Packaging & Graphic Designer

Company Overview
ARM Enterprises is a leading innovator in the refillable single serve coffee filter industry. Renowned for pioneering the category, the company offers a comprehensive range of high-quality, high-value products that meet the demands of coffee enthusiasts worldwide. Driven by a commitment to innovation and exceptional customer service, ARM Enterprises has experienced significant growth and continues to expand its market presence.

Job Overview
The Packaging & Graphic Designer will be responsible for creating box and secondary packaging designs that reflect our brand and drive purchase. You’ll develop dielines, production‑ready artwork, and retail‑optimized art assets while coordinating with suppliers, printers, and cross‑functional partners to bring products to market on schedule. This role also creates written product assets (manuals, instructions) and supports marketing by editing photos and graphics as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Design packaging concepts and final artwork for product boxes, sleeves, inserts, and related collateral that align with brand strategy and commercial goals.
• Produce production‑ready dielines and print files (CMYK, spot colors, proper bleeds, folds, and die cuts).
• Create written product assets such as user manuals, instruction sheets, and assembly guides; design and layout content to be clear, brand‑consistent, and production‑ready.
• Edit and prepare marketing assets when needed, including photo retouching, basic composite work, and graphic adjustments for campaigns, e‑commerce, and social.
• Collaborate with product development, marketing, sourcing, and manufacturing to ensure packaging feasibility, cost efficiency, and sustainability objectives.
• Manage the prepress process: proofing, color management, file prep, and QA checks prior to print.
• Source and evaluate materials, finishes (coating, varnish, emboss/deboss), and structural options with vendors.
• Create mockups and prototypes for internal review and photography; coordinate dieline revisions after prototyping and supplier feedback.
• Maintain and organize packaging artwork libraries, version control, and supplier specifications.
• Ensure all packaging meets regulatory, labeling, and barcode requirements where applicable.
• Support marketing and e‑commerce teams by adapting packaging artwork for digital assets, display, and product photography.
• Stay current on packaging trends, materials, and sustainable packaging solutions; propose improvements.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional packaging and graphic design experience, preferably in a consumer product/CPG environment.
• Proven track record designing product boxes and producing print‑ready dielines. Portfolio must include multiple examples of retail packaging and written product assets where possible.
• Expert level in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop; familiarity 3D image and video tools is a plus.
• Strong understanding of print production processes, color management (Pantone/CMYK), and file preparation best practices.
• Knowledge of structural packaging principles and the ability to read or produce dielines and technical drawings.
• Excellent typographic, layout, and visual design skills; experience designing clear user manuals and instructional content.
• Photo editing and basic retouching skills for marketing use.
• Strong communication skills and experience coordinating with suppliers, printers, and cross‑functional teams.
• Detail oriented, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, Industrial Design, or related field.
• Experience with sustainable packaging materials and cost optimization strategies.
• Familiarity with 3D mockup tools or packaging prototyping equipment.
• Experience creating assets for e‑commerce and retail merchandising.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.60 - $29.63 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person