Designer (Web, Packaging, Graphic, Digital) II

Are you ready to make a significant impact with a leading innovator in the beauty industry? Join a dynamic team dedicated to pushing creative boundaries and celebrating individuality through exceptional product experiences. This is your chance to shape the visual identity of products that inspire self-expression and redefine beauty standards, bringing groundbreaking concepts to life through stunning design and meticulous execution.

**About the Company:**

Our client is a prominent name in the beauty sector, renowned for its commitment to high-performance products and a bold, inclusive vision. They champion authentic self-expression, fluidity, and the power of reinvention, creating a vibrant space where creativity and quality converge to deliver unforgettable experiences.

**About the Role:**

We are seeking a talented Packaging Production Designer to become a pivotal part of a global creative team. In this role, you will be instrumental in transforming innovative ideas into tangible, production-ready packaging solutions that captivate audiences and uphold the brand's reputation for excellence. You'll lead creative collaborations, manage diverse projects, and ensure every design detail reflects the brand's unique ethos, directly influencing how products are perceived and experienced worldwide.

**Responsibilities:**

* Concept, design, and develop packaging and component solutions for a leading beauty brand, guiding projects from initial sketches and material selection through to final production-ready artwork.

* Lead creative collaboration with marketing, product development, and cross-functional teams to ensure designs are executable and perfectly aligned with brand objectives.

* Manage multiple projects concurrently within a fast-paced and evolving creative environment.

* Create precise production-ready artwork for both primary and secondary packaging, adhering strictly to established brand guidelines.

* Oversee all creative packaging assets and communication, organizing and maintaining comprehensive libraries of assets and design files with appropriate naming conventions for storage and archiving, including fonts, icons, images, templates, and tutorials.

* Stay ahead of industry trends by conducting thorough research and competitive analysis, contributing fresh content ideas and strategic initiatives that drive innovation and creative excellence.

* Collaborate closely with vendors and production partners to refine designs, ensuring exceptional quality and feasibility for manufacturing.

**Qualifications:**

**Must-Have:**

* Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent professional experience.

* Proven experience as a packaging designer.

* Experience with market research and product placement advertising.

* Proficiency in web development, digital marketing, and project management tools.

* Demonstrated ability to work effectively within established brand guidelines.

* Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, along with Figma.

* Expertise in Mac/System software, with basic Mac/PC compatibility troubleshooting skills.

**Nice-to-Have:**

* Experience within the beauty and/or luxury industry.

* Knowledge of PowerPoint and Microsoft Teams.

**Compensation:**

The target hiring compensation for this role is $58.80/hour.

Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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