Brand and Packaging Designer

Aquent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent in New York is seeking a Brand & Packaging Production Designer to translate creative concepts into production-ready packaging and brand assets. You will manage the full production pipeline from concept through handoff, ensuring designs are visually compelling, structurally sound, and compliant with industry regulations under the Art Director.

The role requires advanced Adobe Creative Cloud skills, familiarity with Figma, strong pre-press knowledge, and experience in beauty or consumer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, or related field.
• 5+ years of production design experience in beauty, personal care, or CPG spaces.
• Strong knowledge of pre-press, dielines, substrates, and print production.

Responsibilities

• Translate high-level concepts into production-ready mechanicals aligned with brand guidelines.
• Create packaging renderings, mockups, and digital assets for cross-functional use.
• Prototype and test packaging designs for structural integrity and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Art Direction, Product Development, and Production teams to meet timelines.
• Ensure packaging designs comply with FDA/Health Canada labeling and safety standards.
• Maintain organized, version-controlled files and asset archives.

Skills

Packaging design

Typography & color management

Regulatory awareness

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or Packaging Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

Monday.com

Job description

Role Title: Brand & Packaging Production Designer

Department: Creative

Reports To: Art Director

Role Overview

The Brand & Packaging Production Designer brings creative concepts to life, transforming initial vision into production-ready packaging and high-impact brand assets. Designed for a hands-on, adaptable creative who thrives in a fast-paced environment, this role spans the full production pipeline from structural feasibility to final file handoff. Working under the guidance of the Art Director within a nimble, collaborative Creative team, you will ensure every asset is aesthetically compelling, functionally viable, and compliant with industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Design & Execution: Translate high-level design concepts into accurate, production-ready mechanicals, carefully applying brand guidelines, typography, color management, and layout specifications.
• Asset Rendering & Visualization: Build realistic packaging renderings, mockups, and digital assets for cross-functional needs, executive reviews, and Sales/Marketing presentation decks.
• Prototyping & Testing: Craft physical prototypes and mockups to test functional utility, refine designs based on feedback, and ensure structural integrity and cost-effectiveness.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Art Direction, Product Development, and Production teams to optimize designs for scalability, mass manufacturing, and project timelines.
• Regulatory Compliance & Sustainability: Ensure all packaging designs adhere to labeling laws, product info specs, and safety mandates (including FDA/Health Canada guidelines). Integrate eco-friendly materials and sustainable design solutions where feasible.
• File Management & System Organization: Maintain clean, version-controlled file structures and asset archives across cloud storage systems (Dropbox).

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Design Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign). Working knowledge of Figma is a strong plus.
• Technical Packaging Knowledge: Deep understanding of pre-press processes, print production, dielines, substrate selection, structural design, and packaging materials.
• Precision & Detail: High visual acuity and attention to detail when executing color theory, typography, and complex layout mechanics under Art Director guidance.
• Regulatory Awareness: General familiarity with FDA and Health Canada packaging and labeling compliance standards in the beauty/personal care sector.
• Project & Time Management: Ability to balance competing priorities and tight deadlines. Experience with workflow tools like Monday.com is preferred.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, or a related field.
• 5+ years of production design experience, with direct experience in the beauty, personal care, or CPG space preferred.

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