Freelance Print Designer, Packaging & Visual Merchandising

amika means friend. we're a fearless, Brooklyn-born, salon-raised haircare brand + a friend to all hair, hairstylists, the planet + you.

we're rooted in clinical results. each product is infused with our intoxicating scent + powered by our superfruit soul, sea buckthorn. known as one of earth's most omega-rich plant sources, this potent berry nourishes your skin, scalp + strands.

we're a proud pal to the planet + certified B-Corp. from sustainably sourced ingredients + recyclable packaging to our energy-saving production processes, we pledge to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, waste + energy to reach Net Zero by 2030.

having grown up in salons, we know better than anyone how important stylists are-they're our confidantes + community. Think of us as your at-home hairapist, here to empower self-expression + bring joy to your haircare experience. all hair is welcome™.

the job:

amika is seeking a Print Designer to sit at the intersection of packaging design and visual merchandising, owning the design development of print assets that bring our campaign concepts and product launches to life across packaging, retail, and brand touchpoints.

this role is ideal for a designer who can move quickly between concept-to-layout, systems thinking, and production realities, balancing craft, brand consistency, and technical precision. you'll partner closely with the Creative Director, Art Directors, and Brand team to translate creative vision into print-ready work that is unmistakably amika.

contract duration: ongoing, 40 hours a week

hourly rate: $50 per hour

location: brooklyn - onsite 1x a week (must be based in nyc + have the right to work in the US)

what you'll do:

• partner with the Creative Director, Art Directors, and Brand team to translate campaign concepts and product launches into print-ready designs, ensuring alignment with amika's brand guidelines, tone, and visual identity.

• present multiple design options and iterate quickly based on feedback from creative leadership and key stakeholders.

• develop design layouts across packaging, retail signage/VM, out-of-home, direct mailers, and other printed collateral as needed.

• manage resizing, reformatting, and localization of existing layouts for multiple markets, retailers, and placements

• prepare mechanical files for production, ensuring accuracy across dielines, specifications, and artwork placement.

• manage print production considerations including color correction, spot colors, and special finishes (foil, emboss/deboss, varnishes), and review printer proofs for quality control

• maintain and update packaging and VM asset libraries, templates, and guidelines to keep the system organized and scalable,

must haves:

• 4-6+ years of experience in print/graphic design (beauty, fashion, lifestyle, or CPG preferred)

• a portfolio showing strong typography, layout systems, and print design craft across multiple formats

• fluency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop (and strong file hygiene / version control)

• experience designing for packaging and/or retail/VM with understanding of production constraints

• working knowledge of print production fundamentals: bleeds, trims, dielines, color modes, spot colors, proofing, and finishes

• strong presentation skills and comfort explaining design decisions to stakeholders

• highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple projects under tight timelines

• nyc-based (or able to be in-office when needed)

nice to haves:

• experience preparing mechanicals independently (vs handing off to production)

• familiarity with packaging/VM vendors, printer workflows, and press checks

• basic understanding of regulatory considerations for beauty packaging and retail copy

• figma proficiency for systems, templates, and internal presentations

ready to apply?

please click the link below that will bring you to our careers page where you can submit your application + resume (cover letter optional). a member of our team will be in touch soon!