Designer

Overview:




TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is to one of Our clients who is a global leader in personal care and home fragrance, including top-selling collections for fine fragrance mist, body lotion and body cream, 3-wick candles, home fragrance diffusers and liquid hand soap.







Job Title: Designer



Location: Reynoldsburg, OH 43068



Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Hybrid







Job Description:

• The Designer is responsible for developing innovative, brand-right creative concepts and packaging designs for Beauty, Fragrance and Body Care across new product launches, core fragrance packaging and innovation initiatives.
• This role translates fragrance stories, consumer insights and beauty trends into compelling visual expressions across multiple product forms and packaging formats.
• The Designer supports projects from initial concept through final production, creating cohesive design systems that encompass color, typography, pattern, illustration, photography and graphic design.
• Designs should balance creativity, elevated aesthetics, consumer relevance and business objectives while maintaining the integrity of the brand.

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize and develop multiple creative design solutions for Beauty, Fragrance and Body Care collections, core category and innovation initiatives.
• Translate fragrance stories, consumer insights and beauty trends into distinctive packaging and product design expressions.
• Develop cohesive design systems across multiple product forms, ensuring consistency in color, typography, graphics, pattern, photography and overall visual storytelling.
• Support the creation and execution of designs from initial concept through final production.
• Create Design Turn Overs (DTOs) and finalize artwork for handoff to Production and cross-functional partners.
• Review mechanical artwork and production files for design accuracy and final approval prior to release.
• Develop concept boards, mood boards, design presentations and visual storytelling materials.
• Research emerging trends across beauty, fragrance, wellness, lifestyle, color, materials and packaging to inspire future product and design opportunities.
• Explore innovative graphic treatments, decorative techniques, materials and finishes that elevate the consumer experience and shelf presence.
• Provide approved designs and clear creative direction to mechanical art and production teams for development of technical specifications.
• Partner collaboratively with Design leadership, Packaging engineering, Product Development, Merchandising, Production and other cross-functional teams.
• Participate in store visits, competitive research and consumer insight activities to understand evolving beauty behaviors and marketplace trends.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities within a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 4 6 years of professional experience in graphic design, packaging design, illustration or related creative disciplines; experience in Beauty, Fragrance, Personal Care or consumer products preferred.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating sophisticated packaging design, graphic design, typography, color and visual storytelling.
• Strong understanding of beauty and fragrance aesthetics with the ability to translate trends and consumer insights into relevant, differentiated design.
• Proven ability to develop cohesive design systems across multiple products, formats and packaging structures.
• Strong conceptual thinking with demonstrated ability to move from initial inspiration through polished design execution.
• Experience working with photography, illustration, pattern, typography and other visual assets as part of integrated packaging design.
• Understanding of print production, packaging artwork and decorative techniques preferred.
• Strong Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously.
• Strong communication, collaboration and presentation skills.
• Ability to receive and incorporate creative direction while also bringing forward new ideas and design solutions.
• Curiosity and passion for Beauty, Fragrance, Body Care, wellness and emerging consumer trends.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design or related field, or equivalent professional experience.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.