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Cosmetic Graphic Designer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Sr. Packaging Designer

New York, NY · Hybrid

$80K - $110K/yr

Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes ... Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, Visual Communications, or a related field ...

Sr. Packaging Designer

New York, NY · Hybrid

$80K - $110K/yr

Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes ... Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, Visual Communications, or a related field ...

... cosmetic, food, tea and coffee products, as well as in industrial process automation. We are ... Associates degree or higher in Drafting & Design Technology, Engineering Graphics or Engineering ...

... cosmetics. Key responsibilities * Design and develop responsive website pages (home, category ... Skilled in a modern design tool (Figma, Adobe XD, or similar) and basic graphics editing (Photoshop ...

Senior Packaging Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$130K - $140K/yr

Explore form, material, color, finish, typography, graphics, and functionality to create elevated ... cosmetics, skincare, fragrance, luxury, fashion, or a highly design-driven consumer brand

Senior Packaging Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$109K - $117K/yr

Explore form, material, color, finish, typography, graphics, and functionality to create elevated ... cosmetics, skincare, fragrance, luxury, fashion, or a highly design-driven consumer brand

Explore form, material, color, finish, typography, graphics, and functionality to create elevated ... cosmetics, skincare, fragrance, luxury, fashion, or a highly design-driven consumer brand

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How much do cosmetic graphic designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for cosmetic graphic designer in the United States is $26.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.95 and $31.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cosmetic graphic designer?

A Cosmetic Graphic Designer is a creative professional who specializes in designing visual materials for the beauty and cosmetics industry. Their work includes creating product packaging, branding elements, promotional materials, and digital content tailored to makeup, skincare, and personal care brands. They combine an understanding of design principles with industry trends to create visually appealing and marketable products that resonate with target audiences.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a cosmetic graphic designer?

To thrive as a Cosmetic Graphic Designer, you need a strong background in graphic design principles, a keen eye for aesthetics, and a portfolio showcasing work in cosmetics or beauty branding, often supported by a relevant degree. Mastery of tools like Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with packaging design standards are essential. Creativity, attention to detail, and strong communication skills set standout designers apart in this competitive field. These skills are crucial for delivering visually appealing, on-brand designs that resonate with consumers and drive product success.

How do cosmetic graphic designers typically collaborate with product development and marketing teams?

Cosmetic Graphic Designers frequently work alongside product development and marketing teams to ensure packaging and promotional materials accurately reflect both the brand identity and regulatory requirements. Collaboration often involves attending brainstorming sessions, providing design mock-ups, and adapting visuals based on feedback from cross-functional partners. This teamwork helps streamline the product launch process, ensuring that all graphics are cohesive, market-ready, and effectively communicate the product's benefits to consumers.

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Sr. Packaging Designer

New York, NY • Hybrid

$80K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 hours ago


Key responsibilities

  • Interpret creative briefs to design strategic packaging concepts that align with brand positioning and market opportunities.

  • Create and execute packaging designs for beauty products, PR kits, and merchandise, ensuring they meet production standards and sustainability targets.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects to meet tight deadlines while maintaining design quality.


Job description

About the Company
 
e.l.f. Beauty's purpose is to make the world a better place for every eye, lip, and face. 
 
Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, e.l.f. Hair, Well People, Naturium and rhode.
 
In our Fiscal year 26, we had net sales of $1.6 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 7 consecutive years of net sales growth. This consistent, category-leading growth is a testament to the strength of our team, strategy, and portfolio of brands. 
 
Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last seven fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry. 
 
Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us

Position Summary
 
The Senior Packaging Designer will play a pivotal role in creating disruptive and on-brand designs for beauty packaging, including merch and PR boxes. We are seeking a highly skilled and creative designer with a passion for beauty and the expertise to meet design direction within brand, manufacturing and cost constraints. This fast-paced role handles multiple projects on escalated timelines, requiring a nimble designer capable of quick pivots and strategic thinking.
Responsibilities:
  • Interpret creative briefs to design strategic packaging concepts that translate brand positioning, consumer insights, and market opportunities into innovative and on-trend design solutions that align with our brand’s identity and target audience.

  • Strong knowledge of beauty trends to create thumb-stopping designs for packaging, PR kits, merch, and/or collaborations.

  • Execute approved designs with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring the final design meets production standards and specifications.

  • Create designs that take into account sustainability targets such as material reduction and use of post-consumer recycled resin.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Marketing, Brand Marketing, New Product Development, Sales, and Operations.

  • Present design rationale effectively to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

  • Stay up to date on emerging design trends, techniques and technologies within the beauty industry.

  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality.

  • Foster effective communication channels with internal teams and external vendors as necessary to ensure seamless execution of packaging projects.

  • Maintain organized files, documentation and archives of design files for easy retrieval and future reference.

  • Oversee day-to-day process of packaging design and sampling, and liase with Development team and China NPD team daily to follow up on sample development.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.

  • 5+ years experience as a packaging designer in a high volume, deadline-driven environment in beauty or a related industry, with a strong portfolio.

  • Knowledge of packaging decoration techniques across both primary and secondary packaging.

  • Strong and refined typography skills.

  • Excellent eye for color.

  • Proficient in industry-standard design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), as well as AI rendering tools.

  • Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills; deadline driven.

  • Comfortable working in a collaborative manner and a highly creative out-of-the-box thinker.

  • Ability to anticipate workload and proactively communicate to managers.

  • Current on fashion, beauty, design and digital trends.

  • Ability to be physically in office a minimum of 3-days per week.

  • Experience with 3D rendering tools a plus.

  • Experience in art direction for beauty a plus.

  • Strong knowledge of sustainability best practices a plus
The base salary range for this role is listed above. 
 
Total compensation includes base salary, annual company-based performance bonus, and equity. Under e.l.f.’s annual bonus program, employees are eligible to earn up to 200% of their target bonus when company performance exceeds defined goals. In addition, e.l.f. provides a variety of other benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, gender neutral parental leave, and unlimited paid time off. The amount of total compensation (including base salary) offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including geographic location, experience, specific skills, and qualifications.
 
Compensation components are subject to change at the company’s discretion
 
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion.
 
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