Packaging Manager

Los Angeles

Packaging Manager ================= **Department:**Production and Sourcing **Employment Type:**Full Time **Location:**Los Angeles HQ **Reporting To:**Diarrha **Compensation:**$120,000 - $135,000 / year ### Description **About SKIMS Beauty** SKIMS is a solutions-oriented brand redefining modern essentials through innovation, inclusivity, and design excellence. With the expansion of SKIMS Beauty, packaging plays a critical role in shaping the consumer experience---where performance, aesthetics, and brand storytelling meet. We are seeking a Packaging Designer to create innovative, elevated, and commercially scalable packaging solutions that bring the SKIMS Beauty brand to life across all products and channels **Role Overview** The Packaging Designer will be responsible for designing and developing primary and secondary packaging across SKIMS Beauty's portfolio. This role blends creative excellence with technical rigor---translating brand vision into manufacturable, compliant, and best-in-class packaging solutions. You will partner closely with Product Development, Brand, Creative, Regulatory, and Operations to deliver packaging that is both iconic and operationally sound. ### Key Responsibilities **Packaging Design \& Development** * Design primary and secondary packaging across all beauty categories. * Translate brand strategy and product briefs into distinctive, functional packaging concepts. * Develop dielines, structures, and artwork in collaboration with engineering and suppliers. **Brand Expression \& Visual Excellence** * Ensure all packaging reflects SKIMS Beauty's visual identity, tone, and premium positioning. * Partner with Creative and Brand to evolve packaging systems and design standards. **Cross-Functional Collaboration** * Work closely with Product Development, Regulatory, Quality, and Operations to ensure packaging is compliant, scalable, and manufacturable. * Support packaging readiness for new product launches. **Technical Execution** * Prepare production-ready files, specs, and documentation. * Review proofs, samples, and pre-production runs for accuracy and quality. **Vendor \& Production Support** * Partner with packaging suppliers and manufacturers on feasibility, cost, and timelines. * Participate in vendor reviews, sampling, and troubleshooting. **Sustainability \& Innovation** * Support sustainable packaging initiatives and material innovation. * Identify opportunities to improve functionality, cost, and environmental impact. ### Skills, Knowledge and Expertise * 4+ years of packaging design experience in beauty, cosmetics, consumer products, or luxury goods. * Strong portfolio demonstrating packaging design, structural thinking, and brand expression. * Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) * Adobe Dimension, Cinema 4D, Blender, Artios CAD or a similar 3D mock up tool * Working knowledge of packaging materials, printing processes, and production workflows. * Experience working cross-functionally in fast-paced product development environments. **Core Competencies** * Strong design sensibility with attention to detail and craft * Highly collaborative and cross-functional partner * Technically curious with strong production discipline * Organized, deadline-driven, and solutions-oriented * Passion for beauty, design, and brand storytelling **Why Join SKIMS Beauty** This is an opportunity to help define the packaging language of a new global beauty platform. As Packaging Designer, you will play a key role in shaping how consumers experience SKIMS Beauty---from shelf to unboxing to everyday use. ### Benefits, Culture and Perks **Benefits and Culture** * Up to 100% Company Paid Healthcare (medical, dental, vision) * Kind Body Fertility Benefits * 401(k) savings plan with up to 4% match * Unlimited PTO * Full Access to LinkedIn learning * Employee Discounts **Perks (HQ Location)** * Free weekly catered lunch at HQ -- M/T/W/Th * Dog-Friendly office on a Thursday and Friday * Free Swag Giveaways * Annual Holiday Party * Annual Summer Party * Invitations to pop-ups and other company events * Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages