Olaplex

Prestige Hair Care

PackagingDesigner

$115–165k ~AI est. New York, New York, United States Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Packaging Designer at Olaplex. Skills: Packaging design, Structural design, Retail displays. Develop packaging concepts. Develop packaging layouts”

Industry & Context.

Prestige Hair Care

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, 7–10 years of professional experience in packaging design, Minimum 3 years of experience designing for retail environments

Nice to Have

Experience within Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Experience within luxury brands, Experience within lifestyle brands

What You'll Do.

Develop packaging concepts

Develop packaging layouts

Develop structural designs

Create physical mockups

Create digital mockups

Translate design intent into mechanicals

Ensure precise dielines

Ensure typography accuracy

Ensure color accuracy

Ensure compliance with labeling standards

Research material sourcing

Recommend sustainable materials

Recommend manufacturing techniques

Ensure design feasibility

Ensure structural integrity

Ensure production quality

Provide creative direction

Provide constructive feedback

Conceptualize visual assets

Design in-store visual assets

Optimize product positioning

Develop structural layouts for displays

Develop physical mock-ups for displays

Develop structural layouts for glorifiers

Develop physical mock-ups for glorifiers

Formulate structural footprints

Formulate dimensional specifications

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration; Collaborate with Marketing; Collaborate with R&D; Collaborate with Product Development; Collaborate with Packaging Engineering; Collaborate with Sourcing; Collaborate with manufacturing vendors

Communication Scope

Presentation skills; Communication skills

Full Job Description

OLAPLEX, a category-defining leader in prestige hair care, continuously seeks talented individuals to join in our mission to transform foundational hair health and deliver great hair days today, tomorrow, and for years to come. As the original bond builder, we are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates the bonds within our teams. OLAPLEX elevates individuals from all backgrounds with the belief that together we can unlock the full potential of science to extend the health, life, and beauty of hair for all. About the Role: OLAPLEX is seeking an innovative and detail-oriented Senior Creative Packaging Designer to elevate our brand’s physical presence in the market. In this role, you will be the creative guardian of our packaging ecosystem, ensuring that every bottle, label, and other packaging components tell a compelling story that is true to our brand aesthetic while remaining cost-effective, sustainable, and manufacturable. You will lead the creative roadmap from conception through execution for both primary and secondary packaging. Reporting to the Vice President of Creative, you will collaborate closely with Marketing, R&D, Product Development, and Packaging Engineering to bring market-leading concepts to life. Key Responsibilities Creative Concepting: Develop innovative, on-brand packaging concepts, layouts, and structural designs that differentiate our products across professional salons, retail, and DTC Prototyping: Create physical and digital mockups, 3D renderings, and prototypes to visualize designs and test functionality, unboxing experiences, and shelf appeal Production & Pre-Press: Translate design intent into flawless, print-ready mechanicals. Ensure precise dielines, typography, color accuracy, and compliance with industry and regulatory labeling standards Material Sourcing: Research and recommend premium, sustainable materials, coatings, finishes, and manufacturing techniques to minimize environmental impact Cross-Functional Collaboration: P

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