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Packaging/Designer Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$130K/yr

Primary focus on packaging design with a strong understanding of intricacies of designing for ... Some food packaging preferred Additional Information Feel free to reach me on Himanshu Prajapat ...

As a Primary Packaging Design Specialist, you'll lead the design and development of food-contact primary packaging materials, support analytical laboratory testing and conduct hands-on validation ...

As a Primary Packaging Design Specialist, you'll lead the design and development of food-contact primary packaging materials, support analytical laboratory testing and conduct hands-on validation ...

As a Primary Packaging Design Specialist, you'll lead the design and development of food-contact primary packaging materials, support analytical laboratory testing and conduct hands-on validation ...

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How much do food packaging design jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for food packaging design in the United States is $135,040.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $136,000.00 and $136,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Food Packaging Design vs Food Packaging Engineering?

AspectFood Packaging DesignFood Packaging Engineering
Primary FocusCreating visual and structural packaging conceptsDeveloping and testing packaging materials and structures
Skills RequiredGraphic design, creativity, brandingMaterial science, engineering principles, testing
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, marketing departmentsManufacturing facilities, R&D labs
Common CertificationsDesign certifications, graphic design degreesEngineering degrees, certifications in materials or packaging

Food Packaging Design focuses on creating attractive, functional packaging visuals and structures, while Food Packaging Engineering emphasizes developing durable, safe packaging materials through technical engineering. Both roles are essential in the packaging industry but serve different purposes in the product development process.

Infographic showing various Food Packaging Design job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $135,040 per year, or $64.9 per hour.
Design Director Packaging

Other

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Busy Mid-size Branding and Packaging Design Firm is looking for a talented Packaging Design Director. the right candidate has a sharp portfolio of Home Goods, Health, and Wellness packaging. Some food packaging is ok, but the clean lines of non-food packaging must be apparent.

Appropriate experience should include ability to direct others, but be hands-on, without the need for much direction from the CD. The work is firmly grounded in Strategy, so you must have experience not only working with Strategy teams, but presenting to clients with Strategy in mind and on brief.
6 or more years of experience with at least 1 year of Directing Junior Talent and presenting.
Responsibilities
*Design and oversight of Design for Health and Wellness packaging
*Collaboration with Account and Strategy teams
*Internal and External Presentations of work
Fit
*Ability to work independently
*Happy with hands-on work and management
*Great at setting priorities in a fast-paced environment