Packaging Designer

Packaging Designer

Location:

City of London, England, United Kingdom

About the Company

We’re working with a beauty brand that is redefining industry standards through relentless innovation and cutting‑edge technology. Their products are high‑performance, long‑wear solutions that empower individuals and seamlessly integrate into daily life. If you’re passionate about being at the forefront of beauty breakthroughs and contributing to a fast‑growing, forward‑thinking brand, this is an exciting opportunity.

The Packaging Designer will be the brand guardian for the physical presentation of every product. This role focuses on end‑to‑end packaging design and production, from structural concept to print‑ready artwork, and also provides essential graphic design support for product launches.

• Create original packaging concepts for new launches, limited editions, and line extensions through mood boards, sketches, and visual mock‑ups.
• Interpret creative briefs and translate brand strategy into packaging that feels elevated, on‑brand, and commercially strong.
• Lead the full creation and finalisation of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging artwork (unit cartons, bottles, labels, inserts), ensuring technically perfect, print‑ready dielines using Adobe Illustrator.
• Design across all packaging formats – bottles, jars, tubes, compacts, cartons, boxes, sleeves – ensuring every touchpoint reflects brand identity, colour palettes, typography, and visual codes.
• Prepare production‑ready artwork and technical files, performing precise checks on bleeds, knockouts, dimensions, and structural accuracy.
• Work directly with global print and packaging suppliers, managing colour matching (Pantones), approvals, and pre‑production checks to guarantee quality.
• Act as the in‑house specialist on print processes and finishes (embossing, debossing, foiling, spot‑UV, varnishes, paper stocks), ensuring a premium and luxury feel across all packaging.
• Accurately lay out all regulatory text, ingredient listings (INCI), warnings, barcodes, and compliance elements aligned with regional requirements (FDA, EU, UK).
• Support Product Development by exploring innovative and sustainable packaging structures that enhance functionality, protection, and the overall unboxing experience.
• Stay ahead of beauty and luxury packaging trends, materials, and industry innovations – consistently bringing fresh ideas that elevate shelf presence and user experience.
• Create realistic 3D mock‑ups and photorealistic renders for internal reviews, marketing, retail presentations, and e‑commerce pages.
• Design supplementary assets including instruction guides, leaflet inserts, POS/merchandising displays, and basic launch graphics for email and web.
• Maintain and update the digital library of approved packaging assets, templates, and specifications.

• 3+ years of professional experience in packaging design, preferably within the beauty, cosmetics, or luxury goods sectors.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign is mandatory; strong skills in Photoshop for mockups and image manipulation.
• A proven understanding of commercial print production processes, material sourcing, and quality control checks.
• Exceptional attention to detail, especially regarding typography, regulatory text layout, and colour accuracy (CMYK/Pantone).
• Experience with structural design (e.g., understanding fold lines and gluing tabs) and preparing technical dielines for suppliers.
• Proficiency in creating realistic 3D renderings/mockups (using software such as Key Shot, Blender, or equivalent 3D functionality in Adobe tools) is a significant advantage.
• A strong portfolio that clearly showcases finalised, printed, and manufactured packaging projects.

Mid‑Senior level

Part‑time

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Software Development

We would love to respond to every application however, due to the volume of applications we receive this isn’t always possible. If you have not heard within 2 weeks of applying, please assume on this occasion that your application has not been shortlisted. We may retain your CV to contact you about future employment opportunities that are being managed by The Growth Foundation Talent.

The Growth Foundation Talent is deeply committed to building a diverse & inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.