Packaging Designer

A Packaging Designer creates innovative and functional packaging solutions for products across various industries. You might work for a design agency, a manufacturing company, or as a freelancer. Packaging Designers focus on aesthetics, functionality, and brand alignment to ensure that packaging is both visually appealing and practical for the product it contains. You’ll collaborate with clients and other designers to develop concepts, select materials, and oversee the production process to deliver high-quality packaging solutions.

Packaging Designers play a crucial role in enhancing product presentation and consumer experience. You’ll need to be creative, detail-oriented, and skilled in design software. You'll also work closely with clients and production teams to meet project specifications and deadlines effectively.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $67,600
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a packaging designer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Industrial Design

On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $78,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA50720

Diploma of Graphic Design

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $18,852
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA60320

Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design

Blended, On Campus
6 - 17 months
$0 - $15,576
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA60420

Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development

On Campus
12 months
$14,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours)

On Campus
4 years
$0 - $65,292
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA60320

Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design (Illustration)

On Campus
8 months
Unavailable
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
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