What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Designer position at SKIMS?
Department: Design and Product
Location: Los Angeles HQ
Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 / year
SKIMS are looking for an experienced packaging designer to develop creative and cost-effective packaging designs for our products. As a packaging designer, you will work to develop functional, eye-catching packaging designs that resonate with SKIMS target market and comply with state health and safety regulations.
To ensure success as a packaging designer, you should have a good eye for style and in-depth knowledge of packaging regulations. A top-class packaging designer should be able to analyze market trends and create product packaging that is both eye-catching and functional.
Key Responsibilities
- Concept and Design innovative packaging solutions that reflect SKIMS’ elevated brand aesthetic and enhance the overall consumer experience.
- Maintain and evolve the SKIMS packaging system, ensuring consistency across product lines, retail formats, and seasonal launches.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements, timelines, and constraints
- Partner with the Creative and Marketing teams to ensure packaging aligns with campaign storytelling, merchandising strategies, and brand standards.
- Partner with graphic designers and copywriters to finalize packaging text, graphics, and visual details
- Work closely with Product Development and Production teams to ensure feasibility, cost alignment, and manufacturability of packaging designs
- Produce detailed specifications and handoff documents for suppliers; review prototypes and samples to ensure accuracy and high-quality execution
- Work with packaging suppliers, printers, and vendors to test, refine, and qualify materials, finishes, and prototypes
- Produce packaging mock-ups to support design reviews and decision-making
- Conduct competitive and trend analysis to keep packaging relevant, engaging, and aligned with market expectations
- Identify suitable packaging materials and conduct feasibility studies to ensure functionality and cost efficiency
- Ensure packaging meets sustainability targets, cost objectives, and manufacturability standards
- Present final designs and recommendations to stakeholders and company leadership
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high design quality
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, graphic design, art, or a similar field.
- Marketing experience would be preferable.
- Proven experience working as a packaging designer.
- Natural talent for design and a keen eye for detail.
- Experience with market research and product placement advertising.
- Familiarity with various packaging materials.
- Knowledge of consumer packaging health and safety regulations.
- Proficient with 3D design software including CAD or AutoCAD.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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
- 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
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000