What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Designer - Kylie Cosmetics position at COTY US LLC?
Packaging Designer - KYLIE COSMETICS
New York, NY
The senior packaging designer role is responsible for collaborating on the conception, development, and execution of package design for KYLIE COSMETICS, one of Coty's leading beauty brands. The business mission is to accelerate the rapid omni-channel growth of this incredibly disruptive indie beauty brand - globally.
This NY based role supports the brand's chief design officer, Coty's creative Director, and as well works closely with the global brand marketing team and other cross functional partners in all phases of packaging design with a high luxury aesthetic and indie brand mindset. This packaging senior design will deliver high impact, on brand design consistent with Kylie's founding vision and evolving aesthetic.
The ideal candidate has experience with both iconic and indie founder brands, across all beauty categories, thrives in a fast paced, dynamic environment and is highly collaborative. He/she is passionate, proactive, highly organized, and an effective comunicator. The packaging designer must have a firm understanding of budgetary and timeline restraints while evolving and maintaining brand standards.
Responsibilities:
* all phases of primary, secondary, and promotional package design from concepting, comps to laying out artwork in die line
* color review of drawdowns, bats, proofs
* package componentry review
* manage external comp houses, photographers and retouchers
* design turnovers (dtos) of package designs to cross-functional teams
* foster idea sharing, art direction and concepting
* actively participate in meetings or when necessary for decision-making responsibilities
Qualifications:
* at least 4-6 years of package design experience, beauty industry is a plus
* passionate in product and graphic design; always seeking to grow and learn
* highly motivated and self-starter
* strong written and verbal skills to communicate ideas to both creatives and non creatives
* proficient in adobe software - illustrator, indesign, photoshop; 3d software is a plus
* proficient in business and presentation software - powerpoint, excel, keynote
* strong print-production knowledge (die lines, bleed, color modes, live area, etc)
* thrives in a team environment, contribute ideas, and interact with cross-functional partners (marketing, pcd, production, artwork management)
* manages well in a high-volume and fast-paced environment
How this role will be successful:
* problem solves by creating new approaches, seeking ideas and suggestions
* encourages self and others to be creative in their approach
* taps into informal network to gain support for projects
* adapts quickly to new environments, processes, and team
* continuously strives to be inspired and promotes inspiration in others
* Proven ability to navigate complex organizations, build relationships and redefine processes to drive results
* strong interpersonal and relationship skill
Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000
Salary is dependent on many factors.
We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $100,000 - $110,000