Graphic Designer (Packaging & Merch)

Job Description

We're looking for a Graphic Designer to create packaging and merchandise designs for food and beverage brands at a vertically integrated CPG development firm. You will work directly on the visual output that goes on shelves, on products, and on branded merchandise for a range of emerging and established beverage and CPG brands.

This is a hands-on production role. You need to understand print specifications, packaging dielines, and how to design for physical products rather than just screens. If you have strong design fundamentals, experience in food and beverage or CPG packaging, and can move quickly between brand projects without losing quality, this role is a strong fit.

Why You'll Want to Join

• You will be paid in USD (bi-monthly: every 15th and 30th)
• Paid Time Off in accordance with company policy
• Observance of Holidays per company guidelines
• 100% remote setup so you can work wherever you're most productive
• Work on real CPG brands from concept through production-ready files
• Be part of a minority-owned firm with a strong mission and a growing client roster

What You'll Work On

Packaging Design

• Design packaging for food and beverage products including labels, cans, bottles, boxes, and pouches
• Work from brand briefs and develop concepts through to print-ready production files
• Apply strong layout, typography, and hierarchy principles to packaging formats
• Ensure all designs meet print specifications, dieline requirements, and production standards
• Collaborate with the team on revisions and iteration through the client approval process

Merchandise Design

• Design branded merchandise including apparel, accessories, promotional items, and retail-ready products
• Adapt brand identities across a range of merchandise formats and substrates
• Deliver production-ready files formatted for the relevant print or manufacturing process

Brand and Visual Support

• Maintain visual consistency across all design deliverables for each brand
• Support brand identity work including logos, color systems, and typography when needed
• Organize and manage design files and assets in a clean, accessible system

What You Bring

• Proven experience designing packaging for food, beverage, or CPG brands
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator and Photoshop
• Understanding of print production, dielines, bleed, and packaging specifications
• Experience designing for both packaging and merchandise formats
• Strong eye for typography, layout, and brand-consistent design
• Ability to manage multiple brand projects simultaneously and deliver clean, production-ready files
• Organized file management habits and attention to detail

Nice to Have

• Experience working with emerging or startup CPG brands
• Familiarity with Figma for collaborative design workflows
• Background in consumer goods, retail, or brand licensing
• Experience designing for minority-owned or culturally driven brands

How to Apply

Please include:

1. Your updated resume
2. A portfolio link showing at least 4 to 6 examples of packaging and merchandise design work across more than one brand or product category
3. A short Loom video (1 to 2 minutes) introducing yourself, walking through one packaging project you are proud of, and describing how you approached the design from brief to production-ready file

Only candidates who submit both a portfolio and Loom video will be moved to the next step of the hiring process.

If you design for physical products, understand what it takes to get a package from concept to shelf, and want to work on a diverse range of CPG brands, this role gives you the creative scope and the direct client impact to do your best work.

Application Process Overview

Our comprehensive selection process ensures we find the right fit for both you and our clients:

1. Initial Application - Submit your application and complete our prequalifying questions
2. Video Introduction - Record an video introduction to showcase your communication skills and work experience
3. Role-Specific Assessment - Complete a homework assignment tailored to the position (if applicable)
4. Recruitment Interview - Initial screening with our talent team
5. Executive Interview - Meet with senior leadership to discuss role alignment
6. Client Interview - Final interview with the client team you'd be supporting
7. Background & Reference Check - Professional reference verification
8. Job Offer - Successful candidates receive a formal offer to join the team

Each stage is designed to evaluate your fit for the role while giving you insights into our company culture and expectations. We'll keep you informed throughout the process and provide feedback at each step.