At Selkirk Sport, we’re passionate about pushing the boundaries of pickleball innovation. Our mission is to Fuel the Pickleball Obsession by creating the sport’s premier products and ecosystem. As a leading global brand in premium pickleball equipment, we’re expanding our international presence and seeking top-tier talent to support our growth in the U.S. and abroad.
We pride ourselves on a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Selkirk applies first-principles thinking to design scalable, process-driven systems that create lasting operational advantage.
Location: Remote (Mexico)
Department: Creative x Product Design
Reports to: Creative Director
The Opportunity
We aren’t just creating products. We’re creating moments that stop people in their tracks.
At Selkirk, every detail matters, and packaging is often the first physical interaction someone has with our brand. It’s more than a box. It’s a first impression, a storytelling canvas, and a critical part of how we bring premium products to life.
We’re looking for a Packaging Designer who can blend creativity with execution and transform packaging into an extension of the Selkirk experience. This role is ideal for someone who understands how thoughtful design can influence buying decisions, elevate a brand, and create shelf presence that immediately captures attention.
You’ll partner closely with our Creative Director and Product teams to design premium packaging experiences that balance visual impact, functionality, production realities, and consumer behavior. From concept through production, you’ll help shape how Selkirk products show up around the world.
What You’ll Do
Design Packaging That Turns Heads
- Design visually compelling product packaging that reflects Selkirk’s premium brand standards while considering practical requirements like shipping durability and product protection
- Create packaging concepts and prototypes from initial idea through final production
- Refine and iterate designs through stakeholder feedback and collaborative review processes
- Analyze current packaging and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency without sacrificing quality or brand integrity
Bring Global Packaging to Life
- Coordinate multilingual packaging workflows alongside localization and copywriting partners
- Ensure translated content is thoughtfully incorporated across die-lines and layouts
- Adapt packaging for international regulations and regional market requirements
Stay Ahead of Trends
- Research consumer behavior, packaging trends, materials, and emerging design opportunities
- Evaluate sustainable and eco-friendly material options while balancing quality, cost, and manufacturing realities
- Explore new technologies and creative approaches that enhance packaging effectiveness
Collaborate Across Teams
- Partner with Product Managers, Marketing, Graphic Design, and other stakeholders to bring ideas to life
- Work alongside safety and product teams to ensure packaging meets required standards and regulations
- Communicate concepts clearly and confidently while presenting ideas and recommendations
Drive Process & Organization
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously across varying timelines and priorities
- Keep projects moving smoothly from concept through production
- Identify workflow improvements and opportunities to streamline creative processes
- Maintain organized assets and design documentation through internal systems and tools
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of professional design experience with a strong focus on physical packaging design
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Strong understanding of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and production considerations
- Experience maintaining and elevating an established brand identity
- Excellent problem-solving skills and an eye for both the big picture and smallest details
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and creative output
- Strong presentation skills and confidence communicating design ideas to stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing products for retail or big-box environments
- Experience with multilingual packaging and localization workflows
- Familiarity with packaging cost optimization and production efficiencies
- Knowledge of sustainable packaging materials and emerging packaging trends
- Experience with Digital Asset Management systems
- Background within sporting goods, outdoor, or active lifestyle brands
Why Selkirk
Selkirk is redefining what a sports brand can become. We are building products, media, technology, and experiences that fuel the pickleball obsession around the world.
We move quickly, think creatively, and challenge conventional ideas. We value people who are curious, collaborative, and energized by building something meaningful.
If creating premium experiences through design excites you, we'd love to meet you.
