Packaging Graphic Designer (Packaging Design required) Job at GripEdge Tools in Lakeland

Job Description Packaging Graphic Designer (Packaging Design required) Location: Tampa, FL (On-Site) Job Type: Full-Time Design packaging seen in major retailers nationwide. GripEdge Tools is a Tampa-based manufacturer of professional-grade fastener repair, extraction, and recovery tools used by automotive technicians, mechanics, and industrial professionals. Must-Have Experience (Apply Only If You Meet These) • 3+ years of packaging design for physical products • Experience creating print-ready files (dielines, bleeds, CMYK/Pantone) • Strong portfolio showing retail packaging work (not just digital/branding) • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop What You’ll Do • Design retail packaging (blister cards, clamshells, corrugated displays, e-commerce packaging) • Create print-ready artwork with proper dielines, bleeds, and color specifications • Translate technical product information into clear, shelf-ready graphics • Maintain brand consistency across all packaging and marketing assets • Collaborate with product management and marketing on new product launches • Work with printers and packaging vendors to ensure production accuracy • Support additional design needs including sell sheets, trade show materials, and digital assets • Create product mockups and image composites for packaging and marketing This Role Is NOT • UI/UX or web design focused • A creative director or management position • A branding-only role Requirements • 3+ years of professional graphic design experience with a focus on packaging • Strong understanding of print production (CMYK, Pantone, dielines, prepress) • Experience designing for multiple packaging formats (blister, clamshell, corrugated, etc.) • Experience with 3D mockups, CAD, or product photography • Degree in Graphic Design or related field (or equivalent experience) Why Join GripEdge • Your work will be seen on shelves, online, and in catalogs nationwide • Full ownership of packaging design across product lines • Work directly with product and marketing teams — no layers of approvals • Be part of a growing company building tools professionals rely on every day To Apply Please submit your resume and a portfolio showcasing packaging design work. Applications without packaging-focused portfolios will not be considered.