Graphics and Packaging Designer

We are looking for a talented Graphics and Packaging Designer who will work for an LA-based Beauty Company that manages everything from concept creation to distribution, building and managing their social media presence for its brands. You will manage our company image in a cohesive way to achieve our marketing goals. Must have excellent communication skills and be able to express the company’s views creatively. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work across multiple brands and collaborate closely with our product development, marketing, and social teams to create on-brand, innovative concepts, and designs. 
• Design primary and secondary outer packaging for core products such as merchandise, kits, and seasonal products. 
• Work with vendors to modify and finalize packaging accordingly. 
• Concept, explore, and design packaging solutions for new products and launches including print material and marketing emails. 
• Design print materials including catalogs, ads, counter cards, event signage, public relations card, insert card, booth panel, etc. for domestic and international market. 
• Work closely with the Social team on content and designs for social media posts and feeds. 
• Work closely with the Ecommerce team to create ads (website and emails) for all products launched and sales campaigns. 
• Create gifs, icons, and characters for various needs. 
• Retouch product and model photos for product launches. 
• Manage and organize files on server for future access and revisions. 
• Prepare rough drafts, present ideas, and amend final designs to department comments and gain full approval.
• Stay up to speed on design trends in and out of the beauty industry. 
• Update the creative team project sheet accordingly to track deadlines for projects and upcoming events, and plan priority list. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current portfolio to be submitted with your application
• 2-3 years of professional design experience at an Agency, Studio, or in-house department. Background in working in the Beauty is a MUST 
• Bachelor of arts in graphic design or any related field preferred. 
• Mastery of industry-standard software to create logos, design reports, and complete other projects. 
• Ability to clearly communicate reasoning behind design choices. 
• Expert in Macintosh Adobe Creative Suite design and illustration software especially InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator & Acrobat. 
• Possession of creative flair, versatility, concept/visual ability, and originality. 
• Ability to apply constructive feedback into strong, viable solutions. 
• Must be able to meet deadlines and complete assignments on time.