Packaging Production Designer [AQ-24184]

Aquent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent partners with a leading beauty brand to shape the visual identity of skincare and sun care products. You will own packaging projects from concept to final production, applying expert typography and ensuring regulatory compliance for marketing copy.

Join a fast-paced design team that emphasizes ownership and proactive problem-solving. Collaborate with marketing and operations, refine layouts, and deliver production-ready files meeting print specifications for launches.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in brand and packaging design.
• Experience in skincare/beauty branding preferred.
• Expert typography skills for regulatory and packaging text.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Ability to manage projects end-to-end from concept to final production.

Responsibilities

• Own brand and packaging design projects from concept to production.
• Apply typography to ensure regulatory and marketing copy clarity.
• Solve design challenges like limited packaging space and text layouts.
• Develop and refine layouts with brand guideline consistency.
• Create comps and renderings for marketing decks; update text on imagery.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations; clarify requirements.
• Manage production-ready design files and print specifications.
• Adapt quickly to ambiguous project requirements.

Skills

Brand & packaging design

Typography

Adobe Creative Suite

Project management

Communication skills

Portfolio development

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Dropbox

Monday.com

Job description

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.

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. 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.