About This Role
The Senior Packaging Designer is responsible for strategic concept development, creative design, and production oversight for cosmetic packaging and related promotional materials. This role suits an experienced designer with a deep understanding of materials, printing techniques, and brand consistency.
Responsibilities
- Plan the strategic concept and art direction for packaging designs in line with business plans
- Develop and present concept ideas through mood boards, specifying colors, tones, and product aesthetics to meet market demands
- Review work for accuracy, then present, improve, and correct it according to brand details
- Design packaging for cosmetics and related promotional materials
- Understand material types and their usage limitations (e.g., acrylic, glass, PCR/PET plastic) for optimal and efficient selection
- Be proficient in various printing and screen-printing techniques on diverse materials, such as hot stamping, spot UV, and gradient techniques, to create brand dimension
- Coordinate, supervise, review designs, and control the quality of actual production with domestic and international manufacturers (Supplier & Factory Co-development)
- Convert packaging designs into international standard formats (e.g., Die-cut Line 1:1, specify Pantone and Dimensions) after final design approval for handover to relevant departments
- Systematically brief and coordinate with the purchasing, marketing, production, and related departments
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Multimedia Design, Fine Arts, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in various packaging designs, including promotional materials
- Experience in cosmetic or color cosmetics packaging design will be given special consideration
- Excellent proficiency in core design software such as Photoshop and Illustrator
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of die-cut lines, Pantone color codes, and limitations of various printing techniques
- Creative, agile, and up-to-date with beauty market demands and global trends
- Highly meticulous in reviewing artwork and pieces before production
- Excellent communication and concept presentation skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Good interpersonal skills to coordinate effectively with teammates, other departments, and factory suppliers
Nice to have:
- 3D Rendering skills (e.g., Blender, Keyshot) to simulate virtual packaging
About the Company
The company is seeking a Senior Packaging Designer to join their team.
