Design the external packaging for a variety of products, balancing visual appeal (color wheel, design balance) with the practical realities of shipping and product protection.
Analyze existing packaging to conceptualize new, more cost-effective designs that lower production price points while maintaining brand integrity.
Present design concepts to stakeholders, gather feedback, and iterate on packaging tweaks to achieve the final approved design.
Translation & Localization Management
Coordinate with localization teams and copywriters to manage multilingual translations for packaging copy.
Ensure accurate typesetting, proper character formatting, and spatial balance when laying out multiple languages on a single die-line.
Adapt packaging designs to meet varying global regulatory requirements and regional market standards.
Trend Analysis & Material Selection
Continuously research consumer and digital trends to determine the most effective design elements for target audiences.
Evaluate and select appropriate packaging materials, demonstrating a strong understanding of cost per unit, potential packaging imperfections, and eco-friendly/recycled options.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Managers, Marketing Execs, Copywriters, and Graphic Designers, to brainstorm and execute packaging solutions.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders and end-users to ensure the packaging conveys the right message and motivates the target audience to buy.
Collaborate with consumer safety and product-related groups to ensure all packaging meets industry regulations, norms, and safety rules.
Workflow & Asset Management
Actively manage end-to-end design workflows and processes, ensuring packaging projects move smoothly from initial concept to final production.
Utilize project management tools to track task progress, manage timelines, and communicate updates to cross-functional partners.
Identify workflow bottlenecks and proactively recommend and implement process refinements to improve team efficiency, reduce time-to-market, and elevate output quality.
Manage multiple complex design projects simultaneously, ensuring all tasks are prioritized to meet established deadlines under pressure.
Utilize internal Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems to organize, upload, and maintain design files, die-lines, and prototypes.
Ensure all final deliverables meet brand standards and technical manufacturing specifications for their intended use.
Requirements
Required:
3-5 years of professional design experience, including a mandatory and dedicated focus on physical packaging design.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop)
Deep understanding of different types of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and industry safety rules.
Proven experience working collaboratively within a brand design team to maintain, execute, and elevate an established visual identity.
Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and research skills, with an extremely c
Additional Information
About Selkirk Sport
At Selkirk Sport, we're passionate about pushing the boundaries of pickleball innovation. Our mission is to Fuel the Pickleball Obsession by creating the sport's premier products and ecosystem. As a leading global brand in premium pickleball equipment, we're expanding our international presence and seeking top-tier talent to support our growth in the U.S. and abroad.
We pride ourselves on a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Selkirk applies first-principles thinking to design scalable, process-driven systems that create lasting operational advantage.
Why Join Selkirk Sport?
Lead brand design for the #1 brand in pickleball-an industry on the rise.
Work on high-impact projects seen by millions.
Collaborate with a fast-moving, innovative brand design team.
Enjoy a high-energy work environment where your ideas shape the future of the sport.
Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth.
Position Overview
The Packaging Designer is a creative professional responsible for making products jump off the shelf through innovative and compelling exterior design. As a mid-to-senior level professional, this role executes the organization's visual identity by ensuring that external boxes or containers not only draw the consumer's eye but also effectively communicate crucial product features.
This role supports the Creative Director in collaboration with the Product Design team, delivering eye-appealing, functional, and safe packaging designs that align with established premium brand standards. Key functions include designing packaging prototypes, analyzing consumer trends, managing multilingual translation workflows, and incorporating the realities of shipping, eco-friendly materials, and industry regulations to drive sales and support organizational growth.
Selkirksport · Worldwide