Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Mood
Job overview
The Packaging Designer at Mood leads the design and execution of physical brand elements like packaging and labeling, ensuring compliance and operational precision to enhance the company's hemp product presentation.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves sourcing vendors, designing packaging and labels, ensuring regulatory compliance, collaborating cross-functionally with operations and legal teams, managing production files, and maintaining design documentation.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a competitive salary range of $70k-$78k, comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision insurance, unlimited PTO, a 401k plan with 4% match, and additional perks like catered lunches, massages, and education stipends.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 5+ years in packaging and label design, preferably in CPG or cannabis sectors, expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, knowledge of packaging materials and print processes, strong design skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.
Work environment and culture
Mood values a world-class team environment with a hybrid work model requiring presence in Charlotte, NC, emphasizing collaboration, compliance, and high-quality product presentation.
Company information
Mood is a fast-growing US e-commerce company specializing in high-quality hemp products with a team experienced in leading start-ups and multi-million dollar D2C companies.
Team overview
The candidate will work closely with Ops, Wholesale, Warehouse, Supply Chain teams, and external vendors, indicating a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
Job location and travel
The role is hybrid based in Charlotte, NC, requiring 2-3 days per week onsite at the warehouse.
Application process
Applicants must submit a résumé and portfolio link; applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
Unique job features
This role uniquely blends creative design with compliance and operational responsibilities, offering high visibility and strategic impact within the company.
Company overview
Mood is a company specializing in experiential marketing and sensory branding solutions, primarily serving businesses in retail, hospitality, and other customer-facing industries. The company generates revenue by providing background music, digital signage, scent marketing, and audiovisual systems that enhance in-store experiences and influence customer behavior. Founded as Mood Media, it has grown through acquisitions such as Muzak and Technomedia, becoming a global leader in its sector. Candidates should be aware of its strong focus on innovation, client customization, and its extensive international presence. Mood’s services are designed to help brands create memorable environments that drive customer engagement and loyalty.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your expertise in packaging and label design, especially your experience with compliance-heavy products and legal collaboration, as Mood emphasizes regulatory integration.
Emphasize your proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, dielines, and print production processes, showcasing your ability to deliver production-ready packaging designs that balance aesthetics and feasibility.
Apply through multiple channels including Mood's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for this high-impact role.
Connect with current employees in Mood's packaging, operations, or supply chain teams on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent product launches or asking about their experience working with cross-functional teams on packaging projects.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords such as 'packaging design,' 'regulatory compliance,' 'Adobe Illustrator,' 'dielines,' and 'vendor management' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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