Sr. Packaging Designer

Sr. Packaging Designer

West Hollywood,CA

HOURGLASS COSMETICS - Sr. Packaging Designer

Connected by creativity and driven by purpose. Hourglass Cosmetics is a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand, redefining luxury cosmetics with high-performance products, innovative formulas, and award-winning franchises. Recognized by Forbes, Fast Company and Time Magazine as one of the most inventive beauty companies, Hourglass leads the industry with its breakthrough products and its commitment to animal welfare. Founded in 2004, Hourglass is globally available in 32 countries and 2,600 doors including Sephora, Ulta, Bergdorf Goodman, Nordstrom, Space NK and more. Hourglass became part of the Unilever Prestige division in 2017. Discover more about the Hourglass brand story and mission on our website ~~~.

The Packaging Designer is responsible for translating our brand message by creating inspiring, strategic, innovative ideas from concept to manufacturing. This role manages all saleable products, gifts with purchase and branded collateral while ensuring global consistency across markets and delivered on-time and budget. The Packaging Designer is a self-starter with a keen understanding of the beauty industry from a consumer experience, marketing and merchandising lens.

WHAT YOU DO

Execute creative briefs into packaging ideas that are clear, compelling, visually exciting, and engaging

Conceptualize, illustrate, and communicate new product concepts through ideation sketching, photorealistic renderings, and prototypes both internally and externally

Work towards various timelines in a fast-paced environment, while delivering designs that are accurate and consistent

Review proposed designs with the Creative Director and VP of Packaging, Sustainability, and Product Development Operations prior to presenting to the CEO to ensure design aesthetics and requirements are met

Drive the execution of product branding by developing and managing consistent product and packaging across core products, NPD, repackaging, and promotions

Partner with product development and packaging teams to achieve the highest level of quality for each project - understanding limitations due to timing, materials, costs, etc.

Attend trade shows, meet with packaging suppliers and research current trends, materials and innovation to create packaging that is unique, luxurious and compelling

Effectively present and communicate creative vision to CEO and cross-functional teams

Own the translation of approved master creative compositions and lay outs into the various sizes and formats needed for products while maintaining the original creative intent and specs; effectively manage files to ensure accessibility for print specs

Liaises with the Production Artist to ensure artwork is delivered accurately and on-time

Establish standardization of package design workflow and create unified package design guidelines

Perform other duties as assigned

LOVE THIS JOB IF

You are CREATIVE: You are innovative, and forward-thinking in your approach, and mindset.

You are highly STRATEGIC: You develop creative concepts that support brand and business goals.

You are extremely ORGANIZED: You're not overwhelmed by the thought of tackling multiple tasks at a time.

You are DETAIL ORIENTED: You appreciate the importance of having detailed and precise information.

You are a strong COMMUNICATOR: You are a people person and collaborate well with others.

You are AGILE: You adapt well to changing needs and priorities and pivot easily to achieve goals and deadlines.

You are PASSIONATE about packaging and beauty: You are eager to learn and absorb all things related to beauty, brand, and creative strategy.

QUALIFICATIONS

6+ years experience in design and packaging; BA in Design preferred.

Passion for the beauty industry

A refined taste level with expert design skills

Ability to take direction from CEO, Creative Director and VP of Packaging and provide multiple solutions.

Driven and creative individual with experience developing innovative package design in a fast-paced environment.

A self-starter who is motivated to set and achieve goals and takes initiative within the workplace.

Demonstrate proficiency in understanding the entire packaging development lifecycle.

Understanding of various package materials (sustainable/non-sustainable), properties, and decoration techniques.

Proven track record with multiple packaging types where products have gone to market

Experience in creating presentations boards from materials to concepts.

Demonstrated ability to meet tight timelines, manage multiple projects and work productively with cross-functional teams.

Very strong organizational skills and well organized with strong problem-solving skills.

Strong verbal and written communication.

Advanced/Expert Apple computer skills in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, with a specialty within Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

Experience with primary and secondary packaging preferred

The expected base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $85,000 per year. The exact base salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, and budget.

This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan, based on personal performance and company results.

In addition to base salary, Hourglass Cosmetics offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, disability insurance, retirement savings plans and company match, paid family leave, education-related programs, paid holidays, discretionary vacation time, and more.

Hourglass is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive its business results and to create a better future every day for its diverse employees, global consumers, partners and communities. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation in order to apply for a job listing, please contact us at ~~~ or ~~~.

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