Associate Product and Packaging Designer, Tara Toy

Job Title: Associate Product and Packaging Designer, Tara Toy

Department: Art, Tara Toy

Reporting To: Art Director, Tara Toy 
 
Location: Hauppauge, NY

Company Overview:

We are a fast-paced, creative toy company with a passion for fun, innovation, and great design. Our tight-knit team collaborates on a wide range of products — from licensed brands to original toy lines — and we are looking for a talented Associate Product and Packaging Designer to join us!

Job Summary:

The Associate Product and Packaging Designer will play a key role in developing packaging die lines, creating eye-catching artwork, and supporting product design across multiple categories. 

To ensure success as an Associate Product and Packaging Designer, the ideal candidate will be a creative thinker who can balance design aesthetics with production practicality and meet quick turnaround deadlines in a collaborative environment.

This role is located in Hauppauge, NY and an in-person schedule is required.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Design and prepare packaging artwork and die lines for both licensed and generic products.
• Collaborate closely with the design and production teams to ensure artwork accuracy and brand consistency.
• Adapt artwork for multiple product types and packaging formats.
• Work efficiently on multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Contribute creative ideas to elevate packaging and product presentation.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and licensors for approvals and revisions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop required
• Experience creating die lines and working with print specifications.
• Strong understanding of packaging design and production processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaborator with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English (both written and verbal).
• Experience in the toy or consumer products industry is a plus!
• Must provide a link to, or copy of, portfolio for review

Just Play is an equal opportunity employer.  We welcome all applicants without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.