Packaging Production Designer [212910]

Aquent; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Pension plan

Online training

Zusammenfassung

Aquent partners with a leading beauty company to shape packaging design from concept to production. You will apply typography expertise to ensure regulatory and marketing copy is clear and compliant, while maintaining brand standards across all materials.

You’ll collaborate with a small, agile marketing/design team on a brand refresh, driving creative solutions and ensuring production-ready files for final print. This role demands initiative, ownership, and strong communication.

Qualifikationen

• 3–5 years of professional experience specifically in brand and packaging design.
• Proven skincare industry experience.
• Expert typography skills with layout principles for regulatory text.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects from concept to final production.
• Resourceful, proactive problem-solver in ambiguous situations.
• Experience in a fast-paced, all-hands-on-deck team environment.
• Strong communication skills to articulate design decisions clearly.
• A compelling portfolio showing typography, packaging design, production-ready work.

Aufgaben

• Own brand and packaging design projects from concept to final production.
• Execute high-quality packaging designs ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Identify and solve complex design challenges with innovative solutions.
• Develop and refine layouts maintaining brand consistency.
• Create comps and renderings for marketing decks and imagery.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations to clarify requirements.
• Organize design files and ensure print-ready production specs.
• Adapt quickly to ambiguous requirements with resourcefulness.

Kenntnisse

Brand packaging

Skincare industry

Typography

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Project management

Communication

Portfolio

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Dropbox

Monday.com

Jobbeschreibung

Aquent is partnering with an innovative and sophisticated company, a global leader in the beauty industry, 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, making a tangible difference in consumer perception and regulatory compliance.

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 at the forefront of a significant brand refresh, where your innovation and creative solutions will be pivotal from concept to shelf.

About the Opportunity

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.

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.

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. 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.