Packaging Designer

Kayali; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury fragrance brand in the United Arab Emirates is looking for a talented Packaging Designer. This role involves creating graphic artwork for packaging and merchandise, ensuring alignment with brand identity. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in graphic design, 5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. Key benefits include premium medical coverage, volunteer days, birthday leave, and employee discounts on products.

Benefits

Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Volunteer Day

Birthday Leave

Employee discounts on all Kayali products

Quarterly product gifting

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a Graphic Designer in a brand or agency.
• Strong portfolio showcasing packaging graphics and visual skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.

Responsibilities

• Create graphic artwork for packaging sets and gift kits.
• Collaborate with teams to design graphics for merchandise items.
• Create high-quality renders and mockups for internal reviews.
• Collaborate with suppliers for accurate design execution.
• Research trends in packaging design and sustainability.

Skills

Packaging design

Adobe Creative Suite

Illustration skills

Typography

Visual hierarchy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design

Job description

Who We Are

Fuelled by passion, KAYALI was founded in 2018 by beauty mogul and fragrance fanatic, Mona Kattan. Translating to ‘my imagination' in Arabic, KAYALI provides a modern fragrance experience inspired by Mona's rich Middle Eastern heritage and the art of layering scents to help you create your mood; where sharing scents is a ritual and smelling good is both an act of goodwill and self-love.

Mission

Mona collaborates with some of the world's most renowned perfumers and sources the finest ingredients to create unique that are infinitely memorable, long-lasting, and cruelty-free. Each luxurious fragrance is an ode to true craftsmanship and tells a special story, from the addictive notes to the multi-faceted jewelled bottles. Our Mission To make everyone feel like the diamond they are! To build a global community of fragrance lovers through the power of scent and by providing them with the most innovative & luxurious fragrances, education and sharing our Middle Eastern fragrance rituals with the world.

Summary

KAYALI is looking for a talented Packaging Designer to join our team. This role focuses on designing the visual graphics that bring our packaging sets and merchandise items to life. From artwork for seasonal gift sets to graphics for stickers, tote bags, and branded giveaways, you will ensure all designs are aligned with our brand identity.

The ideal candidate is a creative graphic designer with strong brand sensibility, able to translate our brand DNA into compelling, on-brand visuals across sets, kits, and merch. This role works closely with the Product Development and Merchandising teams to ensure every design detail reflects the brand’s positioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Create graphic artwork for packaging sets and gift kits, ensuring designs align with the brief and brand guidelines, and translate these concepts onto the technical dielines.
• Collaborate with the merchandise and packaging teams to design graphics for merchandise items such as stickers, pouches, tote bags, apparel, event giveaways, etc.
• Create high-quality renders and mockups to bring packaging and merch concepts to life for internal reviews, presentations, and marketing use.
• Collaborate with suppliers and printers to ensure accurate execution of design across various materials and print techniques.
• Research and apply emerging trends in packaging design, materials, finishes, and sustainability to keep the brand forward-thinking and competitive.

Benefits

Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage. Find your Magic Days. Volunteer Day. Birthday Leave. Employee discounts on all Kayali products. Quarterly product gifting. Kayali is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination.

We hire stellar individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status. If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design.
• 5 years of experience as a Graphic Designer, preferably within a brand or creative agency.
• Strong portfolio showcasing packaging graphics, illustration, and visual skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including but not limited to Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
• Strong typography, layout, and visual hierarchy skills.
• Strong understanding of packaging design, including dielines, material selection, and finishing techniques.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to take feedback and translate it into impactful design solutions.