I will design custom product packaging and dieline mockups for retail

I will design custom product packaging and dieline mockups for retail, delivering print-ready artwork plus photorealistic 3D-style mockups so your product looks shelf-ready before a single box is printed.

What you get

• Custom packaging design built specifically for your product, brand, and retail context — folding carton, mailer box, pouch, label, sleeve, hang tag, or similar formats.
• Accurate dieline (the flat cutting/folding template) drawn to your exact dimensions, with clearly marked cut lines, fold/score lines, bleed, safe zones, and glue tabs.
• Print-ready artwork in vector format (AI/PDF/EPS) set up in CMYK with proper bleed and crop marks, organized in labeled layers so your printer can run it without guesswork.
• Photorealistic mockups — your packaging rendered on a clean 3D-style box/pouch/label visual so you can see how it reads from the front, sides, and angles before committing to a print run.
• Editable source files so future revisions, flavor variants, or size extensions stay easy.
• A packaging cheat sheet noting recommended material/stock, finish options (matte, gloss, soft-touch), and how to hand the files to a printer.

Plans

Feature	Basic	Standard	Premium
Packaging type	1 simple item (label or hang tag)	1 structural item (folding carton, mailer, or pouch)	Full set (box + label/sleeve + insert or matching pieces)
Custom dieline	Yes	Yes	Yes
Print-ready files (CMYK, bleed, crop marks)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Photorealistic mockups	1 angle	2 angles	3+ angles / multiple views
Design concepts	1	2	3
Source/editable files	Yes	Yes	Yes
Material & finish guidance	Basic	Detailed	Detailed + printer handoff support
Revisions	2	3	Unlimited (within scope)

How it works

1. Brief & measurements. You share your product, exact dimensions (or the unfolded sample/specs), brand assets (logo, colors, fonts), and any reference packaging you like. If you don't have measurements yet, I'll help you figure out what to measure.
2. Dieline setup. I build a precise, to-scale dieline for your chosen format so the structure is correct from the start — nothing gets designed onto a template that won't fold or cut properly.
3. Concept & design. I lay out your artwork on the dieline — typography, color, imagery, legal/ingredient/barcode panels — keeping every element inside the safe zones and away from folds and seams.
4. Mockup preview. I render the flat design onto a photorealistic 3D-style mockup so you can judge it the way a shopper would, not as a confusing flat sheet.
5. Revisions. You review and request changes; I refine until the design matches your plan's revision scope.
6. Final delivery. You receive print-ready files, the dieline, editable sources, and mockups, plus notes for handing everything to your printer.

Why choose this

Packaging is where structure and graphics have to agree, and that's exactly where most designs fall apart. A beautiful flat layout means nothing if the barcode lands on a fold, the bleed is missing, or the dieline doesn't actually close into a box. I work dieline-first, so the structure is correct before a single graphic goes down — which means your printer gets files they can run without back-and-forth, and you avoid the costly surprise of a misprinted run.

You also get to see before you spend. The photorealistic mockups let you, your team, or your investors evaluate the real shelf impression early, so decisions get made on something that looks like the finished product rather than a flat diagram. Combined with editable source files, your packaging stays a living asset you can extend into new variants instead of a one-off you have to rebuild from scratch.

Who it's for / use cases

• Product makers and small brands launching a physical product who need retail-ready packaging and a dieline their printer will accept.
• E-commerce and subscription sellers wanting branded mailer boxes and inserts that turn unboxing into part of the experience.
• Food, beverage, cosmetic, and supplement brands needing label or carton artwork with proper panels for ingredients, barcodes, and compliance copy.
• Crowdfunding campaigns that need convincing packaging mockups for the pitch before manufacturing.
• Founders rebranding who want existing packaging modernized and corrected for clean printing.
• Anyone with a product but no print-ready file who keeps getting bounced by printers asking for a "proper dieline with bleed."

FAQ

Q: What exactly is a dieline and why do I need one? A dieline is the flat template that shows where your packaging will be cut, folded, and glued. Printers require it to manufacture your box or label correctly. I build yours to your precise dimensions so the artwork and the physical structure match.

Q: I don't know my exact measurements — can you still help? Yes. Tell me the product you're packaging (or share a sample's dimensions), and I'll guide you on what to measure or recommend a standard size that fits. Accurate measurements are essential, so we lock these down before design begins.

Q: Will the files be ready for a real printer? Yes. Final artwork is delivered in CMYK with bleed, crop marks, marked fold/score lines, and labeled layers, in standard vector formats. I also include notes so you or your printer can handle the handoff smoothly.

Q: Are the mockups real photos or renders? They are photorealistic digital mockups — your flat design applied to a 3D-style box, pouch, or label visual. They're for previewing and presenting your design, not photographs of a physically produced item.

Q: Can you actually print and ship the packaging? I deliver the design files and mockups, not a manufactured print run. You take the print-ready files to your preferred printer or manufacturer. I'm happy to advise on stock and finishes so you order the right thing.

Q: What formats do I receive? Print-ready PDF and vector source (AI/EPS), plus mockup images (PNG/JPG). The editable source lets you or another designer make future edits.

Q: Can you match my existing brand? Absolutely. Share your logo, colors, fonts, and any brand guidelines, and I'll design packaging that's consistent with your existing identity across your product line.

Q: How many revisions do I get? It depends on your plan — Basic includes two rounds, Standard three, and Premium unlimited revisions within the agreed scope. Sharing clear references and feedback up front keeps revisions fast and focused.