Junior Packaging Designer
Kendo Brands, Inc.•San Francisco, CA
•$75,200 - $92,000•Hybrid
About The Position
The Junior Packaging Designer creates inspiring and innovative packaging for Kendo Brands, translating brand messaging and strategy into compelling designs. The role develops packaging concepts for core products, line extensions, limited-edition collections, and upcoming product launches. It works closely with creative leadership, product development, packaging, cross-functional, and production teams to deliver high-quality designs and accurate artwork.
Requirements
- 1–2 years of design experience, including 1 year of packaging experience.
- Passion for the beauty industry.
- Creativity and drive, with experience developing innovative package designs in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines, manage multiple projects, and work productively in a team environment.
- Very strong organizational skills.
- Experience creating presentations from materials through concepts.
- Advanced Apple computer skills and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
Nice To Haves
- BA or BFA in design.
Responsibilities
- Create strategic, innovative concepts for primary and secondary packaging.
- Review proposed designs with the Creative Director and SVP of Packaging before presenting them to cross-functional teams.
- Develop consistent product and packaging codes across core products, line extensions, and limited-edition collections.
- Support packaging design development for upcoming programs and launches on designated brands, partnering with product development and packaging teams while accounting for timing and cost constraints.
- Support presentations of packaging designs to cross-functional teams, including developing and completing 3D renderings and comps.
- Extend approved style guides and concepts into required product sizes and formats while maintaining creative intent and specifications, including dielines, special finishes, bleed, trim, type safety, resolution, and color mode.
- Manage design files to ensure they are accessible for print specifications.
- Collaborate with the Production team to ensure artwork is delivered accurately and on time.
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible paid time off program
- Parental leave
- Employee discounts and perks
- Retirement plan with employer contributions
- Summer Fridays
- Opportunity to work from anywhere for two weeks during the calendar year
- December wellness/shutdown week for applicable positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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