Industrial Design & Packaging Engineer

Taylor Communications • New York, NY

7h

About The Position

Jon Michael Design, a subsidiary of Taylor Corporation, is seeking an Industrial Design & Packaging Engineer to join our creative and development team in NY! This role offers the opportunity to lead design development for innovative, premium-quality packaging and merchandising across the beauty, fragrance, skincare, and spirits industries. You’ll collaborate closely with the Creative Director and President to translate creative concepts into manufacturable realities balancing artistry with technical precision. The ideal candidate is both a creative problem-solver and a technical expert, capable of leading projects from ideation through production while mentoring junior designer and partnering directly with clients, vendors, and manufacturers to deliver exceptional results. This role bridges creative direction and industrial execution, shaping the physical expression of brands through thoughtful packaging and immersive merchandising experiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Packaging Design, or a related field
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in packaging, industrial, or merchandising design - preferably within beauty, fragrance, spirits, or consumer goods
• Proven experience leading design development projects and collaborating with manufacturing partners
• Advanced technical skills in 3D modeling, visualization, and rendering (SolidWorks, Rhino, Cinema 4D, Keyshot, etc.)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with AI ideation tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Vizcom, Midjourney)
• Strong understanding of premium materials, construction methods, and finishing techniques across both packaging and merchandising design

Nice To Haves

• Proven expertise in packaging structure design, merchandising systems, and industrial development, ideally within beauty, fragrance, or luxury goods
• Strong technical understanding of glass, plastics, metals, acrylics, and decorative processes for packaging and retail environments
• Skilled in creating accurate technical specifications and drawings with strong knowledge of tolerances and component compatibility
• Experience designing point-of-sale (POS) displays, in-store merchandising, and promotional installations
• Strong leadership and organizational abilities, with experience managing projects and overseeing junior talent
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of liaising confidently with both creative and production partners
• Awareness of sustainability best practices across materials and manufacturing
• Ability to balance creativity, technical precision, and business constraints in fast-paced, multi-brand environments

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging and merchandising development from concept through production, ensuring creative intent and technical feasibility are achieved at the highest level.
• Collaborate with the Creative Director, design team, and external partners to realize innovative packaging, display, and retail presentation concepts.
• Create and refine 3D models, prototypes, renderings, and detailed technical drawings, ensuring precision and alignment with brand standards.
• Oversee client vendor communications, managing production timelines, materials, finishes, and manufacturability reviews.
• Specify key technical details including glass weights, wall thicknesses, fill levels, pump and collar sizes, and overall fit, finish, and performance.
• Develop and guide merchandising solutions (fixtures, displays, testers, countertop units, and visual merchandising systems) that balance aesthetic impact and practical construction.
• Lead internal and external technical design reviews, presenting clear technical direction and recommendations.
• Proactively identify and troubleshoot challenges, providing innovative, cost-effective solutions that maintain design integrity.
• Stay informed on new materials, manufacturing technologies, sustainability innovations, and AI-based design tools to advance workflow and ideation.
• Manage multiple projects and brands simultaneously, maintaining exceptional quality and consistency under fast-paced deadlines.

Benefits

• Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including a choice of several health plans, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees