Suja Life
Suja Life was founded in 2012 with a shared dream to transform people's lives through mindful nutrition. To address the lack of clean, nutritious, and convenient beverages available, the founders created a line of organic cold-pressed juices made from the freshest and most powerful ingredients imaginable, in a form closest to the living plants they originated from. What began as a local cold-pressed juice delivery service on skateboards in SoCal, has since evolved into a nationwide leader in organic juices and wellness shots. Today, Suja Life boasts an expanding range of portfolio of brands, including Suja Organic, Vive Organic, and Slice.
Role Description Suja Life is seeking a Packaging and Production Designer with strong creative and technical expertise to bring our brands to life across packaging touchpoints. This role blends concept development and design execution with production precision. You’ll be responsible for ideating packaging concepts (across bottles, cans, cartons and labels) that align with brand identities across the Suja Life portfolio, as well as preparing accurate, print‑ready files that meet production, sustainability and regulatory standards.
Job Title:
Packaging & Production Designer Department:
Marketing – Suja Studio Reports To:
Senior Graphic Designer Location:
Oceanside, CA (hybrid) Classification:
Exempt
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Concept Development:
Create original packaging concepts that reflect brand positioning and resonate with consumers across retail, e‑commerce, and promotional channels.
Design Execution:
Prepare accurate and print‑ready dielines, mockups, and final artwork for various packaging formats (boxes, labels, cartons, bags, etc.) ensuring consistency across SKUs and product lines.
Brand Consistency:
Maintain visual alignment with brand guidelines while pushing creative boundaries within the packaging space.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with the Associate Manager, Innovation and other teams to ensure packaging meets functional, aesthetic, and compliance requirements.
Production Support:
Manage pre‑press, proof reviews, troubleshoot design/production challenges, and ensure quality standards are upheld during printing and manufacturing to maintain design integrity. This occurs onsite at Suja’s HQ in Oceanside, CA.
Asset Management:
Organize and maintain a central repository for all packaging assets within DAM, ensuring easy access and brand consistency across all materials.
Qualifications, Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree(s) in Design preferred but not required.
3‑5+ years of experience in packaging design or print production.
Prior CPG experience is a must. Knowledge of the food & beverage industry is strongly preferred, along with can and/or bottle expertise.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
Experience with packaging software and 3D mockup tools is a plus but not mandatory.
Strong understanding of prepress, print production processes, color management and materials.
Attention to detail, typography, and layout precision.
Knowledge of packaging compliance and labeling regulations.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (Asana, Bynder) is preferred.
Language and Other Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Enthusiastic about learning and growing within a creative environment.
Highly creative with a keen eye for detail.
A passion for content creation and brand storytelling.
Working and Environmental Conditions
Typical home office environment with occasional travel for events and meetings.
Regular use of computer, keyboard, and video conferencing tools.
May involve occasional work on nights and weekends, depending on project timelines.
Physical Demands
Sitting/standing for extended periods, extensive computer use, occasional lifting up to 15 lbs.
Ability to travel as needed for content production and meetings.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Design, Marketing, and Production
Industries Food and Beverage Services, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Beverage Manufacturing
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Role Description Suja Life is seeking a Packaging and Production Designer with strong creative and technical expertise to bring our brands to life across packaging touchpoints. This role blends concept development and design execution with production precision. You’ll be responsible for ideating packaging concepts (across bottles, cans, cartons and labels) that align with brand identities across the Suja Life portfolio, as well as preparing accurate, print‑ready files that meet production, sustainability and regulatory standards.
Job Title:
Packaging & Production Designer Department:
Marketing – Suja Studio Reports To:
Senior Graphic Designer Location:
Oceanside, CA (hybrid) Classification:
Exempt
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Concept Development:
Create original packaging concepts that reflect brand positioning and resonate with consumers across retail, e‑commerce, and promotional channels.
Design Execution:
Prepare accurate and print‑ready dielines, mockups, and final artwork for various packaging formats (boxes, labels, cartons, bags, etc.) ensuring consistency across SKUs and product lines.
Brand Consistency:
Maintain visual alignment with brand guidelines while pushing creative boundaries within the packaging space.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with the Associate Manager, Innovation and other teams to ensure packaging meets functional, aesthetic, and compliance requirements.
Production Support:
Manage pre‑press, proof reviews, troubleshoot design/production challenges, and ensure quality standards are upheld during printing and manufacturing to maintain design integrity. This occurs onsite at Suja’s HQ in Oceanside, CA.
Asset Management:
Organize and maintain a central repository for all packaging assets within DAM, ensuring easy access and brand consistency across all materials.
Qualifications, Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree(s) in Design preferred but not required.
3‑5+ years of experience in packaging design or print production.
Prior CPG experience is a must. Knowledge of the food & beverage industry is strongly preferred, along with can and/or bottle expertise.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
Experience with packaging software and 3D mockup tools is a plus but not mandatory.
Strong understanding of prepress, print production processes, color management and materials.
Attention to detail, typography, and layout precision.
Knowledge of packaging compliance and labeling regulations.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (Asana, Bynder) is preferred.
Language and Other Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Enthusiastic about learning and growing within a creative environment.
Highly creative with a keen eye for detail.
A passion for content creation and brand storytelling.
Working and Environmental Conditions
Typical home office environment with occasional travel for events and meetings.
Regular use of computer, keyboard, and video conferencing tools.
May involve occasional work on nights and weekends, depending on project timelines.
Physical Demands
Sitting/standing for extended periods, extensive computer use, occasional lifting up to 15 lbs.
Ability to travel as needed for content production and meetings.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Design, Marketing, and Production
Industries Food and Beverage Services, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Beverage Manufacturing
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