Packaging Production Designer

Aquent, a leading talent solutions partner, is thrilled to connect you with an exceptional opportunity at a renowned global leader in the beauty industry. This innovative company is at the forefront of creating captivating consumer experiences, driven by a passion for excellence and groundbreaking design. They are seeking visionary talent to join their dynamic creative team and make a tangible impact on the future of their beloved products.

Are you ready to blend your artistic flair with technical precision to shape the future of product presentation? As a Packaging Production Designer, you will be instrumental in bringing innovative beauty products to life, from initial concept to final production. This is an exciting chance to contribute your expertise to a brand that touches millions, transforming ideas into stunning, market-ready packaging that captivates consumers worldwide. Your work will directly influence product appeal and brand identity, playing a crucial role in the company's continued success.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop innovative packaging concepts from initial ideation through final production.
• Create production-ready artwork for both primary and secondary packaging while adhering to brand standards.
• Develop accurate dielines, mechanicals, and packaging specifications for manufacturing.
• Produce high-quality 2D and 3D packaging renderings for internal presentations and stakeholder reviews.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Product Development, Creative, and cross-functional partners to ensure packaging solutions meet both creative and technical requirements.
• Partner with vendors and production teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and production-ready.
• Manage multiple packaging projects simultaneously while meeting aggressive timelines.
• Organize and maintain packaging assets, artwork files, templates, fonts, and production documentation.
• Research packaging trends, materials, and competitive products to bring innovative ideas to the team.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 5+ years of packaging design experience.
• 60% technical packaging production experience creating production-ready artwork, dielines, mechanicals, and packaging files.
• 40% experience creating high-quality 3D packaging renderings and visualizations.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating both conceptual packaging design and technical production work.
• Experience designing both 2D and 3D packaging.
• Working knowledge of Rhino or SolidWorks to create or manipulate 3D packaging models and renderings.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Experience using Figma.
• Ability to work within established brand guidelines while delivering creative solutions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Proficiency with Mac operating systems and basic Mac/PC troubleshooting.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience within the beauty, cosmetics, luxury, CPG, food & beverage, toy, or consumer products industries.
• Knowledge of packaging regulations, ingredient labeling, or consumer product packaging.
• Experience conducting market research and competitive analysis.
• Familiarity with PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, and project management tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Art School background, or equivalent professional experience (portfolio is valued more heavily than formal education).

The initial engagement is a 6-month contract, beginning with a 2-week technical trial, with the opportunity to extend in 6-month increments for up to two years. Previous consultants in this role have successfully converted into full-time employees, highlighting the excellent long-term potential this opportunity offers.

Compensation

The target hiring compensation for this role is $41.70/hour.

Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

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.