Designer

Aquent is thrilled to partner with a globally recognized leader in the consumer products industry, a company celebrated for crafting beloved beauty, fragrance, and body care products that captivate millions worldwide. This innovative client consistently delivers exceptional experiences through their diverse offerings, setting trends and delighting consumers. This is an extraordinary opportunity to join their dynamic design team, where your creativity will directly shape the aesthetic identity of popular product lines, translating compelling stories and consumer trends into tangible, beautiful designs that resonate globally. Your work will be pivotal in influencing visual appeal and market success, making a significant impact on brand perception and the daily consumer experience from initial concept to final delivery.

Are you a visionary designer ready to leave your creative mark on products that touch millions of lives every day? We are seeking a highly creative individual to join a team that thrives on innovation and collaboration. In this impactful role, you will be instrumental in defining the visual language of beloved beauty and personal care products, from initial concept through final production. This is more than just a design position; it's an exciting opportunity to blend artistry with strategic thinking, directly contributing to market success and the evolution of a globally recognized brand. You will have the unique chance to see your designs come to life on shelves and in the hands of consumers, shaping how they experience beauty and personal care.

What You'll Do

• Conceptualize and develop multiple creative design solutions for product collections, core categories, and innovation initiatives.
• Translate fragrance narratives, consumer insights, and beauty trends into distinctive packaging and product design expressions.
• Develop cohesive design systems across various product forms, ensuring consistency in color, typography, graphics, pattern, photography, and overall visual storytelling.
• Support the creation and execution of designs from initial concept through final production.
• Create Design Turn Overs and finalize artwork for seamless handoff to Production and cross-functional partners.
• Review mechanical artwork and production files for design accuracy and final approval prior to release.
• Develop compelling concept boards, mood boards, design presentations, and visual storytelling materials.
• Research emerging trends across beauty, fragrance, wellness, lifestyle, color, materials, and packaging to inspire future product and design opportunities.
• Explore innovative graphic treatments, decorative techniques, materials, and finishes that elevate the consumer experience and shelf presence.
• Provide approved designs and clear creative direction to mechanical art and production teams for the development of technical specifications.
• Partner collaboratively with Design leadership, Packaging engineering, Product Development, Merchandising, Production, and other cross-functional teams.
• Participate in market visits, competitive research, and consumer insight activities to understand evolving beauty behaviors and marketplace trends.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities effectively within a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 4-6 years of professional experience in graphic design, packaging design, illustration, or related creative disciplines.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating sophisticated packaging design, graphic design, typography, color, and visual storytelling.
• A deep understanding of beauty and fragrance aesthetics with the ability to translate trends and consumer insights into relevant, differentiated designs.
• Proven ability to develop cohesive design systems across multiple products, formats, and packaging structures.
• Strong conceptual thinking with a demonstrated ability to move from initial inspiration through polished design execution.
• Experience working with photography, illustration, pattern, typography, and other visual assets as part of integrated packaging design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is required.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively receive and incorporate creative direction while also proactively bringing forward new ideas and design solutions.
• A genuine curiosity and passion for Beauty, Fragrance, Body Care, wellness, and emerging consumer trends.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in Beauty, Fragrance, Personal Care, or consumer products.
• An understanding of print production, packaging artwork, and decorative techniques.