Senior Industrial Packaging Designer, UX Packaging Design Lab, L'Oréal Operations

L'Oreal•Clark, NJ

36d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Industrial Packaging Designer within the UX Design Lab, reporting to the Head of UX Design Lab in North America, you will be a key player in shaping the future of L'Oréal's packaging, bringing an elevated innovation experience through design: desirability and sensoriality; new usage experiences and functionalities; sustainability and invoking emotions. This role sits out of our Clark, New Jersey Operations Hub. You'll also collaborate closely with a diverse team of marketing professionals, engineers, product developers, and laboratory experts, both internally and internationally, as well as external suppliers. Your work will directly impact the innovation pipeline, ensuring our packaging is not only aesthetically pleasing but also intelligent, sustainable, and technically feasible.

Requirements

A completed Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Architecture or related fields is required
5-7 years of experience in Product Design, preferably related to beauty or consumer products (required)
Expertise with 2D and 3D Design Programs is required:
2D: Illustrator, Photoshop
3D: Rhinoceros, KeyShot, Solidworks
In-depth knowledge of:
Understanding consumer needs; using insights and user journeys.
User trends on make up, skincare, haircare & color;
Creative concepts to full innovation & brands;
Understanding of basic packaging techniques and engineering constraints
Other design / AI tools & technology
Brand DNA and vision
Packaging and manufacturing
Understanding of color, material, finish as it relates to design
Creative skills and design thinking
Collaborative leadership skills
Project Management Skills
Prioritization & Organizational Skills
Strong Interpersonal Skills (written and oral)
Demonstrated L'Oréal Competencies: Leadership, Entrepreneurial Management, Achiever, and Innovator
Strong appreciation for our business / sensitivity to the métier
Professional and energetic with a positive attitude
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent, ongoing basis, without the need for legal sponsorship now or in the future. (required)
The ability to be onsite, in the office, as this is an essential function of the position, including our NY and NJ sites (required)

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual (French) a plus

Responsibilities

Consumer-Centric Design: You will analyze consumer needs and behaviors to create packaging solutions that meet their expectations and enhance their experience.
Aesthetic & Creative Excellence: You will leverage your creativity and understanding of brand DNA to design stunning and desirable packaging that elevates the consumer experience.
Trend Forecasting: You will stay abreast of cosmetic and competitive trends, critically evaluating existing packaging and identifying opportunities for innovation.
Sustainable Solutions: You will proactively explore eco-responsible materials and manufacturing processes, ensuring our packaging aligns with L'Oréal's sustainability goals.
Technical Feasibility: You will collaborate with engineers and product developers to ensure your designs are technically feasible, cost-effective, and manufacturable.
Design Thinking Leadership: You will lead and participate in Design Thinking workshops and Design Sprints, driving innovation on our most ambitious projects. Co-Creation workshops with consumers: upstream sessions together with consumers, to ideate new user experiences and innovations
Prototyping & Supplier Collaboration: You will create, and test prototypes using rapid prototyping techniques and maintain close relationships with suppliers to explore new materials and technologies.
Research & Innovation projects: upstream R&I driven innovations, together with the Advanced Engineering team and R&I Development Labs
Packaging projects: upstream Packaging Labs driven innovations, together with the support of all of the Packaging Labs (Advanced Engineering, Technical Design Center, Packaging Science Center, etc.)
Brand projects: brand driven innovations, focusing to incorporate both an elevated innovation experience and sustainability through design
Developing and animating the connection with Operational teams (Packaging, Development, Technical Design Center, etc.), Research & Innovation teams, and Brands.
Leading local UX Design projects as part of the global portfolio
Collaboration with external resources / partners including design agencies or freelancers
Identifying and managing fast prototyping companies / partners to create aesthetic and functional mock-ups

Benefits

A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here, you'll be encouraged to try new things and take risks!)
Real responsibility from day 1, there's no sitting on the sidelines at L'Oréal
An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender and sexual orientation as well as people with disabilities are accepted, can speak up, will thrive and are celebrated!
A place where you can contribute to something bigger! Many of our brands have societal /environmental causes to make concrete difference
Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
Base Salary Range: $90,200 - $128,500 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level)
Hybrid Work Policy (3 days in Office, up to 2 days Work From Home)
Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L'Oréal's Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
Learning and Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs