Packaging Production Designer

Are you a visionary Brand & Packaging Designer eager to leave an indelible mark on a global leader in the beauty industry? This is your chance to shape the visual identity of complex and nuanced product lines, particularly in the dynamic skin and sun care sectors. You will be at the forefront of a significant brand refresh, taking full ownership of packaging projects from concept to final production, ensuring every design not only captivates but also meets stringent regulatory standards. Join a fast-paced, entrepreneurial team where your expert typography, problem-solving prowess, and proactive approach will directly impact product success and brand integrity.

About the Opportunity

Our client is a global leader in the beauty industry, renowned for its innovative and sophisticated product lines, especially within the competitive skin and sun care markets. You will join a small, agile marketing and design team that thrives on proactivity, resourcefulness, and a strong sense of ownership. With a major brand refresh underway, this is an "all hands on deck" environment where your contributions are highly valued. This role offers an exciting opportunity to not only execute but also to innovate, problem-solve, and drive creative solutions from the initial concept phase through to final production, making a tangible impact on consumer perception and regulatory compliance.

What You'll Do

• Take complete ownership of brand and packaging design projects, guiding them from initial concept development through to final production.
• Execute high-quality packaging designs, applying expert typography skills to ensure clarity and compliance for both regulatory and marketing copy.
• Proactively identify and solve complex design challenges, such as optimizing limited packaging space for extensive text, and propose innovative creative solutions.
• Develop and refine design layouts, maintaining visual consistency and strict adherence to brand guidelines across all materials.
• Create compelling simple comps and renderings for marketing decks, including skillfully scrubbing and applying new text to existing imagery, such as product photographs.
• Collaborate proactively and effectively with marketing and operations teams, taking initiative to clarify requirements and facilitate seamless project execution.
• Manage and organize design files meticulously, ensuring they are production-ready and meet all necessary print specifications.
• Adapt swiftly to ambiguous project requirements, demonstrating exceptional resourcefulness in gathering information and finding effective solutions.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years of professional experience specifically in brand and packaging design.
• Proven experience within the skincare industry.
• Expert-level typography skills, with a deep understanding of layout principles 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.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects from concept to final production, showcasing full ownership of the entire design process.
• Highly resourceful, proactive, and an effective problem-solver, especially in ambiguous situations.
• Experience working effectively in a fast-paced, "all hands on deck" team environment.
• Strong communication skills, enabling you to articulate design decisions clearly and proactively seek necessary information.
• A compelling portfolio showcasing strong typography, innovative packaging design, and production-ready work.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with FDA/Health Canada/Mexico labeling knowledge.
• Experience with Dropbox asset management and Monday.com.

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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