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Senior Brand & Packaging Designer

Senior Brand & Packaging Designer

ZURU Inc.Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
30+ days ago
Job description

Design the Next Global Bestsellers in Confectionery, Pet Care & Toys

Join the creative minds behind bold consumer brands like : Bonkers, GumiYum, XShot.

About ZURU Edge

ZURU Edge is pioneering the next generation of FMCG brands, purpose-built to serve modern consumers through radical innovation, speed, and a future‑focused mindset. From beauty and personal care to household essentials and pet nutrition, we are redefining how brands are created, scaled, and experienced.

We’re part of ZURU, a global company founded in 2003 by Nick and Mat Mowbray—EY Entrepreneur of the Year winners and inductees in the World Entrepreneur Hall of Fame. Today, ZURU has grown to a team of over 5,000 across more than 30 international locations.

ZURU Edge operates alongside two other disruptive pillars : ZURU Toys, reimagining play through innovation, and ZURU Tech, leading a global revolution in the way we build.

Our global portfolio includes fast-scaling brands such as MONDAY Haircare, Daise Beauty, Rascals, NOOD, BONKERS, and Gumi Yum Surprise — each built to deliver category‑defining quality, value, and brand love.

At the heart of this growth is our Global Design Team — award‑winning design and creative professionals shaping the visual identity and packaging of tomorrow’s most exciting brands!

Visit ZURU Edge to learn more.

Position Impact

You’ll be a driving force on projects, building bold consumer brands from the ground up, or breathing new life into our existing portfolio of category challengers across confectionery, pet care, toys, and beyond. This is a role with room to grow and we’re seeking ambitious creatives who are passionate about great design for a global consumer audience.

Brand Development and Strategy

  • Lead the creation and evolution of brand identities, ensuring alignment with the company’s vision and target audience.
  • Collaborate with marketing, product development, and leadership teams to define brand guidelines, tone of voice, and visual language.
  • Translate brand strategies into compelling designs across multiple touchpoints (packaging, digital, print, and retail).
  • Ensure consistent and cohesive branding across all products and platforms.

Packaging Design

  • Develop and execute innovative packaging concepts for new and existing products.
  • Research trends in materials, packaging solutions, and consumer behavior to inform design solutions.
  • Create mockups and prototypes to visualize packaging concepts for stakeholder presentations and approvals.
  • Ensure packaging designs are practical, functional, and aligned with industry regulations (e.g., safety, environmental standards).
  • Creative Leadership

  • Mentor and provide feedback to junior designers and freelancers to foster creative growth within the team.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and project goals are met.
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas.
  • Collaborate with marketing, R&D, and production teams to ensure brand consistency and product feasibility.
  • Project and Process Management

  • Oversee the design lifecycle, from concept to execution, ensuring quality standards are met.
  • Manage timelines, external vendors or agencies, ensuring projects stay on track.
  • Present design concepts and strategies to internal stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with production teams to ensure smooth transitions from design to manufacturing.
  • Market Research and Trend Analysis

  • Stay up to date with industry trends, design innovations, and consumer insights.
  • Conduct competitive analysis and incorporate market research into design strategies.
  • Identify new opportunities to elevate brand experiences through packaging and design innovation.
  • Skills & Experience

  • 8+ years of experience in brand identity and packaging design, preferably in consumer goods or retail sectors.
  • Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Figma.
  • Proven creative flair and ability to execute to a world-class standard.
  • Strong understanding of print production, packaging materials, and design-to-production workflows.
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
  • Good presentation and communication skills.
  • A keen eye for detail, aesthetics, and market relevance.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects effectively.
  • At ZURU, we have cultivated a high-performing culture that encourages excellence. Our team works towards ambitious goals, learning, performing, and improving together, all while having fun. We empower talented individuals to do their best work every day.

    At ZURU, you get out what you put in. You are responsible for driving your own career and we provide the platform to achieve it. As ZURU is on such a fast growth trajectory, there are opportunities here that you won’t find anywhere else.

    We recognise that ZURU’s success stems from our people and you can only be at your best when you are looking after yourself. ZURU encourages all our team members to invest in their wellbeing by providing an array of benefits and tools.

    WHAT WE OFFER

    Culture for Growth

    Surrounded by an A Player Team

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