Senior Industrial Packaging Designer, UX Packaging Design Lab, Operations

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• Consumer-Centric Design:
  Analyze consumer needs and behaviors to create packaging solutions that meet expectations and enhance experience.
• Aesthetic & Creative Excellence:
  Leverage creativity and brand DNA to design stunning and desirable packaging that elevates the consumer experience.
• Trend Forecasting:
  Stay abreast of cosmetic and competitive trends, critically evaluating existing packaging and identifying opportunities for innovation.
• Sustainable Solutions:
  Proactively explore eco-responsible materials and manufacturing processes to align with L'Oréal's sustainability goals.
• Technical Feasibility:
  Collaborate with engineers and product developers to ensure designs are technically feasible, cost-effective, and manufacturable.
• Design Thinking Leadership:
  Lead and participate in Design Thinking workshops and Design Sprints, driving innovation on ambitious projects. Co‑Creation workshops with consumers: upstream sessions to ideate new user experiences and innovations.
• Prototyping & Supplier
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Create and test prototypes using rapid prototyping techniques while maintaining close relationships with suppliers to explore new materials and technologies.
• Research & Innovation projects:
  Upstream R&I‑driven innovations with the Advanced Engineering team and R&I Development Labs.
• Packaging projects:
  Upstream Packaging Labs‑driven innovations with support from all Packaging Labs (Advanced Engineering, Technical Design Center, Packaging Science Center, etc.).
• Brand projects:
  Brand‑driven innovations focused on elevated innovation experience and sustainability through design.
• Developing and animating the connection with Operational teams (Packaging, Development, Technical Design Center, etc.), Research & Innovation teams, and Brands.
• Leading local UX Design projects as part of the global portfolio.
• Collaboration with external resources / partners including design agencies or freelancers.
• Identifying and managing fast prototyping companies / partners to create aesthetic and functional mock‑ups.

• A completed Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Architecture or related fields.
• 5-7 years of experience in Product Design, preferably related to beauty or consumer products.
• Expertise with 2D and 3D Design Programs:
  • 2D:
    Illustrator, Photoshop
  • 3D:
    Rhinoceros, Key Shot, Solidworks
• In‑depth knowledge of:
  • Understanding consumer needs; using insights and user journeys.
  • User trends on makeup, skincare, haircare & color.
  • Creative concepts to full innovation & brands.
  • Understanding of basic packaging techniques and engineering constraints.
  • Other design / AI tools & technology.
  • Brand DNA and vision.
  • Packaging and manufacturing.
  • Understanding of color, material, finish as it relates to design.
• Creative skills and design thinking.
• Collaborative leadership skills.
• Project Management Skills.
• Prioritization & Organizational Skills.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills (written and oral).
• Demonstrated L’Oréal
  
  Competencies:
  
  Leadership, Entrepreneurial Management, Achiever, and Innovator.
• Strong appreciation for our business / sensitivity to the métier.
• Professional and energetic with a positive attitude.
• Bi‑lingual (French) a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time, permanent, ongoing basis, without the need for legal sponsorship now or in the future.
• The ability to be onsite, in the office, as this is an essential function of the position, including our NY and NJ sites.

• A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here, you’ll be encouraged to try new things and take risks!).
• Real responsibility from day 1; there’s no sitting on the sidelines at L’Oréal.
• An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender and sexual orientation as well as people with disabilities are accepted, can speak up, will thrive and are celebrated!
• A place where you can contribute to something bigger! Many of our brands have societal/environmental causes to make concrete difference.
• Competitive Benefits Package (Medical,…