FusionPKG Associate Industrial Designer

Aptar Italia S.P.A.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptar is seeking an Associate Industrial Designer to join the Product Design team in New York. The role involves developing packaging concepts, prototypes, and visualizations, reporting to the Creative Director. Preference for candidates based in New York and with beauty packaging sensibilities.

The position is temporary with potential to transition to permanent Full-Time based on business needs and performance, requiring strong collaboration with design and engineering across projects.

Qualifications

• BFA or MFA in Industrial Design or related field.
• Minimum 2 years experience in industrial/product design.
• Beauty brand/packaging experience or strong beauty industry sense.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite, SolidWorks, and KeyShot.
• Excellent 3D modeling and visualization capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic objectives into innovative packaging solutions.
• Develop packaging designs for specific beauty brand customers.
• Visualize packaging ideas through compelling product presentations.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales and design teams during the design process.
• Create packaging prototypes using 3D printing and other tooling methods.
• Turn market insights into internal product analysis.
• Maintain on-brand design language and high-detail execution.
• Contribute to long-term design strategies and company development.
• Work within tight design deadlines and manage workload.

Skills

3D modeling

Packaging design

Presentation skills

Communication

Education

BFA or MFA in Industrial Design

Tools

Adobe Suite

SolidWorks

KeyShot

Job description

Fusion Packaging is a market leader in world-class beauty packaging and award-winning turnkey formulas. We are a fast-paced, high-energy, entrepreneurial company with a stellar reputation for quality and innovation in the beauty packaging industry. We believe people are the foundation of our creativity and success. That is why our dynamic company culture embraces empowerment and welcomes change to create a creative work environment and encourage innovation.

Department

Product Design

Employment Status

This position is Temporary with the potential to transition into a permanent Full-Time role based on business needs and performance.

Summary

The Associate Industrial Designer works within our design team to develop design assets, including packaging concepts, design prototypes, and product visualization, and will report to the Creative Director. They bring their design expertise with a strong sensibility of the beauty industry to the process. We strongly prefer this position to be based in New York.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Translate our strategic product & company objectives into innovative packaging solutions.
• Develop custom packaging designs for specific beauty brand customers.
• Visualize packaging ideas through compelling & inspiring product presentations.
• Collaborate closely with our engineering, sales & design team during the design process and align on strategic design narrative and output.
• Be hands-on and create packaging prototypes using 3D printing and other tooling methods.
• Assist with turning market and competitor insights into internal product analysis.
• Work with our design managers and demonstrate your own strong decision-making to maintain an on-brand design language and exceptional execution to detail.
• Contribute to our long‑term design strategies & company development.
• Work within tight design deadlines and prioritize your own workload.
• Insert your innovative thinking and expert design point‑of‑view to drive our capabilities & standards.
• Stimulate dialogue, inspire others, and be willing to learn more. But most importantly, have fun.

Expectations for Success

• BFA or MFA in Industrial Design or related fields
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in industrial/product design
• Beauty brand/packaging experience and/or strong sensibility for the beauty industry
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite, SolidWorks, and KeyShot
• Exceptional 3D modeling and visualization capabilities
• Experience with 3D printing and prototyping
• Strong product storytelling and presentation skills preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Must be able to communicate clearly and quickly to a wide audience of stakeholders and situations.
• Ability to successfully multitask and prioritize among running projects.
• Capacity to self-manage, working both independently and as part of a team.

Be You. Be Aptar

Aptar is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief.

Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City