Packaging Production Designer [AQ-26270]

Aquent; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Aquent is partnering with a global beauty leader to find a visionary packaging designer in New York. You will drive a major brand refresh, shaping packaging concepts from concept through final production and ensuring regulatory-compliant copy.

You will own projects, apply expert typography, collaborate with marketing and ops, and deliver production-ready files across print specs. A strong portfolio in skincare packaging and mastery of Adobe Creative Suite are essential.

Formación

• 3–5 years of professional brand/packaging design experience.
• Experience in skincare or beauty branding.
• Strong typography and layout for packaging text.
• Portfolio showcasing packaging design and production-ready work.

Responsabilidades

• Lead brand and packaging projects from concept to final production.
• Apply typography to ensure regulatory and marketing copy clarity.
• Solve complex design challenges, optimize limited packaging space.
• Develop layouts with brand-consistent visuals.
• Create comps and renderings for marketing decks, edit imagery as needed.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations to clarify requirements and drive projects.
• Organize design files for print readiness and production specs.
• Adapt quickly to ambiguous project requirements.

Conocimientos

Brand design

Packaging design

Typography

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Herramientas

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Descripción del empleo

Aquent is proud to partner with a global leader in the beauty industry to find a visionary creative who will shape the visual identity of groundbreaking skincare and sun care products, making a profound and lasting impact on how consumers interact with a leading brand from initial concept to final shelf-ready production.

The Opportunity

In this dynamic and highly collaborative role, you will lead a significant brand refresh that directly influences consumer perception and ensures regulatory excellence. This is an unparalleled platform to showcase your innovation and problem-solving skills, turning complex design challenges into elegant, shelf-ready packaging solutions. Working closely with marketing and operations teams, you will bring fresh ideas to life and make a tangible difference in a rapidly growing, highly competitive market.

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 to 5 years of professional experience specifically focused on brand and packaging design.
• Proven design experience within the skincare or beauty 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, collaborative 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.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

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