Graphic Designer, Packaging

Position Overview The Graphic Designer will be responsible for the design, production, and brand application across packaging, point-of sale, sales collateral, and print campaigns. This role is detail-driven and fast-paced - ideal for a designer who thrives in color systems, dielines, print specs, and mockups but can also bring creative flair to concept development. You will collaborate closely with our design, marketing, and operations teams to deliver packaging and brand materials that look sharp, print perfectly, and connect with consumers across every touchpoint.

Responsibilities

Packaging Design & Development:

· Design and execute packaging concepts across Ready®’s full product line (bars, powders, drinks, snacks, etc.) from brainstorming, concepting, prototyping through print production. · Prepare production-ready files and manage dielines, print specs, and material templates. · Collaborate with printers and vendors to ensure accurate color, material, and finish representation. · Support packaging projects.

Print, POS & Sales Materials:

· Design in-store displays, signage, shelf talkers, case packs, and promotional assets for retail and event activations. · Create visually engaging sales decks and PowerPoint presentations for internal and external use. · Ensure brand consistency across all physical and print touchpoints.

Production & File Management:

· Manage organized file structures, naming conventions, and print assets across Ready®’s internal archive. · Handle versioning and updates for packaging lines, flavor expansions, and print revisions. · Maintain partner-ready proofs, printer guidelines, and press checks.

Mockups & Prototyping:

· Create high-quality 3D packaging renders or digital mockups for internal and retail presentations. · Develop physical prototypes and sample packaging for photography, events, or testing.

Cross-Team Collaboration:

· Partner with marketing, operations, and sales to translate strategy into cohesive visual design. · Occasionally assist with digital, social, or web assets as needed to support broader brand & 360 marketing campaigns.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field. Experience: 2–3 years of professional experience in CPG, packaging, print, or brand design. Experience with food / product photography is preferred. Strong understanding of print production, dielines, and packaging processes Working knowledge of Pantone matching, CMYK/RGB color management, and prepress workflows. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign). Experience with photo retouching, compositing, and basic color correction. Familiarity with PowerPoint for design and presentation support. Comfort with creating 3D mockups or renders (e.g., Photoshop, Dimension, Blender, etc.). Excellent attention to detail, organization, and deadline management. Demonstrated understanding of flexographic, offset lithography, and digital printing processes and their production requirements. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Ready® is a premium, protein-centric functional snack and beverage company and one of the fastest-growing brands in functional snacking. Founded by former University of Pittsburgh Basketball Team Captain, Pat Cavanaugh, Ready® has been named to Bain & Company’s Insurgent Brands list for two consecutive years, a recognition of high-growth independent brands that outperform their categories at an accelerating pace in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. World Champion and future NFL Hall of Famer Aaron Donald is a co-owner of the company. Ready®’s all-natural portfolio includes Protein and Snack Bars, Plant-Based Functional Snacks, and Functional Protein and Hydration Drinks. Its products are available in more than 47,000 retail outlets, including Target, Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, BJ’s, Whole Foods, Wegmans, Meijer, Giant Eagle, Circle K, and The Vitamin Shoppe, and more than 200 colleges and universities provide Ready® to their student-athletes. Ready® is also the Official Snack and Sports Drink of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and a proud National Partner of Susan G. Komen® in the fight against breast cancer. Our purpose is to inspire people to give great effort and achieve their goals, and we bring that same mindset to how we work. Our Team Members are aggressive in setting goals and humble in remembering that nobody completes their journey alone. We are unyielding in purpose, resilient in challenges, and committed to an open, collaborative environment where every Team Member can make a real impact on the business. As Ready® enters its next stage of growth, we are building a roster of Team Members who want to help shape what comes next.