Creative Packaging Designer (Galway)

About the role

We are looking for a highly creative Packaging Designer to join our design team in Galway. The role will develop innovative, engaging, and commercially successful packaging solutions for a wide range of toy products sold across global markets. You will work closely with product, marketing and compliance teams to ensure designs meet brand standards, retail requirements and sustainability goals.

Key responsibilities

• Conceptualise, design and develop packaging artwork, structural concepts and production‑ready files for toy products.
• Create mock‑ups, review proofs, colour accuracy and print specifications before approval.
• Collaborate with buying, product development, marketing and compliance teams to align packaging with brand messaging and regulatory requirements.
• Manage projects from concept through to final production and market launch.
• Liaise with international suppliers, printers and manufacturers to ensure feasibility and quality.
• Support cross‑functional design projects such as POS materials, retail displays, in‑store graphics and seasonal campaign assets.
• Stay informed of packaging trends, consumer insights and competitor activity within the toy industry.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in packaging design, preferably in consumer products, retail or toys.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, Product Design or a related discipline.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating end‑to‑end packaging projects.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.

Required skills

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Acrobat

What we offer

• Competitive salary €45,000‑€47,000 per year, dependent on experience.