Senior Designer (Packaging & Art Direction)

About Us

DRMTLGY is a science-backed skincare company dedicated to the art of formulation and the science of skin. We craft cutting-edge formulas that are backed by research, reinforced by deep relationships in the dermatology community, and driven by the idea that safe, clinically effective skincare should feel like a luxury but be treated as a staple.

We’re looking for a Senior Designer to join our creative team and play a key role in shaping our brand's visual identity. This person will be responsible for leading packaging design across our product lines while also providing art direction for photoshoots. If you’re a highly creative designer with a strong eye for branding, aesthetics, and storytelling, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Packaging Design:

• Lead the design and development of packaging for new and existing products, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and industry standards.
• Work closely with product development and marketing teams to bring innovative, aesthetically compelling packaging concepts to life.
• Oversee packaging production, collaborating with suppliers and printers to ensure high-quality execution.
• Maintain consistency in packaging across all SKUs while continuously elevating design.
• Conduct trend research and competitive analysis to ensure our packaging remains fresh and relevant.

Art Direction & Photoshoots:

• Develop creative concepts and visual direction for brand and product photography.
• Collaborate with photographers, stylists, and models to produce high-quality content for campaigns, e-commerce, and social media.
• Lead on-set art direction, ensuring shots align with brand aesthetics and marketing objectives.
• Work cross-functionally with marketing, social, and e-commerce teams to deliver compelling visuals for all brand touchpoints.

General Creative Responsibilities:

• Own & Execute 360° Creative – Lead the design and execution of marketing campaigns across all channels, including email, paid social, retail campaigns, packaging, website assets, and more.
• Collaborate with the creative team to evolve the overall brand identity and maintain a cohesive look and feel across all channels.
• Create mood boards, design presentations, and mockups to communicate concepts.
• Ensure all designs meet technical requirements for digital and print production.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• 8 years of experience in brand design, marketing design, or related roles within DTC/eCommerce, retail, and skincare.
• A multi-disciplinary designer with expertise across campaign design, email, paid social, packaging, web, and more.
• Proven experience in art direction for photoshoots, including concept development and execution.
• A portfolio showcasing packaging design, brand identity, and art direction work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and familiarity with 3D rendering and video editing tools is a plus.
• Strong understanding of print production and packaging materials.
• Experience working in beauty, skincare, or luxury CPG brands is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a high level of attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and feedback skills, with an an ability to give, and receive feedback, and incorporate constructive creative feedback in a collaborative manner.