Packaging Designer

Title

Packaging Production Designer – Global Creative

Initial term through August, with possibility of extension up to a maximum of 2 years in 6‑month increments.

At Cogent Infotech, we believe in creating opportunities that empower individuals and transform organizations. With over 22 years of excellence in consulting and talent solutions, we pride ourselves on building inclusive workplaces and driving innovation in everything we do. Our diverse teams bring unique perspectives to help deliver cutting‑edge solutions to global clients across both public and private sectors.

Packaging Designer – 5+ years of experience required.

• Responsible for concepting, designing, and developing packaging and component solutions for a luxury beauty brand, taking concepts from sketches and material selections through to production‑ready artwork.
• Lead creative collaboration with Marketing, Product Development, and cross‑functional teams to ensure designs are executable and aligned with brand needs.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Create production‑ready artwork for primary and secondary packaging in alignment with established brand packaging characteristics.
• Manage all creative packaging assets and communications, organize and maintain design libraries, and establish appropriate naming conventions for files, fonts, icons, images, templates, and tutorials.
• Stay up to date on luxury beauty industry trends by conducting research and competitive analysis, and contribute to the development of fresh content ideas and strategic initiatives that support innovation and creative excellence.
• Work closely with vendors and production partners to refine designs and ensure luxury quality and feasibility.
• Report to the Director, Packaging.

• Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent experience; beauty or luxury industry experience preferred.
• 3+ years of experience as a packaging designer with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in Rhino, Solid Works, and Cinema 4D; hands‑on 3D design and visualization experience.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and familiarity with Figma and Adobe Illustrator (AI) tools.
• Knowledge of Mac and PC compatibility troubleshooting, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work within established brand guidelines, and experience in market research and product placement advertising.
• Experience in web development, digital marketing, and project management tools is a plus.

• Experience in the beauty industry (highly preferred).
• Experience with consumer products such as toys, food, or beverage.

One‑round interview and a subsequent assessment that includes a presentation or portfolio walk‑through.

Cogent Infotech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

If you need accommodations, let us know; we’ll be happy to assist.