Creative Packaging Designer

The Creative Packaging Designer is responsible for developing innovative packaging, branding, and marketing materials that enhance the presentation of Dillard's exclusive and private brand products. This role combines creative design, brand storytelling, and strategic visual communication to create compelling customer experiences that strengthen brand identity and drive sales.

The Creative Packaging Designer partners with buyers, product development teams, designers, merchants, and Creative Packaging leadership to develop packaging concepts, hang tags, labels, boxes, signage, and other marketing collateral that align with Dillard's brand standards and merchandising objectives. This position requires exceptional design skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple creative projects in a fast-paced retail environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Design innovative packaging solutions including product boxes, hang tags, labels, inserts, and other packaging components for Dillard's exclusive and private brands.
• Develop compelling brand stories, product messaging, collection names, taglines, and packaging copy that communicate product features and benefits.
• Create visually engaging graphics for in-store signage, point-of-sale materials, marketing collateral, and promotional campaigns.
• Collaborate with buyers, product development teams, designers, and Creative Packaging leadership throughout the design process.
• Develop and maintain consistent brand identities across multiple product categories.
• Ensure all creative materials adhere to established brand standards, style guides, and visual identity requirements.
• Utilize Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, to produce production-ready artwork.
• Apply strong knowledge of typography, layout, color theory, and visual hierarchy to create effective design solutions.
• Prepare print-ready files while ensuring accuracy in specifications, dielines, color matching, and production requirements.
• Research consumer trends, packaging innovations, retail design trends, and competitive brands to inspire new creative concepts.
• Present creative concepts and design solutions to internal stakeholders while incorporating feedback into final deliverables.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting production schedules and deadlines.
• Partner with vendors and internal teams to ensure packaging quality, consistency, and timely execution.
• Maintain organized digital assets, project files, and brand resources.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communications, or a related field required.
• Previous experience in packaging design, branding, graphic design, or a related creative field preferred.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating packaging, branding, print, and marketing design projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Strong understanding of typography, branding, color theory, composition, and print production processes.
• Experience developing creative concepts from initial ideation through final production.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to develop compelling marketing and packaging copy.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a creative team.
• Knowledge of packaging production, printing processes, and vendor specifications preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Regular attendance is required, including flexibility to work additional hours as business needs require.
• Ability to remain seated and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to operate a computer, graphic design software, and other office equipment.
• Ability to visually review design layouts, packaging proofs, typography, and color accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with associates, vendors, and business partners in person, virtually, and by telephone.
• Occasionally required to lift and carry presentation materials, packaging samples, or supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.

Pay & Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision and dental coverage, a generous merchandise discount, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Pay will be commensurate with education and experience.

Dillard’s is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.

*This is a full time, on-site position located at our Dillard's HQ.

Location: 1600 Cantrell Rd., Little Rock, AR 72201

A high level of attendance is required as an essential function of this position.

Rules of Arbitration

I state that the information contained in the foregoing statements is complete, true, and correct. I understand that if I am employed, any misrepresentation or omission of material facts on this application is sufficient cause for dismissal. I agree that my employment is for no definite period of time and can be terminated, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either Dillard's or myself. I understand that neither the Associate Work Rules and General Policies, the Associate Benefits and Related Policies, nor any other written or oral statements by Dillard's or its representatives are contracts of employment. No employee of Dillard's other than the Chairman of the Board or the President has any authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time, or to make any agreement contrary to the foregoing, and no such agreement has been made. If, at the time of termination, I am for any reason indebted to Dillard's, whether for merchandise, cash advances, withdrawals, or otherwise, I agree that Dillard's shall have the right to make the necessary deductions and withhold from any remuneration or from any reimbursement to which I may be entitled, an amount sufficient to fully cover and completely pay for all of my indebtedness to Dillard's. I also hereby agree that in no event shall Dillard's be liable for any loss or damage to my clothing or my personal property. In consideration of Dillard’s agreeing to consider my Application, I agree that effective on my submission of this Application, Dillard’s and I shall be entitled to the benefits of and mutually agree to become subject to Dillard’s RULES OF ARBITRATION (the “Rules”). The Rules will apply to any Legal Claim which may arise out of the application process or over Dillard’s failure or refusal to offer me employment. A free copy of the Rules is available A) by emailing a request for a copy to legal@dillards.com or B) by requesting a written copy of the Rules by dialing toll free 866-353-6787.