Senior Director, Packaging Engineer & Innovation

Innovation & Strategy

We think you’ll be a great fit if...

• You are a packaging obsessive who notices the weight of a compact and the precision of a click closure.
• You get excited by a supplier factory tour as much as a brand strategy session.
• You move fast but never cut corners, and you understand that at Patrick Ta Beauty, the package is not just a container — it is part of the art.
• You thrive in environments where the pace is relentless and the standards are high, and you bring both technical authority and genuine passion for beautiful, innovative products.

Professional Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in packaging engineering, development, or innovation within cosmetics, beauty, or luxury consumer goods.
• Deep expertise in color cosmetics packaging — including color, eye, face, and lip categories — with a sophisticated understanding of what defines luxury in this space.
• Proven mastery of complex tooling development and manufacturing processes for plastic, glass, metal, and specialty materials.
• Expertise in decoration processes including hot stamp, screen print, electroplating, vac metallizing, specialty coatings, and premium finishes.
• Demonstrated track record of leading both long-horizon innovation projects and high-velocity day-to-day development with equal effectiveness.
• Established relationships with top-tier global packaging suppliers, particularly in Asia (China, Vietnam, South Korea) and Europe.
• Proven ability to work directly with brand founders or senior creative leadership, translating vision into product reality.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple complex programs simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally to supplier facilities as needed.
• Experience in a high-growth indie or luxury beauty brand environment strongly preferred.

Salary Range Opportunity

• The hiring range for this role is $170,000 - 200,000 USD

Additional Information

• Our salary ranges are informed by verified market data and reflect our commitment to competitive pay within our size and industry.
• Individual compensation is determined by a combination of factors, including role requirements, experience, skills, and alignment with internal equity.
• Final base pay may also vary based on geographic location and job-related expertise.
• In addition to base salary, the total compensation package may include a bonus and a comprehensive suite of medical, financial, and other benefits, depending on the level and position offered.