Packaging Designer (Remote)

Packaging Designer | Swooped | United States

About Our Client

Packaging Designer | Swooped | United States

About Our Client

More than just hair care, it’s a way of life. Founded by a celebrity stylist, the mission of this brand is to give you the confidence to navigate life on your own terms. This line of hair, body, and fragrance products is cruelty-, paraben-, & sulfate-free, safe for color-treated hair, and packed with beneficial ingredients. With a commitment to community, inclusivity, and diversity, the company seeks to create positive change in society through its products, services, and community initiatives.

What’s It Like to Work Here?

The culture is driven by the brand ethos—fun, purposeful, and approachable—and is founded on 5 Culture Codes:

1. We Aren’t Afraid to Go First.

2. We Don’t Compete, We Collaborate.

3. We Ask Questions to Find the Best Answers.

4. We Keep it Real, No Matter What.

5. We Work Hard and Live Well.

About the Role

The Creative team is looking for a Packaging Designer to support the ongoing evolution of the brand. The ideal candidate is a highly creative, proactive, and detail-obsessed designer with a strong foundation in graphic design, packaging design, and typography. This individual should be eager to tackle challenges, introduce fresh ideas, and implement innovative approaches.

They will collaborate with the Creative & Product Development teams to create on-brand, innovative, and thoughtful product packaging concepts and designs. The Packaging Designer will maintain a comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape and company strategy to ensure all output aligns with and advances the brand’s goals. This role will report to the Creative Director.

What You’ll Do

Six Month Expectations

– Take the lead on projects ranging from physical products to unboxing and brand collateral.

– Generate original concepts with a fresh visual approach to design and materials.

– Demonstrate a nuanced understanding of the brand.

– Ensure the established look-and-feel and voice are successfully implemented across all products and collateral by overseeing design and development.

– Collaborate with cross-functional teams to oversee packaging development from concept to execution.

– Develop creative assets and design concepts that meet business objectives and enhance brand strategy.

– Work closely within the Creative and Product Development teams, partnering with product developers, packaging engineers, and brand designers.

Twelve+ Month Expectations

– Constantly maintain and enforce packaging design guidelines (typography, materials, color palettes) for the general brand and product collections, updating and refining as new markets and partnerships arise.

– Maintain packaging standards and help evolve visual systems with continued growth into new markets, partnerships, and legal requirements.

– Encourage ongoing creative exploration and development as the product family expands.

What You’ll Bring

– 4+ years of professional packaging design experience in an agency or in-house creative environment, preferably in the CPG or beauty industry.

– Training or degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, or Industrial Design.

– A willingness to bring fresh and innovative concepts as a Packaging Designer.

– A strong portfolio showcasing skills and experience in packaging design, graphic design, typography, and color.

– Strong project management and organizational skills.

– Comfortable working both autonomously and collaboratively.

– Ability to embrace curiosity and creativity, championing ideas with confidence.

– Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits