Tyson Foods
CPG
PackagingDesigner
“Packaging Designer at Tyson Foods. Skills: Packaging Design, Brand Strategy, Adobe Creative Suite, End-to-end Packaging Execution, Cross-Functional Collaboration. Develop compelling packaging design solutions across primary and secondary packaging, including innovation launches, line extensions, renovations, and limited-time offers.. Translate brand positioning, storytelling frameworks, and consumer insights into visually distinctive, ownable design systems.”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver packaging solutions that build brand equity, drive consumer preference, and perform commercially at retail and in digital environments.; Ensure packaging designs are both emotionally engaging and strategically grounded, driving stand-out on shelf and in digital commerce environments.; Ensure seamless execution across materials, structures, and production constraints.; Ensure final outputs meet brand, quality, and design standards.
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills
Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes, Certain roles at Tyson require background checks., Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field required, 5+ years of hands-on packaging design experience in a CPG or brand-forward environment, Proven experience delivering packaging that is both creatively distinctive and commercially successful, portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking, design craft, and shelf impact across packaging formats, Deep understanding of the end-to-end packaging design and production process, Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Knowledge of printing techniques, substrates, materials, and production constraints, organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, High attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and commitment to design excellence, Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence through creative point of view and communication
Nice to Have
Familiarity with 3D rendering and visualization tools (e. g. , Esko, Cinema 4D, Adobe Dimension) preferred
What You'll Do.
Develop compelling packaging design solutions across primary and secondary packaging
including innovation launches
and limited-time offers.
Translate brand positioning
storytelling frameworks
and consumer insights into visually distinctive
ownable design systems.
Ensure packaging designs are both emotionally engaging and strategically grounded
driving stand-out on shelf and in digital commerce environments.
Apply a design point of view while working within established brand frameworks and evolving them thoughtfully over time.
Own packaging design development from concept through final production
ensuring creative integrity
and on-time delivery.
Packaging Engineering
and Operations to ensure seamless execution across materials
and production constraints.
Review and approve dielines
and final mechanicals with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Attend press checks and production reviews to ensure final outputs meet brand
and design standards.
Collaborate closely with Brand Marketing
and beyond to align packaging with broader campaign and launch strategies.
Work alongside external agencies and vendors to ensure alignment on design intent
and production requirements.
Participate in photoshoots to ensure product form
and appetite appeal are captured accurately and compellingly.
Communicate design rationale clearly and confidently to partners and stakeholders.
and competitive audits to inform packaging design strategies and inspire creative solutions.
Contribute to the development of internal design tools
and packaging guidelines.
Support the evolution of design capabilities through exploration of new tools
and AI-enabled workflows.
Actively contribute to a high-performing
collaborative creative culture focused on craft
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partners closely with Brand Marketing, Business Units, R&D, Packaging Engineering, and external agencies.; Collaborate closely with Brand Marketing, Innovation, and beyond to align packaging with broader campaign and launch strategies.; Work alongside external agencies and vendors to ensure alignment on design intent, timelines, and production requirements.; Actively contribute to a high-performing, collaborative creative culture focused on craft, excellence, and impact.
Communication Scope
Communicate design rationale clearly and confidently to partners and stakeholders.
Process & Methodology
Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
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