About the Company
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. 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, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys and Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skincare.
In our Fiscal year 24, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 24 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last four 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 Job SummaryAs the Associate Design Director, you will lead the conception and development of innovative packaging designs that align with brand vision, product positioning, manufacturing capabilities, and cost constraints. Managing multiple projects across 2-3 brands, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Innovation, Design, Project Management, Packaging Development, Production, Brand, Product Development, and Operations. In this role, you will proactively identify challenges and provide cost-effective solutions to deliver high-quality, premium packaging.
Responsibilities- Design standout packaging that amplifies brand strategy, aesthetics, and messaging.- Provide leadership by fostering a culture of creativity, teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving.- Apply deep knowledge of beauty trends to create eye-catching designs for product launches, PR kits, social media assets, swag, and collaborations.- Ensure the timely development of high-quality, innovative packaging that meets marketing briefs, customer expectations, manufacturability, and 360-degree brand objectives.- Build strong cross-functional partnerships across innovation, design, packaging development, marketing, product development, and operations.- Lead productivity initiatives to optimize packaging processes and drive cost-saving opportunities.- Champion sustainability initiatives, including material reduction, post-consumer recycled resins, lightweighting, and eco-friendly packaging solutions.- Maintain consistent packaging design principles in alignment with production standards.- Oversee collaboration with package development and the China-based development team, ensuring seamless sample development and modifications.
Skills & Qualifications- Extensive knowledge of package development, preferably in prestige beauty.- Strong typography skills and attention to detail.- Ability to think quickly, pivot, and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.- Excellent communication and presentation skills.- Proven experience collaborating with design teams, packaging developers, engineers, and vendors.- In-depth understanding of prestige beauty manufacturing and materials, including plastics molding and carton construction.- Knowledge of sustainability best practices for packaging components, cartons, and decoration.- Strong ability to prioritize and manage a substantial workload while proactively communicating with Project Managers.
Requirements- Bachelor's degree in a related field.- 7+ years of experience in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment, preferably in fashion, beauty, or technology.- Up-to-date knowledge of fashion, beauty, design, digital trends, and the Gen Z audience.- Experience collaborating with in-house digital teams, visual merchandising, and/or e-commerce.- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.- Experience with e-commerce personalization and UX/UI design is a plus.- Art direction experience in the beauty industry is a plus.

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