Job Description
Benefits: - 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Packaging & Product Designer – Automotive Vehicle Collectibles A Unique Creative Role Where Automotive Knowledge Matters About Us Round 2 LLC. is an innovative collectibles company based in South Bend, Indiana. We specialize in plastic model kits, die-cast replicas, electric slot cars, and model train accessories. Our family of brands includes AMT, MPC, Hawk/Lindberg, Polar Lights, Auto World, American Muscle, Johnny Lightning, Racing Champions, and Classic Metal Works.
Overview This is a
rare, automotive-focused creative role in a product category where packaging is inseparable from the collectible itself. A strong understanding of automobiles and automotive culture is
critical —these packages are designed for enthusiasts who know cars and care deeply about authenticity.
We are seeking a
Packaging Designer who would enjoy working on
our historic lines of die-cast and/or model kit lines where they would collaborate on physical products and solving real design challenges. The work is hands-on, collaborative, and
fun , with the satisfaction of seeing finished products collectors are excited to collect, build, and display.
For the right candidate, this role offers a clear path beyond packaging into
influence over product choices and supervision of new vehicle collectible development .
Opportunities to work this closely with collectible vehicles, tooling, and manufacturing partners are uncommon—particularly outside major automotive or design hubs—making this a
very rare local role and a position
worth relocating for if the product space excites you.
What Makes This Role Unique - Packaging is treated as part of the collector experience, not disposable graphics
- Designers interact directly with products, builds, and assembly processes
- Direct communication with overseas production partners
- Opportunity to grow into product supervision and development influence
- Work on products that are nostalgic, enthusiast-driven, and fun
Key Responsibilities - Own packaging design from concept through production for automotive vehicle collectibles
- Develop packaging that balances brand identity, nostalgia, and modern design sensibilities
- Create production-ready files including graphics, typography, layouts, and sometimes dielines
- Communicate directly with overseas production partners
- Review and approve print proofs, color samples, and production outputs
- Creatively problem-solve print, material, and production challenges
- Design supporting materials such as car deco, inserts, assembly guides, and promotional assets
- Execute and manage basic product photography for packaging and marketing use
- Assemble test shots and prototypes to evaluate build quality and assembly clarity
- Identify improvements to assembly guides and packaging flow
- Manage multiple projects across various development stages
- Meet deadlines while handling several ongoing projects
- For designers who demonstrate the right abilities: gain influence over product decisions and participate in supervising new vehicle collectible development, helping shape the goods themselves—not just the packaging
Required Skills & Experience - Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
- Ability to creatively problem-solve within real-world production constraints
- Moderate hands-on construction or assembly skills
- Strong knowledge of automobiles and automotive culture
- Familiarity with vehicle collectibles such as die-cast cars or model kits
- High attention to detail and production accuracy
- Clear communication and collaborative mindset
Additional Experience That Adds Value (Not Required) These skills are beneficial but
not required :
- Experience with consumer product or packaging design
- Print production expertise
- Experience working with overseas manufacturers
- Copywriting for packaging or product messaging
- Polished illustration skills, especially automotive
- Advanced product photography
- Background in toys, vehicle collectibles, or hobby products
- Broad pop culture knowledge including pop music, entertainment, animation, gaming, science fiction etc.
Why This Role Is Worth Considering - Rare opportunity to work on automotive vehicle collectibles
- Hands-on involvement with real products collectors’ care about
- Path toward broader product development influence
- A creative role that is challenging, rewarding, and genuinely fun
Online or digital portfolio required for consideration
Job Tags
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