Brand Designer (Packaging)

Solomon Page; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k)

Direct deposit

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Solomon Page is partnering with a leading beauty and personal care brand to hire a Brand Designer for a contract role in Columbus, OH. The designer will create packaging and graphic design concepts for beauty, fragrance, and body care, guiding visuals from concept through production.

This role blends storytelling, trend research, and consumer insights to develop cohesive design systems for launches and core collections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 4+ years in packaging or graphic design
• Experience in beauty/personal care brands preferred
• Strong portfolio in packaging, typography, color, storytelling
• Ability to create cohesive design systems across products
• Advanced proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop
• Strong project management, organization, and communication

Responsibilities

• Develop packaging and graphic design concepts for beauty collections.
• Translate fragrance stories, trend insights, and consumer behaviors into visuals.
• Create cohesive design systems across product forms and packaging.
• Execute designs from concept through final production.
• Develop mood boards, concept presentations, and storytelling materials.
• Prepare Design Turnovers (DTOs) and production-ready artwork.
• Review mechanical files and production artwork for quality.
• Research trends in beauty, wellness, color, materials, packaging to inspire concepts.
• Explore finishes and graphic treatments across media.
• Provide creative direction and approved artwork to production teams.
• Collaborate with Packaging Engineering, Product Development, Merchandising, Production, and Design leadership.
• Participate in store visits, competitive shopping, and consumer research.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Packaging design

Graphic design

Typography

Visual storytelling

Brand development

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Solomon Page is partnering with a leading beauty and personal care brand to find a Brand Designer for a contract opportunity in Columbus, OH. The designer will create innovative packaging and graphic design concepts for beauty, fragrance, and body care products. The role blends creative storytelling, consumer insights, and trend research to develop compelling visual experiences across new launches, core collections, and innovation initiatives, from concept through production.

• Contract: September 2026 – March 2027
• Hours: 40/week
• Pay Rate: $55-59/hour
• Location: Columbus, OH (hybrid)

Responsibilities

• Develop creative packaging and graphic design concepts for beauty, fragrance, and body care collections.
• Translate fragrance stories, trend insights, and consumer behaviors into compelling visual design solutions.
• Create cohesive design systems spanning multiple product forms and packaging formats.
• Execute designs from initial concept through final production.
• Develop mood boards, concept presentations, and visual storytelling materials.
• Prepare Design Turnovers (DTOs) and production-ready artwork.
• Review mechanical files and production artwork to ensure design accuracy and quality.
• Research beauty, wellness, lifestyle, color, material, and packaging trends to inspire future concepts.
• Explore innovative finishes, decorative techniques, materials, and graphic treatments.
• Provide creative direction and approved artwork to production and mechanical art teams.
• Collaborate closely with Packaging Engineering, Product Development, Merchandising, Production, and Design leadership.
• Participate in store visits, competitive shopping, and consumer research activities.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 4+ years of professional experience in packaging design, graphic design, illustration, or a related creative discipline.
• Experience within beauty, fragrance, personal care, consumer products, or lifestyle brands preferred.
• Strong portfolio showcasing packaging design, typography, color, visual storytelling, and brand development.
• Ability to create cohesive design systems across multiple products and packaging structures.
• Strong conceptual thinking and the ability to bring ideas from inspiration through final execution.
• Experience working with photography, illustration, pattern, typography, and other visual assets.
• Understanding of print production, packaging artwork, and decorative finishes preferred.Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong project management, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to balance creative direction with fresh, innovative thinking.

What We're Looking For

• Passion for beauty, fragrance, body care, and wellness.
• Strong design sensibility and awareness of emerging trends.
• Curious, creative, and highly collaborative mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to design excellence.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn. Opportunity Awaits.