Product & Packaging Designer Job at Slatkin + Co. in New York

Company Description
Slatkin Co, founded by Harry Slatkin, revolutionized the luxury home fragrance industry in the early 1990s, becoming the top home fragrance brand in global luxury department stores. Renowned for its expertise in fragrance creation, the company has collaborated with prestigious brands like Ralph Lauren, Christian Dior, Chopard, and Banana Republic. After being acquired in 2005 and achieving massive success as Bath & Body Works’ exclusive home fragrance provider, Slatkin Co established itself as a leader in the industry. Today, the company continues to shape the home fragrance and personal care industry with its innovative brands such as Homeworx, ScentWorx, and AromaHome.

Role Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Packaging & Product Designer to support our Creative team across a growing portfolio of brands and product categories. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, design-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working across both creative development and production execution. You will partner closely with the Creative Director to bring packaging and product concepts to life, supporting everything from new design ideation to final production files.

This role requires someone who can operate with speed, precision, and flexibility, managing multiple projects and high SKU volume across tight timelines.

Key Responsibilities
Design & Creative Development

Support the development of new packaging concepts, label designs, and seasonal collections across multiple brands

Translate creative direction into thoughtful, retail-ready design solutions, contributing to ideation for new product launches

Design and refine primary and secondary packaging across various formats and retailers

Create supporting assets, including PDP visuals, presentations, and marketing materials

Develop customer-facing presentations, digital renderings, and visual mockups to support Sales and bring concepts to life

Support fast-turn creative needs for retailer pitches, including updates, mockups, and presentation materials

Translate customer sell-in feedback into actionable design updates, partnering cross-functionally to refine and execute packaging and product concepts

Monitor competitors, product innovation and market dynamics to continue to enhance and evolve our product portfolio

Production & Artwork Execution

Prepare and maintain production-ready files, including dielines, mechanicals, and versioning

Execute artwork updates across SKUs, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all deliverables

Support color matching, material callouts, and print production specifications

Prepare CADs to be sent for sample reviews, and manage markups, and revisions through production cycles

Ensure all files meet brand standards and manufacturing requirements

Partner with the Creative Director and Product Development teams on ceramic/vessel and packaging execution

Assist in translating design concepts into feasible, cost-effective production solutions

Review samples and proofs, providing feedback to ensure alignment with design intent

Cross-Functional & Workflow Management

Maintain organized file systems, naming conventions, and version control across all brands

Support managing multiple projects simultaneously across tight deadlines

Communicate clearly with internal teams on updates, timelines, and deliverables

Support communication with external vendors and manufacturers as needed

Help manage timelines and ensure projects stay on track from concept through production

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Graphic Design/ Digital Design and related fields

3 years of experience in design at an agency or brand environment, with a focus on packaging, product, or CPG brands

Strong portfolio demonstrating packaging design and layout skills

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

Ability to create 2-D/3-D renderings of product preferred

Working knowledge of print production, dielines, and packaging specifications

Experience supporting high SKU volume or fast-paced retail environments is a strong plus

Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail

Clear communicator with the ability to take direction and manage feedback effectively

Ability to balance creative thinking with production accuracy

Embrace challenges and embrace new ways of thinking

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