Packaging Graphic Designer (Packaging Design required)
Job Description
Job Description
Packaging Graphic Designer (Packaging Design required)
Location: Tampa, FL (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Design packaging seen in major retailers nationwide.
GripEdge Tools is a Tampa-based manufacturer of professional-grade fastener repair, extraction, and recovery tools used by automotive technicians, mechanics, and industrial professionals.
We’re hiring a hands-on Graphic Designer with packaging experience to own the creation of retail packaging across our product lines. This is a production-focused role (not management) where your work goes from concept → print → shelf in major retail stores, e-commerce platforms, and distribution channels.
✅ Must-Have Experience (Apply Only If You Meet These)
- 3+ years of packaging design for physical products
- Experience creating print-ready files (dielines, bleeds, CMYK/Pantone)
- Strong portfolio showing retail packaging work (not just digital/branding)
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
What You’ll Do
- Design retail packaging (blister cards, clamshells, corrugated displays, e-commerce packaging)
- Create print-ready artwork with proper dielines, bleeds, and color specifications
- Translate technical product information into clear, shelf-ready graphics
- Maintain brand consistency across all packaging and marketing assets
- Collaborate with product management and marketing on new product launches
- Work with printers and packaging vendors to ensure production accuracy
- Support additional design needs including sell sheets, trade show materials, and digital assets
- Create product mockups and image composites for packaging and marketing
This Role Is NOT
- UI/UX or web design focused
- A creative director or management position
- A branding-only role
Requirements
- 3+ years of professional graphic design experience with a focus on packaging
- Strong understanding of print production (CMYK, Pantone, dielines, prepress)
- Experience designing for multiple packaging formats (blister, clamshell, corrugated, etc.)
- High attention to detail — packaging errors are costly and visible
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills with internal teams and external vendors
Preferred Experience
- Packaging for retail channels such as big box stores, Amazon, or industrial distribution
- Experience in tools, hardware, automotive, or industrial products
- Familiarity with packaging compliance (UPC placement, retailer specs, etc.)
- Experience with 3D mockups, CAD, or product photography
- Degree in Graphic Design or related field (or equivalent experience)
Why Join GripEdge
- Your work will be seen on shelves, online, and in catalogs nationwide
- Full ownership of packaging design across product lines
- Work directly with product and marketing teams — no layers of approvals
- Be part of a growing company building tools professionals rely on every day
To Apply
Please submit your resume and a portfolio showcasing packaging design work.
Applications without packaging-focused portfolios will not be considered.