Senior Print & Packaging Designer

Paula's Choice Skincare • Seattle, WA

3h • $90,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Print & Packaging Designer, you will shape our brand through best-in-class packaging and retail expressions that resonate globally. This role expands upon our established packaging practice by elevating technical rigor, structural innovation, and global production leadership—all while maintaining the science-backed, real results, consumer-first tone of the Paula’s Choice brand.

Requirements

• A strong online portfolio demonstrating expertise in primary/secondary packaging and physical kit systems.
• 3-5+ years of relevant experience in beauty, skincare, or premium consumer goods packaging.
• Expertise in Adobe CC, with strong knowledge of color systems and print production.
• Experience overseeing global mechanical artwork, multilingual layouts, and dieline standardization.
• Ability to manage and inspire direct reports, setting high standards for quality and consistency.
• Familiarity with retail/visual merchandising design to support oversight of the VM Designer.
• Experience with 3D tools such as KeyShot, Esko Studio, Blender, or C4D.

Responsibilities

• Developing packaging concepts, dielines, and production-ready mechanicals for primary components (bottles, pumps, tubes, jars).
• Designing secondary cartons, shippers, sleeves, and labels aligned with global brand standards and regulatory requirements.
• Leading the creation of physical kits and sets across wholesale and DTC channels, ensuring durability, premium experience, and cohesive storytelling.
• Reviewing production samples, proofs, and prototypes, ensuring accuracy and color fidelity.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with Product Development, Regulatory, Operations, and Marketing to ensure feasibility and alignment.
• Incorporating sustainability principles into material choices and structural solutions.
• Utilizing 3D tools to visualize packaging concepts and validate structure prior to production.
• Mentoring and directing two team members: A Retail Graphic Designer and Senior Production Artist, ensuring excellence across retail storytelling and global mechanicals.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including time off to volunteer
• Learning and development resources to support personal and professional growth
• Wellness benefits like meditation app memberships, product discounts, and free samples of our amazing products

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed