Packaging Production Designer

Aquent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent partners with a global beauty leader to redefine skincare packaging in New York. You will own brand and packaging design from concept to final production, shaping typography, regulatory text, and consumer perception.

Collaborate with marketing and operations to deliver production-ready layouts, ensuring compliance with print specs. A compelling portfolio showing typography mastery and production-ready work is essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional experience in brand and packaging design.
• Proven skincare industry experience.
• Expert-level typography skills for regulatory and marketing copy on packaging.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects from concept to final production.
• Resourceful and proactive problem-solver in ambiguous situations.
• Experience in fast-paced, all-hands-on-deck environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to articulate design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Take complete ownership of brand and packaging design projects from concept to final production.
• Execute high-quality packaging designs with typography that ensures regulatory and marketing copy clarity.
• Identify and solve design challenges, optimizing space for extensive text and new imagery.
• Develop and refine layouts maintaining brand guideline adherence across materials.
• Create comps and renderings for marketing decks and apply new text to existing imagery.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations to clarify requirements and drive workflow.
• Manage design files to be production-ready and meet print specifications.
• Adapt quickly to ambiguous project requirements with resourcefulness.

Skills

Brand & packaging design

Typography

Project ownership

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Aquent is thrilled to partner with a global leader in the beauty industry, renowned for its innovative and sophisticated product lines within the highly competitive skin and sun care markets. This is an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of a significant brand refresh, where your expertise will directly shape consumer perception, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive the success of highly anticipated product launches.

Are you ready to be the visionary force behind the visual identity of groundbreaking beauty products? This is your unparalleled opportunity to leave an indelible mark, taking full ownership of packaging projects from concept to final production. Your expert typography, keen problem-solving, and proactive approach will directly shape consumer perception, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive the success of highly anticipated product launches. Join a fast-paced, entrepreneurial team where your innovation and creative solutions will be pivotal from concept to shelf, making a tangible difference in how consumers interact with and perceive a leading brand.

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.

What You’ll Bring

• 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.

Highly Valued Skills

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