Description
Principle Objectives:
To guide key projects within the global packaging design team and oversee full process, from concept to execution of primary and secondary packaging, premium gifting, and launch kits. Our ideal candidate has a passion for design in all its forms, impeccable taste, a keen eye for design, and tapped into current trend within the luxury space. They have a compelling skill set, including an extraordinary sense of aesthetics, concept development abilities, and a good sense of form, color, and typography. Must have an excellent understanding of the best production techniques to maintain quality and consistency.
This role is for an extremely detail oriented, organized, and creative person who can handle multiple jobs in a fast paced and demanding work environment. High level skills in the following applications is a must: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign. Bonus skills in 3D modeling (Rhino, Solidworks) and rendering software (Keyshot) a plus.
Responsibilities:
• Actively demonstrate design & innovation excellence and vision.
• Lead complete design projects of high complexity from inception through completion.
• Visualize concepts and ideas through vivid mood boards, sketches, renderings, Photoshop comps, etc.
• Collaborate with design team on all packaging programs, including new product launches within Fragrance and Cosmetics categories, promotional programs, in-store collateral, and gifting programs.
• Responsible for proper set up, execution, and final release of 2D design direction files, with detailed dimensioning and specifications, as well as any 3D design intent files.
• Work cross functionally with corporate packaging partners, artwork managers, creative operations team, design team, editorial and legal teams to ensure package execution is expressed correctly.
• Oversee and review drawings and proofs from vendors.
• Work cross-functionally with corporate packaging partners, artwork managers, creative operations team, design team, editorial and legal teams to ensure package execution is expressed correctly in physical execution as well as all campaign/online assets.
• Work efficiently with Packaging Coordinator and comp houses to supply specs and artwork for product comps.
• Bonus experience making actual cut and folded paper comps.
Qualifications:
Skills:
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, package design, graphics design, or related field required.
• Highly organized, timely ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of industrial and manufacturing processes, finishes, materials, and printing techniques.
• Strong organization skills for file management and archiving.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and design shifts.
• Actively builds relationships within team and across disciplines.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to speak to creative vision and execution as well as tactical conversations across disciplines.
• Mastery in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) Microsoft office.
• Precise and detailed 3D modeling/rendering ability (Rhino, Solidworks, Keyshot) a major plus.
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $71,000 to $106,000. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.
In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.