Packaging Manager

SKIMS

$120K — $135K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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).
  • Experience with 3D mock-up tools like Adobe Dimension, Cinema 4D, or Blender.
  • Working knowledge of packaging materials, printing processes, and production workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Design primary and secondary packaging across all beauty categories.
  • Translate brand strategy and product briefs into distinctive packaging concepts.
  • Develop dielines, structures, and artwork in collaboration with engineering and suppliers.
  • Ensure all packaging reflects SKIMS Beauty's visual identity and premium positioning.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure packaging compliance and manufacturability.
  • Prepare production-ready files, specs, and documentation.
  • Support sustainable packaging initiatives and identify opportunities for improvement.

Benefits

  • 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
  • Free weekly catered lunch at HQ - M/T/W/Th
  • Dog-Friendly office on Thursdays and Fridays
  • Free Swag Giveaways
  • Annual Holiday Party
  • Annual Summer Party
  • Invitations to pop-ups and other company events
  • Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages
Full Job Description
Packaging Manager

Department: Production and Sourcing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Los Angeles HQ

Reporting To: Diarrha

Compensation: $120,000 - $135,000 / year

Description

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


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

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