Packaging Production Designer [AQ-17972]

About the role

Join a dynamic brand dedicated to creating makeup that truly performs, with lasting products, expressive shades, and impactful finishes. This brand champions uncensored femininity and self-expression, focusing on sleek componentry, bold aesthetics, and flawless execution. You will be instrumental in building the future of luxe beauty packaging, contributing to a mission that values both artistry and technical excellence. Step into a crucial position where you will bridge high-level creative vision with meticulous technical execution. As a key contributor, you will translate groundbreaking concepts into stunning, production-ready primary and secondary packaging. This role offers the unique opportunity to balance intricate mechanical design with high-end visual rendering, directly influencing how luxury beauty products are presented to the world and experienced by consumers. Global beauty company specializing in cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and fragrance. Operates with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and diversity, offering workers opportunities to work with leading brands, cutting-edge research, and a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The company values creativity, entrepreneurship, and professional growth, making it an exciting place for those passionate about beauty, marketing, science, and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and finalize press-ready mechanicals, primary and secondary artwork, and complex dielines for a range of luxury cosmetics, including compacts, bottles, and cartons.
• Collaborate closely with print vendors and packaging suppliers, overseeing proof reviews, refining materials and finishes, and meticulously managing color control to ensure brand consistency.
• Maintain and organize centralized design asset libraries, including fonts, icons, dielines, and templates, adhering to strict file-naming protocols for efficient workflow.
• Partner with Product Development and Operations teams to ensure structural feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and manufacturability of all packaging designs.
• Produce high-fidelity 3D renderings and visual mockups of packaging components, facilitating internal reviews and fostering cross-functional alignment on design concepts.
• Transform initial 2D sketches and concept briefs into realistic and compelling 3D component visualizations, bringing abstract ideas to tangible form.
• Conduct thorough competitive research to identify and integrate forward-thinking packaging materials, finishes, and 3D design trends into new concepts, keeping the brand at the forefront of innovation.

Requirements

• Proven experience in packaging design, demonstrated through a robust portfolio showcasing both primary and secondary mechanicals and impressive 3D renderings.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Expert proficiency in 3D modeling and rendering software.
• Strong foundation in typography, dieline construction, bleed, registration, and color management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple SKUs simultaneously, ensuring precision and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience within the beauty, cosmetics, or luxury goods industry.
• Familiarity with Figma.
• Experience with generative AI design workflows.
• Proficiency in Mac OS environment.

Benefits

• Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans.
• Paid sick leave.
• Retirement plans with a match.
• Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.