Graphic Designer for Packaging

About the role

3M is hiring a Graphic Designer for Packaging in Mexico City. You will work with design teams to turn graphic design concepts into production-ready artwork, support brand guidelines and their application across packaging and other consumer-facing touchpoints, and prepare packaging artwork files for print production.

Key responsibilities

• Create artwork for a range of projects, from simple to complex global packaging concepts, down to final print-ready art.
• Ensure technical design specifications, structure and decisions match business-unit and design-function expectations.
• Drive global artwork consistency and accuracy within brand guidelines, managing details and multi-SKU packaging versions.
• Prepare final art files for print, digital and packaging media, and understand die lines, net contents, regulatory and warning texts, and printing methods.
• Manage project timelines with the internal project management team and build relationships with internal partners.

Required profile

• High school diploma, GED or higher, completed and verified before starting.
• 10 combined years of experience in artwork production for packaging in the corporate, creative, agency or printing industry.
• 5 years of experience in consumer packaging and pre-press printing.
• Ability to work at least four days a week on site at the 3M office in Santa Fe, CDMX, with possible domestic travel of up to 35% and possible relocation authorization.
• Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship.

Required skills

• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) for packaging design and layout.
• Color knowledge: CMYK vs RGB, spot colors, global colors and Pantone matching.
• Understanding of offset, flexo, digital and gravure printing, and print finishing techniques.
• Knowledge of packaging regulations, labeling requirements and uniform packaging laws.
• Experience with production art templates, scalable packaging workflows and preflight checks.