Packaging Designer – Beauty & Skincare

Syndicatebleu; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative design agency in Los Angeles is seeking a highly creative Packaging Designer to elevate brand presence in the beauty and cosmetics sectors. This role involves conceptualizing and designing packaging that aligns with brand guidelines while managing multiple projects. The ideal candidate has proven experience in packaging design, particularly within beauty, skincare, or fragrance, and is proficient in Adobe Creative Suite. Strong organizational skills are essential for meeting production deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in packaging design for beauty, skincare, or cosmetics.
• Strong understanding of packaging materials and production workflows.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Concept and design packaging for beauty, skincare, and fragrance products.
• Translate brand strategy into compelling packaging solutions.
• Manage multiple projects from concept to final production.

Skills

Packaging design experience

Strong communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

We’re seeking a highly creative, detail-oriented Packaging Designer with deep experience in the beauty, skincare, or cosmetics space. This role is responsible for concepting, designing, and executing packaging that elevates brand presence, enhances the consumer experience, and aligns with manufacturing and production requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Concept and design packaging for beauty, skincare, and fragrance products, including primary and secondary packaging as well as gift sets and PR sets.
• Translate brand strategy and marketing objectives into compelling visual and structural packaging solutions
• Develop mood boards, sketches, mockups, and production-ready files
• Ensure packaging designs align with brand guidelines and visual identity
• Collaborate with packaging engineers, suppliers, printers, product development, and sourcing teams
• Review samples and prototypes, ensuring accuracy and quality through all stages of production
• Manage multiple projects from concept through final production, meeting tight deadlines and communicating progress across teams

What We’re Looking For

• Proven packaging design experience within beauty, skincare, cosmetics, or fragrance
• Strong understanding of packaging materials, print processes, and production workflows
• Highly organized, detail-driven, and comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with hands‑on experience creating production‑ready packaging files

Please submit your resume for consideration.

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