We are looking for a Jr. Designer, Packaging, to join our Creative team to develop and execute a range of design projects around branded packaging design and print-related marketing materials. Reporting to the Senior Designer, Print, the Jr. Designer, Packaging, would work closely with a variety of stakeholders including marketers, external vendors, and other designers on delivering print-ready product packaging and in-box marketing materials.

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $65,000 - $75,000 - Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors determining the base pay at offer, including but not limited to: skills, qualifications, experience. This range provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role.

About the company

Caraway is a home goods brand on a mission to craft well-designed, non-toxic kitchenware that thoughtfully raises the standards of what you cook with. We’re passionate about creating elevated products, free of chemicals, that are better for you, your family, and the world. We prioritize a holistic approach to the creation of Caraway products. We partner with ethical manufacturers where their employees are safe, paid fairly, given benefits, and work regulated hours. Our eco-friendly manufacturing process releases less CO2 into the environment than traditional non-stick coatings and we engage in sustainable packaging practices, free of single-use plastics and ship in packaging made from recycled materials. We pride ourselves on continuously striving to do and be better - for you and the planet - every step of the process.

Since launching in November 2019, we’ve become one of the fastest growing digitally-native brands of the last decade and are now sold in retailers including Target, Bloomingdale’s, Crate and Barrel, Container Store, Costco, Zola, and many more.

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will have a passion for visual storytelling with exceptional skills in typography, layout design, and delivering pixel-perfect assets with a focus on print design (packaging, direct mailers, OOH) and experiential (retail displays, in-store/event signage). This role requires experience leading packaging design projects from concept to final dieline proofing, establishing and maintaining brand identity, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver high-quality packaging and print materials to market.

2-3+ years of design experience (in-house or agency), ideally with a consumer-facing brand or product-centric company
Proficient in the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, AfterEffects, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere) and related web design tools (Figma)
Strong organizational skills, keen eye for detail, and ability to manage multiple projects at once
You work well in a team as well as alone
You're excited about our mission and making an impact at Caraway

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and execute high-quality, print-ready product packaging, including in-box print marketing collateral, and retail assets & displays
Support the Senior Designer, Print, on new product packaging development, conducting necessary design research, retail shelf assessments, and managing internal creative asset libraries
Help maintain and evolve Caraway’s visual brand guidelines by ensuring consistency across all print packaging and offline creative output (mailers, OOH, retail signage, etc.)
In collaboration with the Production Designer, prepare production-ready files and support project handoff processes to the necessary internal stakeholders and/or external vendors

Working knowledge of pre-press production processes (dieline setups, Pantone color systems, proofing, etc.) to ensure final production matches design intent

Tackle ad hoc creative projects as needed: developing internal creative documents, 3D packaging mockups, designing custom assets for brand partnerships or events, etc

BENEFITS + PERKS

We value you and your family. With this in mind, full-time eligible employees are provided:

Equity: We believe in our product and that the sky's the limit for where our business is going. You are an asset to Caraway’s success and we think you should be rewarded for it.
401k: A 3% company match to help you plan for for your future
Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental + vision coverage options with generous employer contributions + access to FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA’s
Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, depending on tenure, and access to additional fertility care services via KindBody
A Setup that works for you: From MacBook to PC, we’ve got you covered. Let us know what you prefer and we’ll get your at-home set up stocked!
Elevate your Workspace: Annual reimbursements for you to elevate your workspace, from standing desks to desktop succulents, you got it!
Fully Remote: Need to pick up the kids? No problem. Have a doctor’s appointment? Enjoy! Flexibility when you need it most.
Coworking Reimbursement: Need a break from the home setting? Monthly reimbursements for you to get out of the house and work from anywhere. From day passes, to monthly memberships, the world is your oyster, we mean office.
Events + Swag: Connection is top of mind (Yes, even in our completely remote environment). We have monthly virtual events, company wide offsites, and many opportunities for new Caraway swag!
Leveling Up with Caraway: In addition to exciting opportunities and exposure in your day-to-day work, we offer annual reimbursements to all full-time employees to support their professional development aspirations!
#AwayFromCaraway: We believe healthy, happy humans do better work. We offer unlimited PTO in addition to our 11+ paid annual holidays and quarterly wellness days.
Wellness Reimbursement: Monthly reimbursements for you to stay well. From meal services to gym memberships to monthly massages, we want our team to have the flexibility to choose what wellness means for them.
Employee Discount: We provide an employee discount on all Caraway Home products so you can continue to level up your kitchen and home life, too!
Home Upgrade(s): Complimentary product as a new hire + continuous to expand your Caraway Home collection.