Packaging Production Designer
Once Upon a Farm
Design
Remote
USD 67k-77k / year + Equity
Posted on Jan 7, 2026
Who You Are:
You are a graphic designer with an eye for detail and precision, comfortable finalizing print projects, and able to manage shifting deadlines. You can juggle multiple projects, and you can quickly assess and re-prioritize as needed in a dynamic environment. You strive for excellence in your work and enjoy a collaborative and remote work environment.
The Task at Hand:
The Packaging Production Designer helps to finalize graphic design files primarily for print and packaging projects, but also for digital assets as needed. This role works with the Graphic Designers to make files print-ready, but also with various other departments to cross-reference copy and details on packaging and ensure compliance with legal and marketing standards.
In This Role, You Will:
- Produce and finalize print-ready packaging artwork (flexible packaging, cartons, boxes, films, pouches, etc.) from concept to press-ready files.
- Translate designs into dieline-accurate layouts; apply correct bleeds, trim, folds, and Pantone/CMYK conversions.
- Manage multiple SKU templates and update artwork for seasonal changes, copy edits, barcodes, nutrition facts, and legal/regulatory requirements.
- Preflight files and run PDF proofs; check/verify image resolution, color profiles, trap/overprint settings, knockouts, and font embedding/outline.
- Create and maintain packaging templates and asset libraries.
- Work with the larger graphic design and cross-functional packaging team to optimize processes and procedures.
- Coordinate with printers to resolve production issues, recommend design adjustments for manufacturability, and approve press proofs.
- Ensure strict adherence to brand guidelines, packaging specifications, and regulatory labeling standards (FDA, etc.).
- Work within project management systems to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and communicate status to cross-functional stakeholders.
- Troubleshoot technical problems and propose process improvements to streamline packaging workflow.
In This Role, You’ll Bring With You:
- 2+ years of production packaging design experience, preferably in CPG or food brands.
- Outstanding portfolio exhibiting graphic design across print and digital projects with a focus on packaging work.
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Figma.
- Strong working knowledge of dielines, prepress, color management, trapping, and print production processes.
- Familiarity with barcodes, UPC management, nutrition panel layout, and regulatory labeling.
- Excellent attention to detail and file organization; strong problem-solving and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines and respond to printer feedback quickly.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with designers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
Compensation:
- Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt.
- The anticipated salary range for this position is $67,000.00 to $77,000.00. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a few factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses, stipends, equity, and role-specific perks.
Additional:
- Remote-first work environment
- Annual Bonus
- 401(k) program + 4% company match after three months
- New Hire Remote Life Stipend + annual Nourish and Nurture Allowance
- Monthly Cell and Internet Stipend
- Quarterly Farm-to-Fridge home deliveries and Employee Discounts
- New Parents: Up to 18 weeks of paid Parental Leave, Baby Steps Back To Work, 3 months’ supply of Once Upon A Farm products, and breast milk shipping service and support for those who travel after birth for the duration of your breastfeeding journey
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Paid Time Off to fulfill civic responsibilities including jury duty and voting in local, state, and national elections
- Medical Insurance for the employee covered at 100% on select plans with additional plan options at a reduced cost to the employee
- Vision and Dental Insurance covered at 100% for the employee and dependents
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending account and Health savings accounts for applicable plans
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- All other benefits, leaves, and insurance as required by law, based on your specific residence
- And so much more!
Who We Are
Our Purpose: Drive systemic improvement in childhood nutrition for a healthier, happier, and more equitable world.
Our Business: At Once Upon a Farm, farm-fresh taste grows here. We're on a greater mission in providing organic, crave-worthy snacks and meals for children of all ages. Our recipes are crafted with only the best organic ingredients – whole fruits and veggies, cold-pressed (our pouches), or freshly frozen (our meals) to perfection– to support your growing kids at every stage. Each of our organic, non-GMO, non-dairy recipes contains no added sugar and are free from artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives – just simple, real, nutritious snacks your entire family will love.
We support and champion farmers who supply the highest-quality organic ingredients for our foods. We help parents keep their promise to provide the best nourishment for their children’s bodies and souls. We treat our consumers, customers, suppliers, investors, and all our valued employees with the same high level of dignity and respect that we expect from others. We will always fight for and support efforts to drive positive social change and food justice for the benefit of parents, kids, and families. Lastly, we foster an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture that values humility, honesty, passion, positive social impact, and fun.
Our Team: We’re all fully remote, which makes us a highly collaborative, dynamic, and supportive bunch. We share a singular mission to make the world a better place through the highest quality, most delicious, nourishing, and nutritious products made accessible to every home, from our farms to your fridge. And while we’re invested in our product, we’re equally invested in one another's success.
Once Upon a Farm is a purpose-driven brand made up of an inclusive group of individuals with diverse backgrounds, passions, and beliefs. We hire self-motivated, independent thinkers and those who are genuinely passionate about improving childhood nutrition for a healthier and happier planet. Bring your whole self to your work at Once Upon a Farm, a proud equal-opportunity employer. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.
In an effort to help us remove unconscious bias from our resume review process, we ask that you please remove all identifying information from your resume (like profile photos) before you upload it. Once Upon a Farm is committed to cultivating an inclusive environment where a diverse group of people can and want to do their best work, and that starts with our hiring practices.
Once Upon a Farm, PBC, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in all company facilities without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, cast, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer-related or HIV/AIDS-related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
This job description is a summary of duties; it is by no means an all-inclusive list but is merely a broad guide of expected duties.
You must reside in the United States to be considered for this position.