Luxury Packaging
Packaging Innovation Designer
A leading global luxury packaging manufacturer is seeking a Packaging Innovation Designer to join its Paris office, developing next-generation packaging concepts for some of the world's most prestigious cosmetics, beauty and fragrance brands.
The Role
A leading global luxury packaging manufacturer is seeking a creative and innovative Packaging Innovation Designer to join its Paris office. Partnering with some of the world's most prestigious cosmetics, beauty and fragrance brands, this is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of creativity, design, innovation and manufacturing. You will be responsible for developing new packaging concepts, exploring innovative materials and identifying emerging trends that can inspire the next generation of luxury packaging — turning ideas into commercially relevant solutions for global luxury brands.
Responsibilities
- Create innovative packaging concepts for luxury cosmetics, skincare, makeup and fragrance brands.
- Develop original ideas for primary and secondary packaging, gifting, promotional products and limited editions.
- Explore new materials, finishes, shapes, mechanisms and manufacturing techniques.
- Produce sketches, mood boards, design concepts and 3D visualisations.
- Translate client briefs into creative, practical and commercially viable packaging solutions.
- Identify opportunities to improve packaging functionality, aesthetics and sustainability.
- Research global trends across luxury, beauty, fragrance, design and packaging.
- Monitor competitor innovations, product launches and emerging technologies.
- Identify new creative opportunities that can differentiate client brands.
- Develop inspiring concepts and presentations for internal teams and clients.
- Work closely with Creative, Engineering, Product Development and Sales teams to bring concepts to life.
- Collaborate with technical teams to ensure designs are achievable within manufacturing capabilities.
- Support the development of prototypes, samples and new product concepts.
- Present creative ideas and innovation proposals to internal stakeholders and clients.
- Contribute to new business pitches and strategic client presentations.
Requirements
- Experience in packaging design, product design, industrial design or innovation design.
- A background in luxury packaging, cosmetics, fragrance, beauty or premium consumer goods is highly valued.
- Strong creative portfolio demonstrating innovative packaging or product concepts.
- Excellent understanding of materials, finishes, manufacturing processes and packaging construction.
- Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite and 3D design software such as Rhino, SolidWorks, KeyShot or similar.
- Ability to combine creative thinking with technical and commercial considerations.
- Strong awareness of global design trends and luxury brand aesthetics.
- Interest in sustainable materials and innovative packaging solutions.
- Confident presenting concepts and communicating ideas to internal teams and clients.
- Proactive, curious and passionate about creativity and innovation.
- Comfortable working across multiple projects in an international environment.
- Fluent English is required; French would be a strong advantage.
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