Packaging & Production Design

MAV Beauty; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MAV Beauty Canada is seeking a Packaging & Production Designer to join our Creative team. You will conceptualize and execute a broad range of packaging and visual assets, ensuring brand alignment from concept through pre-press.

With 4+ years in packaging design, you will apply colour theory and branding expertise to deliver high-quality materials for retail. Collaboration across teams and strict adherence to timelines are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in packaging design, preferably for beauty or fashion.
• Degree in Packaging or Graphic Design from a recognized institution.
• Strong portfolio showcasing branding, color theory, typography and CPG design.
• Solid grasp of market trends and social media landscape.
• Excellent communicator with design and brand teams.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design packaging, retailer displays, mechanicals and mockups.
• Oversee end-to-end design lifecycle, ensuring brand guidelines and production readiness.
• Apply expertise in graphic and packaging design for high-quality print materials.
• Prepare detailed mechanical layouts and pre-press files for various substrates.
• Maintain brand consistency across assets and collaborate with internal and external teams.
• Oversee pre-flight, file management and archiving of production files.
• Stay informed on industry trends and provide creative solutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to meet tight production deadlines.

Skills

Packaging design

Graphic design

Print production

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Mac OSX

Communication

Color theory

Portfolio

Branding

Education

Degree in Packaging or Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Mac OSX

Job description

MAV Beauty Canada, the parent company behind Marc Anthony True Professional, Cake Beauty, Renpure, and Sky Organics is seeking a detail oriented, multi-tasking, and passionate Packaging & Production Designer with a minimum of 4 years experience in the beauty or fashion sectors. As Canada's leading independent beauty company, we specialize in high-quality, professional hair and skin care products that are sold globally in major retailers.

At MAV Beauty Canada, you'll join a dynamic and forward-thinking team that embraces new ideas and approaches, working alongside innovative peers who thrive in an ever-changing and fast-paced environment. As a key member of our Creative team, you’ll have the opportunity to bring bold, strategic visions to life through compelling visual design. Your role will involve conceptualizing and translating brand concepts into a wide range of creative assets, including packaging design, graphic design, retailer displays, new product development, mockups, digital renderings and more. You'll collaborate closely with fellow creatives to ensure consistency and quality across all deliverables, contributing to a brand-driven, visually impactful experience for our customers. If you're passionate about beauty, design, and creating visually stunning creatives, this is the perfect opportunity to make an impact in a thriving industry.

What we need from you

• Conceptualize and Design: Work closely with the Creative Director, Production Design Manager, and brand teams to design a broad spectrum of creative assets, including packaging, retailer displays, mechanicals, product mockups, digital renderings, and more.
• End-to-End Design Management: Oversee the full design lifecycle, from initial concept development to final production, ensuring all designs meet brand guidelines and production requirements.
• Expert Design Knowledge: Apply your expertise in graphic design, packaging design, and print production to deliver high-quality materials across various formats.
• Mechanical Layouts & Pre-Press: Prepare detailed mechanical layouts and pre-press files for a wide range of substrates, such as labels, shrink sleeves, direct prints, and cards.
• Brand Consistency: Ensure that all designs maintain a consistent and cohesive look and feel, aligned with the brand’s overall vision and identity.
• Vendor & Collaboration Management: Manage internal teams and third-party collaborators to ensure projects are executed smoothly and efficiently.
• Pre-Flight & File Management: Oversee the pre-flight process for all print-ready materials, ensuring proper archiving, retrieval, and organization of graphic production files, source files, and templates.
• Labeling Standards: Understanding of legal & regulatory requirements, and warning/hazard symbols for packaging (e.g., FDA, country-specific labeling)
• Creative Solutions: Provide innovative and practical design solutions that support product development and marketing strategies.
• Research & Trend Analysis: Stay informed on industry trends, best practices, and consumer insights to offer fresh, relevant design recommendations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and ensure timely delivery of assets, meeting tight production deadlines.
• Multitasking & Prioritization: Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Teamwork & Independence: Thrive both as a self-starter and within a collaborative team environment, demonstrating flexibility and strong communication skills.

What you bring

• Degree in Packaging or Graphic Design or a related field from a recognized university or college.
• 4+ years of experience in packaging design, with a focus on the beauty or fashion industries.
• Understanding of color theory and best practices, especially for Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) design.
• A portfolio showcasing your expertise, with a strong passion for branding, colour theory, typography, and CPG design.
• A solid grasp of market trends and the social media landscape.
• Creative and strategic thinker, with excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent communicator, able to present ideas clearly to creative and brand teams.
• Keen understanding of in-store design and creating assets that drive retail presence.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Mac OSX.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring projects meet specifications and deadlines.
• And last but not least, a positive attitude and a strong drive to succeed!