotive culture is critical—these packages are designed for enthusiasts who know cars and care deeply about authenticity. We are seeking a Packaging Designer who would enjoy working on our historic lines of die-cast and/or model kit lines where they would collaborate on physical products and solving real design challenges. The work is hands-on, collaborative, and fun, with the satisfaction of seeing finished products collectors are excited to collect, build, and display. For the right candidate, this role offers a clear path beyond packaging into influence over product choices and supervision of new vehicle collectible development. Opportunities to work this closely with collectible vehicles, tooling, and manufacturing partners are uncommon—particularly outside major automotive or design hubs—making this a very rare local role and a position worth relocating for if the product space excites you. What Makes This Role Unique Packaging is treated as part of the collector experience, not disposable graphics Designers interact directly with products, builds, and assembly processes Direct communication with overseas production partners Opportunity to grow into product supervision and development influence Work on products that are nostalgic, enthusiast-driven, and fun

Requirements

Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
Ability to creatively problem-solve within real-world production constraints
Moderate hands-on construction or assembly skills
Strong knowledge of automobiles and automotive culture
Familiarity with vehicle collectibles such as die-cast cars or model kits
High attention to detail and production accuracy
Clear communication and collaborative mindset

Nice To Haves

Experience with consumer product or packaging design
Print production expertise
Experience working with overseas manufacturers
Copywriting for packaging or product messaging
Polished illustration skills, especially automotive
Advanced product photography
Background in toys, vehicle collectibles, or hobby products
Broad pop culture knowledge including pop music, entertainment, animation, gaming, science fiction etc.

Responsibilities

Own packaging design from concept through production for automotive vehicle collectibles
Develop packaging that balances brand identity, nostalgia, and modern design sensibilities
Create production-ready files including graphics, typography, layouts, and sometimes dielines
Communicate directly with overseas production partners
Review and approve print proofs, color samples, and production outputs
Creatively problem-solve print, material, and production challenges
Design supporting materials such as car deco, inserts, assembly guides, and promotional assets
Execute and manage basic product photography for packaging and marketing use
Assemble test shots and prototypes to evaluate build quality and assembly clarity
Identify improvements to assembly guides and packaging flow
Manage multiple projects across various development stages
Meet deadlines while handling several ongoing projects
For designers who demonstrate the right abilities: gain influence over product decisions and participate in supervising new vehicle collectible development, helping shape the goods themselves—not just the packaging