About the Company
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi‑brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys, Naturium, high‑performance, biocompatible, clinically‑effective and accessible skin care, and our newest brand, rhode, a line of curated skincare essentials, formulated for a variety of skin types and needs with high performance ingredients, it’s a daily routine that nourishes your skin barrier over time.
In our Fiscal year 25, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 28 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full‑time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last six fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year‑round half‑day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.
Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us
Job Summary As the Senior Package Designer, you will be responsible for designing disruptive and unique packaging to meet direction within brand, manufacturing and cost constraints. You will handle multiple projects across 1‑3 brands reporting to the Senior Director, working closely with the Innovation, Packaging Development, Creative design, Project Management, New Product Development and Operations teams translating designs and problem‑solving based on cost constraints and business objectives. In this role, you will be the master trouble‑shooter and problem solver, forecasting potential challenges as well as offering cost‑effective solutions to achieve desired package designs.
Responsibilities
Develop cost‑efficient packaging while maintaining technical accuracy and design aesthetics across all e.l.f. beauty brands
Strong knowledge of beauty trends to create thumb stopping designs for packaging, pr kits, social media, swag and collaborations
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials, including plastic and glass component production
Knowledge of printing techniques on primary and secondary cartons
Spearhead productivity initiatives to enable continual cost reduction through optimization of the entire packaging process.
Drive company‑wide environmental initiatives through material reduction, use of post consumer recycled resin and other sustainability targets.
Maintain harmonized packaging design principles as laid out by the Harmony team
Created cross‑functional internal partnerships in conjunction with innovation, design, marketing, NPD and operational teams.
Drive timely development of high quality, innovative packages based on customer requirements, manufacturability, wall space, and marketing objectives.
Oversee day‑to‑day management of package development and liaison with Design team and China NPD team daily to follow up on sample development, modifications etc.
Provide leadership to create an environment of teamwork, growth, and technical expertise.
Skills
Extensive package development experience, preferably in prestige beauty and targeting GenZ and GenAlpha
Strong and refined typography skills
Technical knowledge in beauty packaging a plus
Extensive experience working with design, packaging developers, engineers and vendors
Ability to think quickly and offer manufacturing solutions in real time
Understanding of prestige beauty manufacturing and materials; plastics and glass molding etc. (see above)
Highly organized; Communicate information clearly and effectively with team members in China.
Ability to meet stringent deadlines, quickly managing changing priorities
Strong knowledge of sustainability best practices
Ability to anticipate workload and communicate proactively to Project Manager
Superior organizational and communications skills
AI proficiency
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
7+ years experience in a high volume, deadline‑driven environment: fashion and technology industry experience.
Experience in direct digital design and art direction for beauty
Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills, deadline driven.
Experience working with in‑house digital teams, and/or E‑Commerce.
Knowledge of computer programs including: Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
Current on fashion, beauty, design and digital trends
Experience working with ecommerce personalization and UX/UI a plus
Compensation $80,000 - $110,000 a year
The base salary range for this role is listed above.
Total compensation includes base salary, annual company‑based performance bonus, and equity. Under e.l.f.'s annual bonus program, employees are eligible to earn up to 200% of their target bonus when company performance exceeds defined goals. In addition, e.l.f. provides a variety of other benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, gender neutral parental leave, and unlimited paid time off. The amount of total compensation (including base salary) offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including geographic location, experience, specific skills, and qualifications.
Compensation components are subject to change at the company’s discretion.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion.
e.l.f. Beauty respects your privacy. Please see our Job Applicant Privacy Notice (www.elfbeauty.com/us-job-applicant-privacy-notice) for how your personal information is used and shared.
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In our Fiscal year 25, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 28 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full‑time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last six fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year‑round half‑day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.
Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us
Job Summary As the Senior Package Designer, you will be responsible for designing disruptive and unique packaging to meet direction within brand, manufacturing and cost constraints. You will handle multiple projects across 1‑3 brands reporting to the Senior Director, working closely with the Innovation, Packaging Development, Creative design, Project Management, New Product Development and Operations teams translating designs and problem‑solving based on cost constraints and business objectives. In this role, you will be the master trouble‑shooter and problem solver, forecasting potential challenges as well as offering cost‑effective solutions to achieve desired package designs.
Responsibilities
Develop cost‑efficient packaging while maintaining technical accuracy and design aesthetics across all e.l.f. beauty brands
Strong knowledge of beauty trends to create thumb stopping designs for packaging, pr kits, social media, swag and collaborations
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials, including plastic and glass component production
Knowledge of printing techniques on primary and secondary cartons
Spearhead productivity initiatives to enable continual cost reduction through optimization of the entire packaging process.
Drive company‑wide environmental initiatives through material reduction, use of post consumer recycled resin and other sustainability targets.
Maintain harmonized packaging design principles as laid out by the Harmony team
Created cross‑functional internal partnerships in conjunction with innovation, design, marketing, NPD and operational teams.
Drive timely development of high quality, innovative packages based on customer requirements, manufacturability, wall space, and marketing objectives.
Oversee day‑to‑day management of package development and liaison with Design team and China NPD team daily to follow up on sample development, modifications etc.
Provide leadership to create an environment of teamwork, growth, and technical expertise.
Skills
Extensive package development experience, preferably in prestige beauty and targeting GenZ and GenAlpha
Strong and refined typography skills
Technical knowledge in beauty packaging a plus
Extensive experience working with design, packaging developers, engineers and vendors
Ability to think quickly and offer manufacturing solutions in real time
Understanding of prestige beauty manufacturing and materials; plastics and glass molding etc. (see above)
Highly organized; Communicate information clearly and effectively with team members in China.
Ability to meet stringent deadlines, quickly managing changing priorities
Strong knowledge of sustainability best practices
Ability to anticipate workload and communicate proactively to Project Manager
Superior organizational and communications skills
AI proficiency
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
7+ years experience in a high volume, deadline‑driven environment: fashion and technology industry experience.
Experience in direct digital design and art direction for beauty
Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills, deadline driven.
Experience working with in‑house digital teams, and/or E‑Commerce.
Knowledge of computer programs including: Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
Current on fashion, beauty, design and digital trends
Experience working with ecommerce personalization and UX/UI a plus
Compensation $80,000 - $110,000 a year
The base salary range for this role is listed above.
Total compensation includes base salary, annual company‑based performance bonus, and equity. Under e.l.f.'s annual bonus program, employees are eligible to earn up to 200% of their target bonus when company performance exceeds defined goals. In addition, e.l.f. provides a variety of other benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, gender neutral parental leave, and unlimited paid time off. The amount of total compensation (including base salary) offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including geographic location, experience, specific skills, and qualifications.
Compensation components are subject to change at the company’s discretion.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion.
e.l.f. Beauty respects your privacy. Please see our Job Applicant Privacy Notice (www.elfbeauty.com/us-job-applicant-privacy-notice) for how your personal information is used and shared.
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