Packaging Designer

Packaging Designer

At Dr. Squatch, we're raising the bar on men's personal care with our line of natural, high-performance products. We're on a high-growth, fast-moving ride, continually introducing new product categories, launching into retailers nationwide, and growing internationally. We have been recognized and certified by Great Place to Work® multiple times, and we achieved status as a certified B Corp in 2023. We are looking for passionate, talented people who want to join us in our mission to inspire and educate men to be happier and healthier.

About The Role

Dr. Squatch is looking for a Packaging Designer who will own custom packaging artwork across our portfolio of natural personal care products. Specifically, this role will innovate, design, and flesh out packaging solutions for new products across all categories. This person will be the main point of contact for package development both internally and externally. As a member of the Marketing team, the Packaging Designer will also work closely with the Product team to execute on packaging development, lead global artwork refinement, own color matching and press checks.

This role will report to the Creative Director.

This is a full-time hybrid role with company benefits based in Marina del Rey, California. The anticipated base compensation range for this role will be $70,000 to $85,000. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and local market rates.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop innovative and attractive packaging solutions across our product portfolio to maximize the user experience; with an eye for hierarchy, effective design systems, and beautiful typography.
• Sustain, strengthen, and successfully flesh-out established packaging design frameworks, and effectively adhere to and improve upon existing templates across product categories.
• Work cross-functionally to lead the artwork development process for new categories with both internal and external supply chain partners.
• QA physical packaging samples, color swatches, and press sheets (which may require travel), and assist with the cross-functional approval process for all packaging development.
• Maintain consistency across all Packaging Design systems, suggest efficiencies, design improvements, and ways to streamline workflow.
• Report to the Creative Director and partner with Packaging Engineers to ensure Dr. Squatch is always looking its very best on shelf and in the home.

About You

• At least 3 years of proven experience in packaging design
• Bachelor's degree in Design / Visual Communication, and owner of a diverse portfolio of design success
• Proven experience of the design and execution of custom packaging with domestic and overseas vendors
• Strong understanding of dieline and package development
• Adobe Creative Suite experience is required
• Comfortable with a rapidly evolving work environment, and experience with taking initiative in a fast-paced setting
• Illustration experience is a plus
• Experience in the CPG industry is a plus
• Experience with retailer specific packaging requirements is a plus
• Excellent communication skills
• Interest in health and wellness, personal care, and/or eCommerce industries

Who We Are

Our core values come naturally and make us a better, more whole, and unique team. We are Bold & Innovative - we are creative, rethink how things are done, and find a way. We Play to Win - we have high standards, we encourage ownership of work, we are scrappy, we act with urgency, and we invest in the outcome of our work. We are Team Squatch - we are humble, help others outside our own wheelhouse, stay positive, have fun, and have approachable and transparent leadership.

We offer a competitive salary in a growth-focused & collaborative team environment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with Squatch match, and PTO. We also have great perks like healthy snacks, frequent company events, and of course, free products!

For Applicants with Disabilities. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified applicants with disabilities may participate in the application process. If you need any accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know when you submit your application and we'll do our very best to adjust as needed.