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E.L.F. BEAUTY
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Head of Packaging Design
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E.L.F. BEAUTY
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Base pay range $135,000.00/yr - $155,000.00/yr
About The Company
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e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys and Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skin care.
In our Fiscal year 24, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 26 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last six fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.
Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion.
e.l.f. Beauty respects your privacy. Please see our Job Applicant Privacy Notice (www.elfbeauty.com/us-job-applicant-privacy-notice) for how your personal information is used and shared.
Job Summary
As the Associate Design Director, you will lead the conception and development of innovative packaging designs that align with brand vision, product positioning, manufacturing capabilities, and cost constraints. Managing multiple projects across 2-3 brands, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Innovation, Design, Project Management, Packaging Development, Production, Brand, Product Development, and Operations. In this role, you will proactively identify challenges and provide cost-effective solutions to deliver high-quality, premium packaging.
Responsibilities
Design standout packaging that amplifies brand strategy, aesthetics, and messaging
Provide leadership by fostering a culture of creativity, teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving
Apply deep knowledge of beauty trends to create eye-catching designs for product launches, PR kits, social media assets, swag, and collaborations
Ensure the timely development of high-quality, innovative packaging that meets marketing briefs, customer expectations, manufacturability, and 360-degree brand objectives
Build strong cross-functional partnerships across innovation, design, packaging development, marketing, product development, and operations
Lead productivity initiatives to optimize packaging processes and drive cost-saving opportunities
Champion sustainability initiatives, including material reduction, post-consumer recycled resins, lightweighting, and eco-friendly packaging solutions
Maintain consistent packaging design principles in alignment with production standards
Oversee collaboration with package development and the China-based development team, ensuring seamless sample development and modifications
Skills & Qualifications
Extensive knowledge of package development, preferably in prestige beauty
Strong typography skills and attention to detail
Ability to think quickly, pivot, and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Proven experience collaborating with design teams, packaging developers, engineers, and vendors
In-depth understanding of prestige beauty manufacturing and materials, including plastics molding and carton construction
Knowledge of sustainability best practices for packaging components, cartons, and decoration
Strong ability to prioritize and manage a substantial workload while proactively communicating with Project Managers
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
7+ years of experience in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment, preferably in fashion, beauty, or technology
Up-to-date knowledge of fashion, beauty, design, digital trends, and the Gen Z audience
Experience collaborating with in-house digital teams, visual merchandising, and/or e-commerce
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
Experience with e-commerce personalization and UX/UI design is a plus
Art direction experience in the beauty industry is a plus
Seniority level
Seniority levelNot Applicable
Employment type
Employment typeFull-time
Job function
Job functionDesign, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
IndustriesPersonal Care Product Manufacturing
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