Packaging Designer — Food & Restaurant Industry
CMI, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
About CMI
CMI is a full-service packaging partner supporting restaurant brands across the U.S.—from emerging concepts to national chains. We design, source, and deliver packaging across all substrates (paper, plastic, foam, metal, and fiber), backed by in-house testing, rapid prototyping, and a nationwide warehouse network.
We’re looking for a
Packaging Designer
to join our team and help bring packaging concepts to life—from ideation through production—while balancing brand, functionality, and real-world performance.
What You’ll Do • Design and develop packaging across formats: cups, containers, boxes, wraps, bags, trays, and specialty items • Support new product launches, LTOs, and brand rollouts with speed and accuracy • Translate brand identity into functional, manufacturable packaging solutions • Collaborate cross-functionally with commercialization, procurement, and operations teams • Create mockups, dielines, and prototypes for internal review and customer presentations • Partner with vendors and print suppliers to ensure quality, compliance, and cost efficiency • Ensure all packaging meets food safety, labeling, and regulatory requirements • Contribute to sustainable packaging initiatives and material transitions • Manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
What We’re Looking For • 3+ years of packaging design experience (foodservice, restaurant, or CPG preferred) • Strong understanding of packaging structures, materials, and performance (heat, moisture, grease) • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; experience with ArtiosCAD, TOPS, or other structural design tools is a plus • Ability to manage large SKU counts and complex packaging systems • Detail-oriented with strong project management and organizational skills • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight timelines • Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills
Nice to Have • Experience with sustainable/eco-friendly packaging materials and certifications • Familiarity with delivery/tamper-evident packaging (DoorDash, Uber Eats, etc.) • Exposure to retail or direct-to-consumer food packaging • Background in brand identity or campaign design
What We Offer • Competitive compensation • Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage • 401(k) retirement plan with company participation • A collaborative and entrepreneurial environment • The opportunity to play a key role in strengthening quality systems at a growing packaging and supply chain company
Why CMI • Work with leading restaurant brands across the country • Be part of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial team • Access to in-house design lab, testing kitchen, and rapid prototyping tools • Real ownership of projects from concept to launch
Packaging Designer
to join our team and help bring packaging concepts to life—from ideation through production—while balancing brand, functionality, and real-world performance.
What You’ll Do • Design and develop packaging across formats: cups, containers, boxes, wraps, bags, trays, and specialty items • Support new product launches, LTOs, and brand rollouts with speed and accuracy • Translate brand identity into functional, manufacturable packaging solutions • Collaborate cross-functionally with commercialization, procurement, and operations teams • Create mockups, dielines, and prototypes for internal review and customer presentations • Partner with vendors and print suppliers to ensure quality, compliance, and cost efficiency • Ensure all packaging meets food safety, labeling, and regulatory requirements • Contribute to sustainable packaging initiatives and material transitions • Manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
What We’re Looking For • 3+ years of packaging design experience (foodservice, restaurant, or CPG preferred) • Strong understanding of packaging structures, materials, and performance (heat, moisture, grease) • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; experience with ArtiosCAD, TOPS, or other structural design tools is a plus • Ability to manage large SKU counts and complex packaging systems • Detail-oriented with strong project management and organizational skills • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight timelines • Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills
Nice to Have • Experience with sustainable/eco-friendly packaging materials and certifications • Familiarity with delivery/tamper-evident packaging (DoorDash, Uber Eats, etc.) • Exposure to retail or direct-to-consumer food packaging • Background in brand identity or campaign design
What We Offer • Competitive compensation • Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage • 401(k) retirement plan with company participation • A collaborative and entrepreneurial environment • The opportunity to play a key role in strengthening quality systems at a growing packaging and supply chain company
Why CMI • Work with leading restaurant brands across the country • Be part of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial team • Access to in-house design lab, testing kitchen, and rapid prototyping tools • Real ownership of projects from concept to launch