Packaging Development Manager, SKIMS Beauty

Skims

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 135,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

SKIMS Beauty in Los Angeles HQ seeks a Packaging Development Manager to lead the creation of primary and secondary packaging across the portfolio. You will translate brand vision into manufacturable, compliant packaging with a premium look and functional performance.

You will collaborate with Product Development, Brand, Creative, Regulatory, and Operations to ensure packaging is scalable, sustainable, and aligned with SKIMS Beauty's storytelling. Prior packaging leadership in beauty is preferred.

Qualifications

4+ years packaging development experience in beauty/cosmetics, consumer products, or luxury goods.
Working knowledge of packaging materials, printing processes, and production workflows.
Experience working cross-functionally in fast-paced product development environments.

Responsibilities

Packaging Design & Development: Liaise with senior packaging designer on primary and secondary packaging across all beauty categories; translate brand strategy and product briefs into packaging concepts; develop dielines, structures, and artwork in collaboration with packaging designer, engineering and suppliers.
Brand Expression & Visual Excellence: Ensure all packaging reflects SKIMS Beauty’s visual identity, tone, and premium positioning; partner to evolve packaging systems and design standards.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Product Development, Regulatory, Quality, and Operations to ensure packaging is compliant, scalable, and manufacturable; support packaging readiness for new product launches.
Technical Execution: Prepare production-ready files, specs, and documentation; review proofs, samples, and pre-production runs.
Vendor & Production Support: Partner with packaging suppliers and manufacturers on feasibility, cost, and timelines; participate in vendor reviews and troubleshooting.
Sustainability & Innovation: Support sustainable packaging initiatives and material innovation; identify opportunities to improve functionality, cost, and environmental impact.

Skills

Packaging development experience

Packaging materials knowledge

Printing processes

Production workflows

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

Packaging Development Manager, SKIMS Beauty

Department: Production and Sourcing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Los Angeles HQ

Reporting To: Diarrha

Compensation: $120,000 - $135,000 / year

Description

About SKIMS Beauty

SKIMS is a solutions-oriented brand redefining modern essentials through innovation, inclusivity, and design excellence. With the expansion of SKIMS Beauty, packaging plays a critical role in shaping the consumer experience—where performance, aesthetics, and brand storytelling meet.

We are seeking a Packaging Development Manager to create innovative, elevated, and commercially scalable packaging solutions that bring the SKIMS Beauty brand to life across all products and channels.

Role Overview

The Packaging Development Manager will be responsible for developing primary and secondary packaging across SKIMS Beauty portfolio. This role blends creative excellence with technical rigor—translating brand vision into manufacturable, compliant, and best-in-class packaging solutions.

You will partner closely with Product Development, Brand, Creative, Regulatory, and Operations to deliver packaging that is both iconic and operationally sound.

Key Responsibilities

Packaging Design & Development

Liaise with senior packaging designer on primary and secondary packaging across all beauty categories.
Translate brand strategy and product briefs into distinctive, functional packaging concepts.
Develop dielines, structures, and artwork in collaboration with packaging designer, engineering and suppliers.

Brand Expression & Visual Excellence

Ensure all packaging reflects SKIMS Beauty’s visual identity, tone, and premium positioning.
Partner with Creative and Brand to evolve packaging systems and design standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Product Development, Regulatory, Quality, and Operations to ensure packaging is compliant, scalable, and manufacturable.
Support packaging readiness for new product launches.

Technical Execution

Prepare production-ready files, specs, and documentation.
Review proofs, samples, and pre-production runs for accuracy and quality.

Vendor & Production Support

Partner with packaging suppliers and manufacturers on feasibility, cost, and timelines.
Participate in vendor reviews, sampling, and troubleshooting.

Sustainability & Innovation

Support sustainable packaging initiatives and material innovation.
Identify opportunities to improve functionality, cost, and environmental impact.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

4+ years of packaging development experience in beauty, cosmetics (strongly preferred), consumer products, or luxury goods.
Working knowledge of packaging materials, printing processes, and production workflows.
Experience working cross-functionally in fast-paced product development environments.

Core Competencies

Strong design sensibility with attention to detail and craft
Highly collaborative and cross-functional partner
Technically curious with strong production discipline
Organized, deadline-driven, and solutions-oriented
Passion for beauty, design, and brand storytelling

Why Join SKIMS Beauty

This is an opportunity to help define the packaging language of a new global beauty platform. You will play a key role in shaping how consumers experience SKIMS Beauty—from shelf to unboxing to everyday use.

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