twelveNYC
twelveNYC
twelveNYC is a design and manufacturing company creating merchandise and packaging for leading brands. Founded in 2005, the company brings together packaging design, product ideation, and global supply chain management to develop products that strengthen brand identity and connect with consumers. Its work spans design, manufacturing, marketing, and logistics, with an emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and thoughtful product development.

Senior Cosmetics Packaging Designer (Hybrid)

Lead trend-focused cosmetics merchandise and packaging design for global brands at TwelveNYC. Create production-ready artwork, renderings, and tech packs while partnering across creative and production teams.

Description

  • Develop trend-led cosmetics merchandise designs that meet brand standards and market expectations.
  • Prepare technically accurate templates and artwork for manufacturing.
  • Apply client brand guidelines consistently across product collections.
  • Create original concepts informed by client direction, target consumers, and industry trends.
  • Organize digital files for efficient access and streamlined design workflows.
  • Produce Photoshop renderings, production files, tech packs, and related documents.
  • Partner with Creative, Development, and Production teams.
  • Deliver precise, high-quality artwork with strong attention to detail.
  • Manage concurrent projects, shifting priorities, and scheduled deliverables.
  • Create internal marketing materials, presentations, and decks that support Twelve’s brand storytelling and sales work.
  • Monitor developments in art, design, typography, and product development.
  • Use AI to improve efficiency and automation while maintaining creative judgment and original thinking.

Requirements

  • At least eight years of relevant design experience, ideally in beauty, lifestyle, or accessories.
  • Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign; Dimensions or Substance experience is a plus.
  • Ability to combine typography, graphics, and illustration into impactful product designs.
  • Strong capabilities in illustration, pattern-making, and typography.
  • Experience preparing print-ready files, dielines, templates, tech packs, and post-production artwork.
  • Able to work adaptively in other designers’ files using non-destructive editing practices.
  • Comfortable collaborating across teams while independently owning projects.
  • Self-directed, proactive, and highly communicative in team settings.
  • Working knowledge of AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini for workflow efficiency and stronger analysis.

Benefits

  • Full-time medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Monthly Mental Health Monday office closures worldwide, providing an additional 12 days annually
  • Generous paid time off, including birthdays, personal days, and holiday periods
  • Paid parental leave
  • Family planning and wellness benefits
  • Summer Fridays
  • Discretionary bonuses

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