Director of Packaging Engineering

Location: California

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Company Description

Our client is an LA based, fast-growing, mission-driven beauty brand that’s redefining clean artistry makeup through innovation, inclusivity, and science-backed formulas. This is your chance to work alongside a visionary founder and award-winning artist along with a team of industry leaders who are passionate about self-expression and purpose-driven performance.

What You’ll Do

Lead Packaging Development: Collaborate cross-functionally with Brand, Creative, R&D, Quality, and Operations teams to design packaging that is visually impactful, cost-effective, and production-ready.

Own Packaging Specs: Create and manage comprehensive packaging documentation—including materials, dimensions, performance requirements, pack-outs, and shipping standards.

Drive Innovation & Sustainability: Identify and implement packaging improvements that enhance product efficacy, user experience, and environmental impact. Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies.

Testing & QA Partnership: Oversee packaging testing in partnership with labs to validate durability, compatibility, and compliance. Support corrective actions where needed.

Project Management: Lead packaging-related timelines with manufacturers and oversee line trials through development to commercialization.

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science, Engineering, or related discipline.

8+ years of hands‑on packaging engineering experience in the beauty, skincare, or personal care space.

Strong understanding of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging design and development.

Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.

What Will Set You Apart

Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, solution‑oriented approach.

Comfortable navigating ambiguity and working cross‑functionally in an evolving, fast‑paced environment.

Passion for innovation, sustainability, and raising the bar on packaging performance and aesthetics.

A collaborative spirit with high attention to detail and a willingness to give and receive feedback constructively.

Please note: due to the high volume of submissions, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. However, if your background aligns with the opportunity, a member of our team will be in touch.

The salary range for this role is 150-170K annually based on experience.

The Talent Project is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process for all candidates and clients we represent. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Director

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function
  
  Engineering, Art/Creative, and Product Management
• Industries Personal Care Product Manufacturing, Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry, and Manufacturing

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