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A Packaging Designer develops creative and functional packaging solutions, ensuring aesthetic appeal and practicality while collaborating with clients and production teams.

    • AI Exposure: Medium

      This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.

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  • This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
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AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a Packaging Designer?

Get qualified to work as a Packaging Designer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

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Packaging Designer careers

A Packaging Designer creates innovative and functional packaging solutions for products across various industries. You might work for a design agency, a manufacturing company, or as a freelancer. Packaging Designers focus on aesthetics, functionality, and brand alignment to ensure that packaging is both visually appealing and practical for the product it contains. You’ll collaborate with clients and other designers to develop concepts, select materials, and oversee the production process to deliver high-quality packaging solutions.

Packaging Designers play a crucial role in enhancing product presentation and consumer experience. You’ll need to be creative, detail-oriented, and skilled in design software. You'll also work closely with clients and production teams to meet project specifications and deadlines effectively.