GENERAL SUMMARY:

Manager level position responsible for creating commercially viable beauty packaging and product designs for Victoria’s Secret Pink Beauty. Presents and delivers brand-right designs that tie back to the overall concept and business strategy. Fluent in designing beauty primaries and secondaries in multi-materials and color management expert. Researches and interprets fashion trends and consumer needs that uphold the integrity of product launches/brand. Demonstrates a passion for the brand, inspires individuals and relies on managerial skills to plan and accomplish both team and individual goals. Manages works under minimal supervision, exercising a moderate degree of scope/decision-making.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Create brand-right, commercial beauty package designs that reflect the conceptual direction/business strategy
Develop seasonal fragrance and bodycare product with a focus on trend and brand codes
Adapt designs based on feedback, incorporating for finalization
Responsible for creating design and artwork turnovers and overseeing mechanicals
• Tracks with the product development process to ensure color and quality meet brand standards
Implement processes to understand/anticipate the needs of the customer in order to exceed customer expectations and readily react to their needs
Deliver product designs with flawless execution; achieving goals with speed, agility and acute attention to detail
Identify and recommend resources in sourcing new ideas, both internally and externally, and conduct ongoing competitor research/trend analysis
Collaborate and communicate with key partners throughout the design process including Merchandising, Package Engineering, Product & Fragrance Development, Production and Marketing.
Present designs to internal leader/team as well as key cross-functional partners
Execute design sketches/prototypes and provide specifications
Anticipate/solve potential issues and provide conflict resolution
Manage, inspire and develop junior design talent
Build/maintain collaborative and effective relationships
Assess practices to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and speed in delivery
Ensure deliverables meet budget and time commitments without compromising design excellence

QUALIFICATIONS/CAPABILITIES:

Degree in the design field with 10 years related industry experience
Experience managing Assistant/Associate level design talent.
Exceptional talent with a commercial fashion eye and militant attention to detail Demonstrated ability to create original design sketches and successful product launches
Customer service philosophy
Collaborative partner with a team-oriented approach
Highly motivated, passionate and results oriented
Solid communication and presentation skills
Understand how to motivate and develop talent
Champion for change and able to react with speed and agility
Flexible and creative problem solver
Personal professionalism and accountability
Moderate domestic and minimal international travel

Senior Packaging Designer, PINK Beauty