Lead Graphic Designer, Packaging

Nestlé Health Science - Bridgewater, NJ

Hiring: Lead Graphic Designer, Packaging Company: Nestlé Health Science Location: Bridgewater, NJ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 14:02:36 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Design System About the job Experience: •5 years of professional packaging design experience in a fast-paced CPG, agency, or studio environment. •At least 5 years of professional packaging design experience in a fast-paced CPG, agency, or studio environment. Required Skills: •As Lead Graphic Designer, Packaging, you will serve as a senior individual contributor and packaging design expert within our in-house Creative Studio. You will lead packaging design initiatives across a portfolio of brands, providing creative direction and hands-on design execution from early concept through production-ready artwork. •Lead the creative development and execution of packaging design projects across multiple brands and product categories, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines, consumer insights, and business objectives. •Conceptualize and develop innovative packaging solutions for new product launches, renovations, line extensions, and promotional initiatives. •Create visually compelling packaging that effectively communicates product benefits, enhances shelf presence, and supports consumer decision-making. •Translate brand strategy and marketing objectives into impactful packaging design systems, visual assets, and scalable design solutions. •Evolve and refine packaging design systems over time to maintain relevance, differentiation, and consistency across the portfolio. •Ensure all creative work is delivered to a high standard while balancing brand, commercial, technical, regulatory, and production requirements. •Prepare, adapt, and review production-ready packaging artwork across a variety of formats and substrates. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field is strongly preferred. •Demonstrated experience leading packaging design projects from concept through production-ready execution. •Professional-level understanding of visual category norms for nutrition, health, and food packaging. Compensation: •$102,627 - $137,948 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!