Director, Global Creative Packaging Design

Single PositionView All JobsDirector, Global Creative Packaging DesignBlaine,US-MN,United StatesApply NowAdd to cartFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionReq ID25854BrandAvedaJob FunctionCreativeJob Sub-FunctionProduct Packaging DesignAssignment CategoryFulltime-RegularThe Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.Description TITLE: Director, Global Creative Packaging DesignDEPARTMENT: Creative, Aveda and Bumble and bumble Global Creative TeamLOCATION: Blaine, MN Hybrid (in office 4 days per week, Mon – Thurs)REPORTS TO: Vice President, Global Creative, Aveda and Bumble and bumble               Principal Objective:The Director, Global Creative Packaging Design leads the strategic creative development and execution of all Aveda and Bumble and bumble primary packaging, secondary packaging, gifting and collateral items. This role is responsible for driving innovative packaging solutions that elevate brand equity, enhance the consumer experience and support business growth across both brands.Working closely with the Vice President, Global Creative, this individual will identify opportunities for packaging innovation, evolve brand packaging systems and ensure creative excellence across all product categories. The role serves as a key creative partner to Marketing, Product Development, Packaging Development and Innovation teams throughout the product lifecycle.Responsibilities:Lead the creative development and execution of all primary packaging, secondary packaging, gifting, promotional and collateral design across Aveda and Bumble and bumble.Create highly innovative packaging concepts and product designs that align with brand strategy, consumer insights and business objectives.Develop and present packaging concepts through mood boards, sketches, concept decks, 3D renderings, prototypes and physical models/comps.Partner closely with Product Development, Packaging Development and Innovation teams from concept through commercialization to create compelling and feasible packaging solutionsCollaborate on packaging form development, tooling considerations, material selection, color selection and manufacturing requirements to ensure design intent is maintained throughout the development process.Create and evaluate 3D packaging renderings and structural concepts to visualize new packaging opportunities and support executive presentations and decision-making.Drive innovation across packaging architecture, materials, decoration techniques, sustainability initiatives and consumer experience opportunities.Establish and maintain packaging design standards, visual systems and brand guidelines across all product categories.Oversee the design and production process for all packaging DTOs, artwork, mechanical development, renderings, retouching and final asset approvals.Partner with Marketing, Creative, Product Development, Packaging Development, and external vendors to deliver packaging solutions that balance creativity, functionality, cost and speed to market.Source and manage external design partners, comp houses, artists, illustrators and specialized vendors to support packaging innovation and execution.Attend press checks and production reviews to ensure the highest standards of design quality and execution.Identify emerging trends in beauty, fashion, industrial design, materials,...