Packaging Designer

Company Description

Sammmm is Indias first self-care brand exclusively designed for young people. We prioritise co-creating with Gen Z and Gen Alpha, ensuring their voices guide our products, creative direction, and brand identity. Our formulas are balanced, science-backed, and packed with effective ingredients all presented transparently without the typical hype. Sammmm is a bold, youth-first platform that celebrates self-care, self-expression, and honesty. We aim to empower young people with authentic products and a brand culture entirely built with and for them.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Packaging Designer based in Mumbai. The Packaging Designer will be responsible for creating innovative packaging designs that reflect the brand's ethos. Day-to-day activities include designing packaging concepts, incorporating branding elements, collaborating on product design, and ensuring all outputs align with the brand's creative direction. The designer will also execute typography and graphic design work to enhance the visual appeal and effectiveness of packaging materials.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Packaging Design and Product Design
• Strong understanding of Branding and Graphic Design principles

We are looking for a skilled DTP Specialist/Packaging Designer to create, adapt, and finalise high-quality packaging artwork that reflects our brand identity and meets regulatory requirements. This role requires precision, creativity, and technical expertise to deliver exceptional print-ready designs for multiple SKUs across diverse packaging formats.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, adapt, and finalise packaging artworks based on brand guidelines and design briefs.

Prepare print-ready files with accuracy in typography, colours, die lines, and finishes (varnish, embossing, foiling, etc.).

Collaborate with graphic designers, brand managers, and packaging suppliers to ensure flawless execution.

Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and labelling standards across various markets.

Work closely with printing vendors to resolve prepress and colour-related issues.

Maintain consistency of brand identity across all packaging formats.

Manage multiple projects within tight deadlines without compromising quality.

Stay updated on packaging trends, printing technologies, and DTP tools for continuous innovation.

Key Requirements

2-3 years of experience as a DTP Specialist / Packaging Designer in FMCG, wellness, or related industries.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and prepress workflows.

Strong understanding of colour management, printing processes, die lines, and packaging substrates (cartons, labels, flexible packaging, etc.).

Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills.

Knowledge of regulatory guidelines for packaging ( barcodes, expiry, claims, etc.).

Strong organisational and project management skills.

Ability to collaborate with creative and technical teams effectively.