Packaging Production Designer

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

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a Brand & Packaging Designer to own projects from concept to final production, with a strong emphasis on expert typography for regulatory skincare packaging.

The role requires 3–5 years in brand/packaging design, a portfolio in skincare, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. You will collaborate with marketing and operations in a fast-paced team environment, delivering production-ready work.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in brand and packaging design.
• Experience within the skincare industry is required.
• Expert-level typography skills for regulatory and detailed text on packaging.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and image/text application.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of brand and packaging design projects from concept to final production.
• Execute high-quality packaging designs with typography focused on regulatory and marketing copy.
• Problem-solve challenges like fitting extensive text into limited packaging space.
• Develop and refine layouts, ensuring visual consistency and brand adherence.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations to clarify requirements and find solutions.

Skills

Typography

Brand design

Packaging design

Project management

Problem-solving

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

This role is for a Brand & Packaging Designer. The position requires a designer who can manage projects from concept to final production, with a strong emphasis on expert typography for regulatory-heavy packaging such as SPFs and OTC skincare. The designer will be responsible for not just production, but also refining designs, problem-solving, and proactively navigating complex projects. This role is integral to ensuring all packaging meets high design standards and regulatory compliance.

About the Company:

The client is a global leader in the beauty industry, known for its complex and nuanced product lines, particularly in skin and sun care. The Brand & Packaging Designer will join a small, fast-paced marketing and design team that values proactivity, resourcefulness, and ownership. The team is currently in the midst of a significant brand refresh, requiring an “all hands on deck” approach. This environment fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, where designers are expected to not only execute but also problem-solve and contribute innovative solutions from concept through final production.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of brand and packaging design projects from initial concept through final production.
• Execute high-quality packaging designs with a strong focus on expert typography for regulatory and marketing copy.
• Problem-solve design challenges, such as fitting extensive text into limited packaging space, and propose creative solutions.
• Develop and refine design layouts, ensuring visual consistency and brand adherence.
• Create simple comps and renderings for marketing decks, including scrubbing and applying new text to existing imagery (e.g., product photos).
• Collaborate proactively with marketing and operations teams, taking initiative to clarify requirements and find solutions.
• Manage and organize design files, ensuring they are production-ready and meet print specifications.
• Adapt to ambiguous project requirements and demonstrate resourcefulness in finding necessary information or solutions.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of professional experience in brand and packaging design.
• Proven experience specifically within the skincare industry.
• Expert-level typography skills, with a strong understanding of layout 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.
• Ability to take projects from concept to final production, demonstrating full ownership of the design process.
• Highly resourceful, proactive, and an effective problem-solver, especially in ambiguous situations.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, “all hands on deck” team environment.
• Strong communication skills to articulate design decisions and proactively seek information.
• A portfolio showcasing strong typography, packaging design, and production-ready work.
• Familiarity with FDA/Health Canada/Mexico labeling knowledge.
• Experience with Dropbox asset management and Monday.com.

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