Senior Packaging Designer; Beauty

Aquent is partnering with a leading global brand, renowned for its distinctive aesthetic and significant impact on consumer trends, to find a highly skilled **Senior Designer**. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the visual identity of a key product category, influencing brand perception and engaging a vast customer base. You will be instrumental in developing innovative and commercially viable designs that resonate with a modern, sophisticated, and glamorous brand voice, directly contributing to the success of seasonal collections and the overall brand experience.

**What You Will Do:**

As a Senior Designer, you will be at the forefront of creative development, transforming concepts into captivating designs. Your work will involve:

* Developing creative and appealing packaging concepts and designs for new seasonal collections, meticulously interpreting themes through the brand lens.

* Clearly communicating design ideas and collaborating closely with the broader design team to evolve and execute concepts.

* Interpreting feedback quickly and delivering timely revisions in a fast-paced environment.

* Acting as an idea generator and self-starter, contributing proactively as a collaborative team player.

* Working confidently on high-volume programs, maintaining agility and a flexible mindset to pivot on feedback and adapt to evolving priorities.

* Staying passionately committed to awareness of current fashion and beauty market trends to inform design choices.

* Applying an expert eye for color to all design projects.

* Delivering precise product designs and technical turnovers with speed, agility, and acute attention to detail.

* Communicating effectively with external partners to produce accurate 3D prototypes.

* Embracing constructive feedback with a positive attitude to continuously refine and improve designs.

**Required Skills & Experience:**

* Bachelor's degree in design, graphic arts, or equivalent practical experience.

* 7+ years of design experience in a comparable packaging or graphic design environment.

* A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of packaging and graphic design projects and concepts.

* Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and ensure quality execution with meticulous attention to detail.

* Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).

* Deep understanding of typography, color theory, composition, and layout principles.

* Solid knowledge of print production processes and materials.

* Proven proficiency in creating mock-ups and prototypes to visualize packaging concepts.

* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale effectively.

* A collaborative mindset with a team-oriented approach.

* A genuine passion for and comprehensive knowledge of current trends in design and relevant consumer markets.

**Skills That Set You Apart:**

* A portfolio that not only meets but exceeds expectations, demonstrating exceptional creativity, innovative solutions, and a distinct artistic vision.

* A truly expert eye for color, capable of nuanced application and the ability to set or anticipate trend-setting palettes.

* A proactive approach to trend forecasting, consistently bringing fresh, market-relevant ideas to the table that push creative boundaries.

* A track record of upholding the highest standards of personal professionalism and accountability in all aspects of your work.

**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. 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.

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