Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead packaging development from concept to production across all categories and global markets.
• Align packaging strategies with brand, business, and regulatory requirements (FDA, Halal, export/import).
• Manage in-house designers, external agencies, and suppliers to deliver high-quality, efficient results.
• Partner with Marketing, Product Development, Regulatory, QA, and Sustainability teams to achieve both creative and operational goals.
• Oversee multiple packaging projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery across SKUs and campaigns.

Creative Execution & Production Oversight

• Review and approve dielines, artwork, proofs, and production files to ensure accuracy and brand consistency.
• Recommend materials and print methods (offset, flexo, gravure, digital) based on quality, cost, and feasibility.
• Oversee translation integration and typesetting for international markets.
• Maintain packaging guidelines including typography, logos, colors, and imagery.
• Drive innovation through trend research, material exploration, and sustainable packaging solutions.

Compliance & Quality Control

• Ensure packaging complies with food safety standards, labeling laws, and international trade regulations.
• Collaborate with QA and Regulatory teams to mitigate risks and maintain compliance.
• Stay updated on industry standards, new materials, and print innovations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, or related field.
• 10+ years of packaging design experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven portfolio in FMCG/retail packaging (food, beverage, or personal care).
• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, Halal certification, and global packaging standards.
• Expertise in materials, barrier packaging, prepress, and print production workflows.
• Experience managing international packaging projects and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Strong project management, leadership, and communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong eye for design and typography.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with 3D rendering/mockup tools (Adobe Dimension, KeyShot, Artios CAD).
• Knowledge of sustainable/eco-friendly packaging solutions.
• Familiarity with packaging localization and artwork version control systems.