Packaging Production Designer

Overview

This role is for a Brand & Packaging Designer. The position requires a designer who can manage projects from concept to final production, with a strong emphasis on expert typography for regulatory-heavy packaging such as SPFs and OTC skincare. The designer will be responsible for not just production, but also refining designs, problem-solving, and proactively navigating complex projects. This role is integral to ensuring all packaging meets high design standards and regulatory compliance.

About the Company:
The client is a global leader in the beauty industry, known for its complex and nuanced product lines, particularly in skin and sun care. The Brand & Packaging Designer will join a small, fast-paced marketing and design team that values proactivity, resourcefulness, and ownership. The team is currently in the midst of a significant brand refresh, requiring an “all hands on deck” approach. This environment fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, where designers are expected to not only execute but also problem-solve and contribute innovative solutions from concept through final production.

Responsibilities:
– Take ownership of brand and packaging design projects from initial concept through final production.
– Execute high-quality packaging designs with a strong focus on expert typography for regulatory and marketing copy.
– Problem-solve design challenges, such as fitting extensive text into limited packaging space, and propose creative solutions.
– Develop and refine design layouts, ensuring visual consistency and brand adherence.
– Create simple comps and renderings for marketing decks, including scrubbing and applying new text to existing imagery (e.g., product photos).
– Collaborate proactively with marketing and operations teams, taking initiative to clarify requirements and find solutions.
– Manage and organize design files, ensuring they are production-ready and meet print specifications.
– Adapt to ambiguous project requirements and demonstrate resourcefulness in finding necessary information or solutions.

Qualifications:
– 3-5 years of professional experience in brand and packaging design.
– Proven experience specifically within the skincare industry.
– Expert-level typography skills, with a strong understanding of layout for regulatory and detailed text on packaging.
– Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) with strong Photoshop skills for image manipulation and text application.
– Ability to take projects from concept to final production, demonstrating full ownership of the design process.
– Highly resourceful, proactive, and an effective problem-solver, especially in ambiguous situations.
– Experience working in a fast-paced, “all hands on deck” team environment.
– Strong communication skills to articulate design decisions and proactively seek information.
– A portfolio showcasing strong typography, packaging design, and production-ready work.
– Familiarity with FDA/Health Canada/Mexico labeling knowledge.
– Experience with Dropbox asset management and Monday.com.