CareerPlan

ZURU Edge | Designer - NPD

Auckland | New ZealandFull-time2026-10-22 → 2026-11-09

Core

Leads brand identity and packaging design for new and existing consumer brands across confectionery, toys, pet care, and other categories.

Role type

Senior Brand & Packaging Designer (NPD)

Builds

New consumer brands, brand guidelines, and production-ready packaging artwork.

Domain

Consumer Goods / Retail / Packaging

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Brand identity design, Packaging design, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Figma, Print production knowledge, Design-to-production workflows, Consumer behavior research, Project management, Vendor management, Mentoring

Preferred skills

Experience in consumer goods or retail, Portfolio of high-standard brand and packaging work

Technologies

Adobe Creative Suite, Figma

Responsibilities

Lead creation and evolution of brand identities; Define brand guidelines, tone of voice, and visual language; Develop packaging concepts informed by research; Ensure designs are practical, functional, and compliant with regulations; Create mockups and prototypes; Present concepts to stakeholders; Oversee design lifecycle from concept to manufacturing; Manage multiple projects and external vendors; Mentor junior designers and freelancers; Track industry trends and run competitive analysis.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities