Product Packaging Graphic Designer

VirtDrop•New York, NY

2d•Remote

About The Position

VirtDrop connects exceptional remote professionals from Latin America with fast-growing U.S. companies. We focus on building long-term partnerships by matching top talent with exciting career opportunities while providing ongoing support every step of the way. About the Role We are looking for a talented Product Packaging Graphic Designer to join one of our growing U.S.-based clients. In this role, you will create impactful retail packaging and e-commerce visual assets for a wide range of consumer products. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop packaging that is both visually compelling and production-ready while ensuring consistency across branding, print, and digital channels. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys bringing products to life, and has a strong understanding of packaging production and retail presentation.

Requirements

3+ years of professional experience in packaging design within an agency or in-house creative team.
Strong portfolio showcasing retail packaging and consumer product design.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, and Dimension).
Experience using Figma and AI-powered creative tools such as ChatGPT, Midjourney, Gemini, Claude, Copilot, or similar platforms.
Strong understanding of print production, packaging mechanics, dielines, prepress, and manufacturing processes.
Experience creating artwork for Amazon, Walmart, or other e-commerce marketplaces.
Excellent visual design, typography, color, and layout skills.
Highly organized with exceptional time management and prioritization abilities.
Detail-oriented with the ability to produce accurate, production-ready artwork.
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate within a remote team.
Positive attitude and ability to perform well under tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience in one or more of the following industries is highly preferred: Packaging Design Consumer Products Kitchen & Small Appliances Home & Housewares Retail Products E-Commerce Product Listings Amazon & Walmart Content Product Branding Brand Identity Point-of-Purchase (POP) Displays Product Photography & Lifestyle Imagery Instruction Manuals & Product Literature Dielines & Structural Packaging Master Carton & Shipping Packaging

Responsibilities

Design retail-ready packaging for consumer products across multiple categories.
Create packaging concepts, layouts, and production artwork from concept through final delivery.
Prepare accurate print-ready mechanical files, including dielines and prepress specifications.
Design digital assets for Amazon, Walmart, and other e-commerce marketplaces.
Develop product graphics, labels, inserts, instruction manuals, and other supporting collateral.
Collaborate with product development, marketing, and creative teams to maintain brand consistency.
Ensure all artwork meets production, printing, and manufacturing requirements.
Create compelling product presentations and visual assets for both online and retail environments.
Stay up to date with packaging trends, design best practices, and emerging AI-powered creative tools.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines.