Job Description

Job Description

SpaLife is looking for a Senior Packaging Designer with solid design capabilities to help elevate and execute our evolving brand story. In this role, you’ll collaborate with our dynamic design team to create a variety of on-brand and innovative product packaging concepts and marketing assets.

To be successful, you should have a keen eye for detail, love tracking and staying up-to-date-on packaging trends, and will be comfortable creating high-volume designs in a fast-paced setting, from initial conceptualization to final delivery.

This role reports to the VP of Sales & Creative and is located at our Edison, NJ office. Please share samples of your proven work as a graphic designer along with your application.

We are currently growing at an accelerated rate and are looking for enthusiastic professionals to join our tiny but mighty team. This is a great opportunity to join a small business during a pivotal growth period. Come grow with us and leave your mark as we transition into the next chapter of our brand story!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

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• Design a high volume of creative, including but not limited to: original packaging design, PDQs, pitch decks, brand collateral, social media content, and other digital marketing assets
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• Collaborate cross-functionally with fellow designers, copywriters, and marketing to continuously develop and elevate SpaLife’s visual brand story
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• Ensure brand image is consistent across all channels and adheres to brand style guide
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• Stay informed on consumer habits while responding to the unique needs of the individual accounts we currently work with
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• Effectively interpret & respond to creative briefs
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• Demonstrate the ability to concept and ideate different design territories, while effectively communicating design process and creative decision making to account managers
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• Integrate AI-assisted design tools (Adobe Firefly, Generative Fill, etc.) into daily workflows to speed up concepting and production, using sound creative judgment to determine where AI adds value versus where hands-on craft is essential
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• Help mentor & grow junior designers, assist Head of Design with design direction, review & feedback work for excellence
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WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

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• 6+ years of professional packaging design experience (to be considered, please provide a portfolio demonstrating relevant experience!)
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• Previous experience in health & beauty industry or CPG is a strong bonus
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• Expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, & InDesign are a must, knowledge of other Adobe creative suite programs are a plus
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• Proficiency with AI-powered design tools (Adobe Firefly, Photoshop Generative Fill, etc.) to accelerate concepting and production workflows. 
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• A design portfolio that demonstrates the ability to work within existing design languages as well as establish new ones
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• A desire to review work, mentor others, and co-create with partners from different background and expertise
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• Project and time-management skills: ability to create and deliver under tight deadlines in a fast-paced setting
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• Mockup and photo-retouching skills
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• A team player who thrives on creative collaboration, with excellent communication & organizational skills
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• A natural creativity and ability to think outside the box!
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Base Pay Range: $80,000-$100,000/year

Exact compensation may vary based on skills & experience.

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