Senior Packaging Designer

Role Overview

• Responsible for designing disruptive and unique packaging to meet direction within brand, manufacturing and cost constraints.
• Handle multiple projects across 1-3 brands reporting to the Senior Director.
• Work closely with the Innovation, Packaging Development, Creative design, Project Management, New Product Development and Operations teams translating designs and problem-solving based on cost constraints and business objectives.
• Develop cost-efficient packaging while maintaining technical accuracy and design aesthetics across all e.l.f. beauty brands.
• Strong knowledge of beauty trends to create thumb stopping designs for packaging, pr kits, social media, swag and collaborations.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials, including plastic and glass component production.
• Knowledge of printing techniques on primary and secondary cartons.
• Spearhead productivity initiatives to enable continual cost reduction through optimization of the entire packaging process.
• Drive company-wide environmental initiatives through material reduction, use of post consumer recycled resin and other sustainability targets.
• Maintain harmonized packaging design principles as laid out by the Harmony team.
• Create cross-functional internal partnerships in conjunction with innovation, design, marketing, NPD and operational teams.
• Drive timely development of high quality, innovative packages based on customer requirements, manufacturability, wall space, and marketing objectives.
• Oversee day-to-day management of package development and liaise with Design team and China NPD team daily to follow up on sample development, modifications etc.
• Provide leadership to create an environment of teamwork, growth, and technical expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 7+ years experience in a high volume, deadline-driven environment: fashion and technology industry experience.
• Experience in direct digital design and art direction for beauty
• Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills, deadline driven.
• Experience working with in-house digital teams, and/or E-Commerce.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative manner and a highly creative out-of-the-box thinker
• Knowledge of computer programs including: Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
• Current on fashion, beauty, design and digital trends
• Experience working with ecommerce personalization and UX/UI a plus

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• retirement savings plan
• gender neutral parental leave
• unlimited paid time off
• annual company-based performance bonus
• equity