Creative Designer, Product Packaging

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Creative Designer to lead packaging design across Atari’s expanding portfolio of physical products that include hardware, game releases, and licensed products.

This designer will own the end-to-end creative and production process for packaging, collaborating with internal teams, external partners, and vendors to deliver high-quality, consumer-facing packaging that drives retail success and reinforces our brand. The role will also support creative approvals and direction for licensed packaging and special editions, helping to elevate packaging quality and consistency across the business.

This is a new, high-impact role that will help us streamline packaging workflows, raise the quality and consistency of our packaging, and ensure that every physical product reflects the creativity, care, and long-term brand value Atari is known for.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead packaging design and production for Atari hardware products, coordinating closely with Hardware Project Coordinators and manufacturing partners.
• Design packaging for physical game releases across all Atari labels, working with internal teams and external distribution partners.
• Provide creative direction, design, and approvals for licensed packaging across our growing roster of licensors.
• Develop and maintain packaging templates and brand guidelines for internal and licensed packaging.
• Manage end-to-end production workflows for packaging (dieline creation, printer coordination, proofing, and quality control).
• Work closely with vendors and suppliers to ensure production accuracy and timelines.
• Help ensure packaging quality and consistency across all physical products and retail channels.
• Provide creative input and direction on collector’s editions and special packaging for marketing and influencer programs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align packaging with overall brand strategy and visual identity.
• Support packaging translations and approvals for international releases.
• Serve as packaging design point of contact for Marketing, Licensing, Hardware, Games, and Publishing teams, and external vendors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in packaging design, with strong background in physical production and dieline creation.
• Proven experience working with printers, suppliers, and production teams to deliver high-quality consumer packaging.
• Portfolio demonstrating consumer-facing packaging design, ideally in entertainment, electronics, gaming, or pop culture.
• Strong understanding of packaging production processes, material choices, and print specifications.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with external partners and internal stakeholders.
• Familiarity with working on licensed packaging and navigating brand approvals and guidelines.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat); experience with 3D rendering tools a plus.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple complex packaging projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable working in a remote-first, cross-functional team environment.
• Interest in video games, pop culture, and retro fandoms is strongly preferred.
• Bonus: Experience collaborating with 3D/industrial designers on packaging for physical products and hardware.
• Bonus: Experience working in European markets too