Apres Nail · 1 day ago
Packaging & Merchandising Designer
City of Industry, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expAprès Nail is the creator of Gel X, aiming to improve nail industry standards through innovative products. The Packaging & Merchandising Designer will focus on designing and executing packaging and brand assets, ensuring they are visually impactful and production-ready.
CosmeticsE-CommerceSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Design and develop product packaging, labeling, displays, and supporting print materials, ensuring all outputs align with brand identity and Creative Director guidance
Prioritize durability, functionality, and cost-efficiency, preventing leaks, optimizing weight, and ensuring packaging is optimized for shipping and handling
Prototype packaging designs at 1:1 scale to test usability, fit, and dieline accuracy
Support the Creative Director in creating and refining technical drawings and detailed design specifications for new products
Mock up packaging and display proposals to clearly communicate materials, finishes, and proportions
Design and develop product displays alongside packaging, ensuring structures are visually impactful, durable, and optimized for production, shipping, and in-store presentation
Prepare print-ready files with an expert understanding of prepress and production concepts such as trapping, overprint, bleed, dielines, and color calibration
Collaborate with Product department to ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to production requirements
Maintain strong knowledge of materials, printing methods, and finishing techniques, balancing creativity with cost and feasibility
Interpret and execute Creative Director direction — including concepts, materials, and graphics — with creative insight and technical precision
Identify potential technical or production issues early and propose solutions that maintain design intent while ensuring manufacturability
Identify opportunities to incorporate graphics, illustration, and mixed media into packaging designs to enhance brand storytelling and visual appeal
Bring forward innovative and cost-efficient design solutions that improve functionality, sustainability, and customer experience
Stay up to date on packaging trends, materials, and print innovations to continually elevate the brand’s visual and structural design approach
Approach packaging design with a marketing mindset, understanding that packaging must not only function but also sell, communicating product value, brand story, and appeal at first glance
Maintain and organize packaging assets, dielines, and production templates, ensuring all files are current, clearly labeled, and accessible
Manage a consistent visual and structural system across all product lines to ensure brand cohesion and recognition
Document updates, communicate changes to cross-functional teams, and contribute to refining packaging design workflows for efficiency and clarity
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of experience in packaging design, product graphics, or related fields, ideally within beauty, lifestyle, or consumer goods industries
Strong understanding of packaging design principles, including structure, functionality, and visual hierarchy
Expertise in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, with experience preparing detailed, production-ready files
Solid knowledge of materials, printing methods, and finishing techniques, with the ability to balance creativity, cost, and feasibility
Skilled in packaging prototyping, with the ability to create accurate 1:1 mockups to test dielines, usability, and proportions
Keen eye for detail, proportion, and craftsmanship, ensuring packaging meets both visual and technical standards
Ability to interpret creative direction and transform it into clear, technically accurate, and production-ready designs
Proactive in identifying technical or production issues and proposing thoughtful, creative solutions
Understands packaging from a marketing perspective, designing with consumer appeal, storytelling, and shelf impact in mind
Passionate about nails and beauty, with a natural understanding of user needs, preferences, and the product experience
Organized and methodical approach to asset management, version control, and documentation
Company
Apres Nail
As the pioneer in soft gel nail extension technology, Aprés Nail is united by one common motif- creating standards and not trends.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
A
Albee Chen
Co-Founder
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