Packaging Designer - Beauty, Fragrance & Personal Care

Rose International; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rose International seeks a qualified Packaging Designer to develop brand-right packaging concepts for Beauty, Fragrance and Body Care lines. The role emphasizes translating fragrance stories into visually compelling packaging and coordinating across product teams.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years in packaging/graphic design, a strong portfolio, and expertise in Illustrator and Photoshop. Onsite presence near Reynoldsburg, OH is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years of professional experience in graphic design/packaging design.
• Strong portfolio showing packaging design, typography, color, and visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and develop packaging concepts for Beauty, Fragrance and Body Care lines.
• Translate fragrance stories and consumer insights into distinctive packaging designs.
• Develop design systems across multiple products and formats to ensure color, typography, and graphics consistency.
• Prepare designs for handoff to production and cross-functional partners.
• Review artwork and production files for accuracy and final approval.

Skills

Packaging design

Graphic design

Typography

Color theory

Visual storytelling

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design/Packaging Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

• Only qualified Packaging Designer - Beauty, Fragrance & Body Care candidates located near Reynoldsburg, OH to be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence.

• Only qualified Packaging Designer - Beauty, Fragrance & Body Care candidates located near Reynoldsburg, OH to be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design or related field, or equivalent professional experience

Required Skills, Experience, & Abilities

• Minimum 4–6 years of professional experience in graphic design, packaging design, illustration, or a related creative discipline.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating packaging design, graphic design, typography, color, and visual storytelling.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Strong conceptual thinking and ability to translate initial inspiration into polished design execution.
• Proven ability to develop cohesive design systems across multiple products, formats, and packaging structures.
• Strong understanding of design aesthetics, visual composition, and consumer-focused design.
• Experience working with photography, illustration, patterns, typography, and other visual assets in integrated packaging design.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Ability to receive and incorporate creative direction while contributing new ideas and design solutions.

Desired Skills, Experience, & Abilities

• Experience in the Beauty, Fragrance, Personal Care, Wellness, or Consumer Products industries.
• Strong understanding of beauty and fragrance aesthetics, emerging design trends, and consumer insights.
• Understanding of print production, packaging artwork, and decorative techniques.
• Passion for beauty, fragrance, body care, wellness, and emerging consumer trends.

Job Overview

The Designer is responsible designing new concepts and designs for a product category within defined theme and seasons from concept through final delivery. Presents and delivers brand-right designs that tie back to the overall concept and business strategy; encompassing style, color/print and graphic design for new/existing product lines. Researches and interprets fashion trends and consumer needs that uphold the integrity of the product lines/brand.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and develop multiple creative design solutions for Beauty, Fragrance and Body Care collections, core category and innovation initiatives.
• Translate fragrance stories, consumer insights and beauty trends into distinctive packaging and product design expressions.
• Develop cohesive design systems across multiple product forms, ensuring consistency in color, typography, graphics, pattern, photography and overall visual storytelling.
• Support the creation and execution of designs from initial concept through final production.
• Create Design Turn Overs (DTOs) and finalize artwork for handoff to Production and cross-functional partners.
• Review mechanical artwork and production files for design accuracy and final approval prior to release.
• Develop concept boards, mood boards, design presentations and visual storytelling materials.
• Research emerging trends across beauty, fragrance, wellness, lifestyle, color, materials and packaging to inspire future product and design opportunities.
• Explore innovative graphic treatments, decorative techniques, materials and finishes that elevate the consumer experience and shelf presence.
• Provide approved designs and clear creative direction to mechanical art and production teams for development of technical specifications.
• Partner collaboratively with Design leadership, Packaging engineering, Product Development, Merchandising, Production and other cross-functional teams.
• Participate in store visits, competitive research and consumer insight activities to understand evolving beauty behaviors and marketplace trends.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities within a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
• Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.
• Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.

About Rose

• Founded in 1993
• Office Locations Across the U.S.
• 150+ Clients: Corporations and Government Agencies
• Employee Oriented Company
• Challenging Assignments Across the U.S.
• Continuous Professional Development

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