Packaging Designer — Elevate Brand Experience

SKIMS; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Kind Body fertility benefits

401(k) with company match

Unlimited PTO

LinkedIn Learning access

Employee discounts

Free weekly catered lunch at HQ

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

SKIMS is seeking an experienced packaging designer to craft eye-catching, cost-efficient packaging that complies with health and safety regulations. You will collaborate with Creative, Marketing, Product Development, and Production teams to deliver scalable packaging across product lines and launches.

The role requires a strong eye for style, knowledge of regulations, and the ability to analyze market trends to create functional packaging that resonates with SKIMS’ target market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in industrial/graphic design or related field.
• Proven experience as a packaging designer.
• Knowledge of packaging health and safety regulations.
• Experience with market research and product placement advertising.

Responsibilities

• Concept and Design innovative packaging solutions that reflect SKIMS’ elevated brand aesthetic and enhance the overall consumer experience.
• Maintain and evolve the SKIMS packaging system, ensuring consistency across product lines, retail formats, and seasonal launches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements, timelines, and constraints
• Partner with the Creative and Marketing teams to ensure packaging aligns with campaign storytelling, merchandising strategies, and brand standards.
• Partner with graphic designers and copywriters to finalize packaging text, graphics, and visual details.
• Work closely with Product Development and Production teams to ensure feasibility, cost alignment, and manufacturability of packaging designs
• Produce detailed specifications and handoff documents for suppliers; review prototypes and samples to ensure accuracy and high-quality execution
• Work with packaging suppliers, printers, and vendors to test, refine, and qualify materials, finishes, and prototypes
• Produce packaging mock-ups to support design reviews and decision-making
• Conduct competitive and trend analysis to keep packaging relevant, engaging, and aligned with market expectations
• Identify suitable packaging materials and conduct feasibility studies to ensure functionality and cost efficiency
• Ensure packaging meets sustainability targets, cost objectives, and manufacturability standards
• Present final designs and recommendations to stakeholders and company leadership
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high design quality.

Skills

Packaging design

3D design software

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial design or related field

Tools

CAD/AutoCAD

Job description

SKIMS is seeking an experienced packaging designer to craft eye-catching, cost-efficient packaging that complies with health and safety regulations. You will collaborate with Creative, Marketing, Product Development, and Production teams to deliver scalable packaging across product lines and launches.

The role requires a strong eye for style, knowledge of regulations, and the ability to analyze market trends to create functional packaging that resonates with SKIMS’ target market.