Packaging Designer in Eugene, OR

Packaging Designer Job Description

The core responsibility of this creative role is to design packaging such as boxes, bottles and bags for consumer products, food, beverages, clothing, cosmetics and other items. Packaging designers lead the process of brainstorming and sketching ideas for packaging; creating prototypes; and refining prototypes based on feedback from clients, engineers and consumer safety groups. These professionals must be skilled at using Adobe Creative Suite applications and 3D software programs and understand marketing trends and consumer tastes. Knowledge of materials such as paper and plastics is helpful.

Typical packaging designer duties:

Collaborates with marketing and creative teams, especially graphic designers and copywriters, to create eye-catching designs

Working with elements such as shape, color, graphics and typography to create packaging that is unique, functional and appealing to customers

Presenting designs to clients and stakeholders using sketches and design software, and ensuring successful representation of clients’ brands

Looking for a packaging designer or a packaging designer job?

Submit your resume or request talent now and our expert recruiters will be with you shortly.

Robert Half can help you with your packaging designer staffing needs.

Wire Framing

Sketches

Adobe Illustrator

Specification

Design controls?

Production

Research

Prototypes

Packaging Components

Salary for Packaging Designer in Eugene, OR

57240 - 85065

25th percentile

57240

New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties

50th percentile

69430

Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role

75th percentile

85065

Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available

Projected salaries for related positions

Position title

25th percentile

50th percentile

75th percentile

Art Director

84535

103615

122430

3D Animator

68635

81090

99905

Animator

67575

81090

96725

3D Modeler

60155

74730

91690

Digital Artist

59360

73935

92485

Presentation Designer

62275

77910

89570

Graphic Designer

54060

69960

82680

Illustrator/Infographics Designer

53795

64925

79500

Photo Retoucher

49025

64395

82680

Photographer

46375

61215

76850

Production Artist

54855

64660

72080

Production Coordinator

49290

53000

62540

Hiring? Start here.

Access millions of skilled contract and permanent candidates at every level from support roles to C-suite, and pinpoint the talent you need using our industry-leading matching technology.