Packaging Production Designer

Skill; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Aquent Talent is partnering with a global beauty leader to secure a visionary Brand & Packaging Designer. You will own packaging projects from concept to production, applying typography expertise and ensuring regulatory and marketing copy accuracy.

Join a nimble, all-hands-on-deck marketing/design team that values proactive problem solving, ownership, and high-quality, production-ready design across skincare products.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional experience specifically in brand and packaging design.
• Proven skincare industry experience.
• Expert-level typography and layout for regulatory text on packaging.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Strong ownership of projects from concept to final production.
• Resourceful and proactive problem-solver in fast-paced environments.
• Experience working in an all-hands-on-deck marketing/design team.
• Clear communicator with ability to articulate design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Take complete ownership of brand and packaging design projects, guiding them from initial concept development through to final production.
• Execute high-quality packaging designs, applying expert typography skills to ensure clarity and compliance for both regulatory and marketing copy.
• Proactively identify and solve complex design challenges, such as optimizing limited packaging space for extensive text, and propose innovative creative solutions.
• Develop and refine design layouts, maintaining visual consistency and strict adherence to brand guidelines across all materials.
• Create compelling simple comps and renderings for marketing decks, including scrubbed and applied text to imagery.
• Collaborate proactively with marketing and operations teams, clarifying requirements and facilitating seamless project execution.
• Manage and organize design files, ensuring they are production-ready and meet print specifications.
• Adapt swiftly to ambiguous project requirements, demonstrating resourcefulness in gathering information and solving problems.

Skills

Brand design

Packaging design

Typography

Project management

Communication

Print production

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Overview

Placement Type:

Temporary

Salary:

$35-40 Hourly

Start Date:

Sep 28, 2026

Are you a visionary Brand & Packaging Designer eager to leave an indelible mark on a global leader in the beauty industry? Aquent is partnering with an innovative and sophisticated company, renowned for its dynamic product lines in the competitive skin and sun care markets. This is your chance to shape the visual identity of complex and nuanced products, taking full ownership of packaging projects from concept to final production. Your expert typography, problem-solving prowess, and proactive approach will directly impact product success and brand integrity, making a tangible difference in consumer perception and regulatory compliance.

About the Opportunity

Join a fast-paced, entrepreneurial team at the forefront of a significant brand refresh within a global leader in the beauty industry. This role offers an exciting opportunity to not only execute but also to innovate, problem-solve, and drive creative solutions from the initial concept phase through to final production. You will be a pivotal part of a small, agile marketing and design team that thrives on proactivity, resourcefulness, and a strong sense of ownership, where your contributions are highly valued in an "all hands on deck" environment.

What You'll Do

• Take complete ownership of brand and packaging design projects, guiding them from initial concept development through to final production.
• Execute high-quality packaging designs, applying expert typography skills to ensure clarity and compliance for both regulatory and marketing copy.
• Proactively identify and solve complex design challenges, such as optimizing limited packaging space for extensive text, and propose innovative creative solutions.
• Develop and refine design layouts, maintaining visual consistency and strict adherence to brand guidelines across all materials.
• Create compelling simple comps and renderings for marketing decks, including skillfully scrubbing and applying new text to existing imagery, such as product photographs.
• Collaborate proactively and effectively with marketing and operations teams, taking initiative to clarify requirements and facilitate seamless project execution.
• Manage and organize design files meticulously, ensuring they are production-ready and meet all necessary print specifications.
• Adapt swiftly to ambiguous project requirements, demonstrating exceptional resourcefulness in gathering information and finding effective solutions.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years of professional experience specifically in brand and packaging design.
• Proven experience within the skincare industry.
• Expert-level typography skills, with a deep understanding of layout principles for regulatory and detailed text on packaging.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), with strong Photoshop skills for image manipulation and text application.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects from concept to final production, showcasing full ownership of the entire design process.
• Highly resourceful, proactive, and an effective problem-solver, especially in ambiguous situations.
• Experience working effectively in a fast-paced, "all hands on deck" team environment.
• Strong communication skills, enabling you to articulate design decisions clearly and proactively seek necessary information.
• A compelling portfolio showcasing strong typography, innovative packaging design, and production-ready work.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with FDA/Health Canada/Mexico labeling knowledge.
• Experience with Dropbox asset management and Monday.com.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer.

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.