Packaging Designer

Packaging Designer

Location:

Office based – Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire

Department:
Sensse Beauty

Reports To:

Design & Product Development Manager

Job Type: Full Time Permanent

Hours:

Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm – 37.5 hours contract

Salary: £35,000 per year

Part of the Senza Group Ltd Sensse Beauty is a pioneer in the beauty-tech space. Our mission is to bring professional-grade spa treatments into the home through innovative devices and high-performance skincare. We are a brand built on the "Personal Touch," balancing cutting‑edge technology with a sophisticated, user‑centric aesthetic. As we continue to scale, we are looking for a creative visionary to ensure our physical touchpoints are as premium as the technology inside them.

We are looking for a talented and detail‑driven Mid‑Weight Packaging Designer to join our creative team at our Hemel Hempstead HQ. In this role, you will be responsible for developing beautiful, functional, and premium packaging for our evolving portfolio of beauty devices and topical skincare.

You will bridge the gap between high‑tech engineering and luxury retail, ensuring our packaging provides an unboxing experience that reflects our brand's excellence.

• Expert Production Design: Utilise Adobe Illustrator as your primary tool to develop complex die lines and print‑ready artwork for primary and secondary packaging.
• Compliance and Regulation: Ensure all packaging artwork meets strict UK legal requirements, including the correct placement of INCI lists, manufacturer details, and country of origin.
• Technical Accuracy: Manage the generation and placement of EAN barcodes, QR codes, and industry‑standard symbols with absolute precision.
• Licensing Integration: Work across licensed product lines, ensuring all partner brand guidelines and legal trademarks are correctly represented and approved.
• Full‑Cycle Design: Develop packaging from initial concept through to final production, ensuring structural integrity for electronic beauty devices.
• Supplier Liaison: Communicate directly with manufacturers and printers to manage material samples, special finishes (foil, embossing, spot UV), and colour matching.

• Beauty Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  You must have a background in beauty, skincare, or cosmetics. This is essential for understanding the specific aesthetic and regulatory nuances of the sector.
• Illustrator Mastery: You are a power‑user of Adobe Illustrator, capable of building intricate die lines and managing multi‑layered artwork files with ease.
• Regulatory Knowledge: A solid understanding of UK packaging legislation and labelling requirements for cosmetic and electronic goods.
• Technical Detail: Proven experience in managing barcodes and technical copy blocks to ensure 100% accuracy before going to print.
• Aesthetic Eye: A portfolio that showcases a refined, clean, and modern design sensibility suitable for a luxury brand.
• Organised & Proactive: Highly organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple projects in a fast‑paced "scale‑up" environment.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Career growth opportunities.

• £35k Base Salary - per annum, based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
• 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Free parking