Contract Packaging Engineer

Execute packaging engineering and custom die line creation for new games, including boxes, inserts, trays, instructions, packout, and other packaging components.

Review the Bills of Materials (BOMs) and other supporting documentation to understand game contents in order to provide appropriate sizing for the game box and all internal components based on component count, product goals, shelf considerations, cost targets, and customer experience.

Recommend insert tray structures and packout solutions that organize and protect components while supporting ease of setup, intuitive unboxing and repacking, cost efficiency, and production feasibility.

Work cross-functionally with Art, PMO, and Production to ensure packaging supports product goals, creative direction, player experience, manufacturing requirements, and quality standards.

Review factory adjusted die lines and provide clear feedback on structural changes, including whether to move forward with vendor recommendations. Identify and resolve structural, material, sizing, packout, or production issues before files move into final production.

Identify opportunities for cost savings, material efficiency, production efficiency, and structural improvements without compromising quality, durability, or customer experience. 

Maintain clean, organized files with properly marked layers, specification, and naming conventions according to company standards.

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Structural Packaging Design, Product Design, or a related field preferred.

Strong proficiency in Illustrator and InDesign. Experience in CAD or 3D modeling software is a plus.

Experience in toy, game, consumer product, or retail packaging experience preferred.

Strong understanding of packaging manufacturing processes, materials, construction methods, dielines, and production requirements.

Ability to review BOMs and component lists, understand product packout needs, and recommend appropriate box sizes, insert structures, instruction formats, and packaging component dimensions.

Excellent organization and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple SKUs and deadlines simultaneously.

Clear visual, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to present structural recommendations, risks, tradeoffs, problems, and solutions to different audiences.

Comfort working under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy, quality, and attention to detail.