Contract Packaging Designer (temp-to-perm)

Job description

Job Title: Contract Packaging Graphic Designer

Company: Likely Inc. 

Location: Pasadena, CA 91103 (On-site)

Start Date: TBD (3-month contract with potential to convert to permanent)

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM)

Compensation: $24/hr

About Us:

Likely Inc. is a design and manufacturing studio specializing in luxury packaging. We partner with innovative, disruptive brands across various industries to create packaging that elevates their identity and delivers unforgettable unboxing experiences.

We are passionate about combining creativity, craftsmanship, and production expertise to deliver packaging solutions that stand out in today’s competitive market.

www.likelyus.com

The Role:

Likely is looking for a talented temp-to-perm Contract Packaging Graphic Designer to join our design team at our Pasadena HQ. This role will support our Lead Creative on both ongoing client projects and internal branding initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for a designer who loves packaging, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is eager to learn about production-ready design.

 Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with our Lead Creative to develop packaging concepts for luxury and premium brands.
• Create and refine dielines, structural packaging layouts, and print-ready artwork files.
• Assist in preparing production files for our manufacturing partners.
• Support internal branding, marketing collateral, and promotional design projects.
• Take ownership of tasks from concept to execution with a strong eye for detail.
• Learn and grow within the production side of packaging, including material selection, print techniques, and file preparation.

What We’re Looking For:

• Passion for packaging design and branding within the luxury or consumer goods space.
• Experience with dielines (academic or professional) and willingness to learn more about production files and ready-to-print artwork.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• A designer who is not afraid to step outside of their comfort zone to learn the full packaging development process.
• Strong attention to detail, typography, and layout.
• Ability to work on-site full-time and collaborate with a small but fast-paced creative team.

Bonus Points:

• Previous internship or entry-level experience in packaging or graphic design.
• Knowledge of specialty printing processes (foil stamping, embossing, spot UV, etc.).
• Interest in branding, marketing, and design trends.

Perks & Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on packaging for high-profile, disruptive brands.
• Creative, collaborative studio environment.
• Exposure to the full packaging lifecycle from concept to production.
• Growth opportunities within our expanding creative team.

If you’re a designer who loves packaging, thrives on details, and wants to grow with a dynamic studio, we’d love to meet you!

Apply by sending your resume, portfolio, and a brief introduction to hello@likelyus.com