Product & Packaging Designer - Pets

Product & Packaging Designer - PetsPosition Type: Full Time / OnsiteSalary Range: 65 – 75KJob Department: PetsESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Product & Packaging Designer will be a high-output, creative thinker responsible for developing innovative pet products and packaging. This role requires strong execution skills, speed, and the ability to translate concepts into production-ready designs while collaborating across departments to support business objectives.· Design and develop innovative pet products and packaging aligned with brand strategy and retail requirements.· Translate concepts into clear, accurate, and production-ready designs in a fast-paced environment.· Create presentations, mockups, and detailed tech packs for internal teams and external partners.· Collaborate closely with sales, product development, and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are feasible, cost-effective, and scalable.· Research market trends and continuously bring fresh, commercially viable ideas to the team.· Manage multiple design projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.· Maintain organized files, documentation, and version control for all design work.· Support and guide junior or temporary designers as needed.· Ensure all designs meet retailer specifications and compliance requirements.· Troubleshoot design and production challenges with practical, creative solutions.· Maintain efficiency and speed without compromising quality or brand integrity.· Perform related duties as assigned.COMPETENCIES· Proactive, motivated, and highly efficient with a strong sense of urgency.· Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).· Experience with AI tools (ChatGPT, Canva AI, Figma, or similar) and an eagerness to expand usage.· Ability to produce high volumes of quality work under tight timelines.· Strong understanding of packaging and product design for retail environments.· Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.· Strong relationship management and cross-functional collaboration skills.· Clear and effective verbal and written communication.· Ability to work autonomously with minimal direction.· Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-output, and deadline-driven environment.· Positive attitude, team-oriented mindset, and strong interpersonal skills.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, or a related field, with 3+ years of experience in packaging and/or product design (hard goods preferred), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.A strong portfolio demonstrating both creative concepting and retail-ready execution is required; experience designing for major retailers, is a plus.