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Director, Packaging Design

New York Metropolitan - Hybrid

Our Story

Launched in 2015, Sol de Janeiro is a globally recognized, award-winning beauty brand, drawing inspiration from Brazil’s beauty rituals, warmth, and spirit. Sol de Janeiro delivers a sensory experience beloved by multi-generational consumers worldwide, with clinically proven results, transformative textures, and transportive fragrances.  

Headquartered in New York and launched as a digitally native brand, we have expanded globally with teams in Paris, London, and Germany. Our commitment to excellence has earned high-profile honors, including being named one of TIME100’s 2024 Most Influential Companies, Fast Company’s 2024 World's Most Innovative Companies, and WWD Beauty Inc’s Power Brands of 2024, underscoring its leadership in the beauty industry and outstanding workplace. These accolades highlight our dedication to being a leading brand in the beauty industry and an exceptional workplace. 

What You’ll Do

The Director, Packaging Design (2D & 3D) will lead the strategic and creative development of all regional packaging and physical brand expressions across the Americas. This role is responsible for adapting global brand concepts and creating breakthrough regional packaging and merchandising solutions that translate across retail, pop-up activations, events, and omni-channel marketing campaigns. From concept to execution, this leader will ensure consistency in brand identity while delivering best-in-class, consumer-centric designs that drive brand love, visibility, and sell-through.

This individual will partner closely with Global Creative, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Retail, PR, and third-party vendors to develop both permanent and promotional packaging design, as well as supporting 2D visual collateral for physical environments. You’ll bring a deep understanding of materials, production processes, and consumer touchpoints to ensure the creative vision comes to life in retail environments such as Sephora, Ulta, Amazon, and Department Stores

What You’ll Be Working On

Packaging Design & Retail Environments

  • Lead the creative development and regional adaptation of 2D and 3D packaging design across all channels and formats in alignment with global creative strategy.
  • Design and direct execution of promotional and permanent packaging, merchandising units, POP, shelf signage, gift sets, and in-store collateral.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams on seasonal new product launches (NPD), ensuring design assets are on-brand, regionally relevant, and feasible for production.
  • Oversee external design agencies, vendors, and structural engineers to bring packaging concepts to life—from render to shelf.
  • Ensure all physical executions (retail, events, activations) meet business objectives, elevate the consumer experience, and reinforce brand equity.

2D Visual Design & Marketing Support

  • Collaborate with Marketing and Retail teams to develop and localize regional 2D creative assets for OOH, events, mall takeovers, in-store signage, and omni-channel campaigns.
  • Serve as a brand guardian for all creative output in the Americas, ensuring global brand consistency while tailoring messaging and visuals to resonate with local consumers.
  • Brief and direct external agencies, providing clear feedback on visual hierarchy, copy placement, and campaign adaptation.

Leadership & Strategy

  • Champion a high level of design thinking and innovation across packaging and physical brand experience.
  • Guide and mentor junior creatives and cross-functional partners on best practices in visual storytelling, packaging development, and print execution.
  • Manage creative timelines, resource planning, and budgets in collaboration with internal project management and operations teams.

Must Haves

  • 8+ years of experience in 2D/3D packaging and merchandising design, ideally within beauty, luxury, or lifestyle brands.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in structural packaging, retail environments, and graphic design.
  • Deep understanding of materials, packaging engineering, and manufacturing processes.
  • Expertise in print production and file preparation for various substrates and formats.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional creative projects from concept to shelf.
  • Experience working with major U.S. retailers (Sephora, Ulta, Amazon, department stores).
  • Highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign); experience with 3D design software (SketchUp, V-Ray, Cinema 4D, or equivalent) is a must.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills; able to pitch and defend creative ideas to senior stakeholders.
  • Collaborative, nimble, and solution-oriented leader with strong project management capabilities.

 

 

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Salary Range

$150,000 - $180,000 USD

Why Sol de Janeiro?

  • Competitive salary and bonus program
  • Flexible hybrid work environment with opportunities for collaboration and growth
  • Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and celebrates individuality
  • The chance to be part of a fast-growing, award-winning global beauty brand

 The information contained herein is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee, as these may change or new ones may be assigned at any time. 

Sol de Janeiro is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. 

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People Experience Team at careers@soldejaneiro.com. 

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