PRODUCT & PACKAGING DESIGNER

Title: PRODUCT & PACKAGING DESIGNER

Position Type: Full-Time / Onsite

Salary Range: $70–90K

Department: Cook With Color – Kitchen Gadgets

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Cook With Color is a trend-forward leader in fashion-driven kitchenware. We bring color, style, and constant newness to the market. We are seeking a highly creative Product & Packaging Designer with the ability to think and act like a design lead—providing creative direction and guiding other designers—without formally holding the lead title. This person should be confident in driving trend concepts, shaping the look and feel of product collections, and elevating the creative output of the team.

• Conceptualize and design innovative kitchen gadgets, utensils, and accessories.
• Develop trend-right collections with compelling color stories, materials, and finishes.
• Create 3D models, sketches, renderings, and product specs.
• Provide creative direction and guidance for new launches.
• Suggest new categories, trends, and product directions for the team.
• Review team designs and provide actionable feedback.
• Act as a partner to the Product Development team.
• Design visually compelling, trend-forward packaging.
• Build tech packs, dielines, print-ready files, and digital mockups.
• Ensure packaging aligns with brand guidelines and retailer requirements.
• Identify upcoming trends in fashion, home, kitchen, materials, and color.
• Bring continuous new ideas and inspiration to the team.
• Analyze retail shelves and competitor items to guide direction.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Product Development, Sales, and factories.
• Maintain clear communication and organized workflow across multiple projects.
• Creating physical mockups
• Manage multiple design projects under tight deadlines.
• Keep leadership informed of project statuses.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Lead-level design thinking and ability to guide others creatively.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and 3D design tools.
• Excellent sense of composition, color, typography, and trend relevance.
• Ability to apply brand style guides across categories.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and collaboration ability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, trend-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in Design or related field with 5+ years of experience in product/packaging design or a similar role within the consumer goods industry