Description

We’re looking for a

Lead Packaging Designer

who is passionate about beauty, obsessed with the details, and excited to shape how our products show up on shelf and in consumers’ hands. This role will oversee the design, development, and ongoing maintenance of packaging across the Not Your Mother’s portfolio, ensuring every product reflects the brand’s visual identity while meeting production, regulatory, and retail requirements.

Reporting to the Creative Director, this role will partner closely with Innovation, Marketing, Product Experience, and Creative Operations to bring new launches to life while evolving our existing packaging ecosystem. From concept development to artwork updates, dielines, and press checks, you’ll balance creative thinking with technical precision to ensure every package looks exactly as intended on shelf.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE:

At Not Your Mother’s Haircare,

we believe in celebrating individuality and rewriting the rules of haircare. From our roots in sunny Florida, we create salon-worthy, clean, and cruelty‑free products that empower people of all generations to express themselves boldly and authentically.

We don’t chase trends; we create them. Our formulas are packed with unexpected benefits, elevated with quality ingredients, and designed to transform everyday routines into personal rituals of self-love. At NYM, we make beauty accessible, without compromising on performance or purpose.

As we continue to grow and evolve, we’re looking for a

Lead Packaging Designer

to join us in shaping the next chapter of our brand. If you're passionate about innovation, quality, and making an impact—you belong here. Our people and culture are what set us apart from other haircare companies. It’s not just about what we do here at

Not Your Mother’s;

it’s about how we do it too. We cherish values that spread

LOVE FOR ALL

by acknowledging that everyone is unique, and we’re all in this together. We encourage you to take the lead by

MAKING YOUR MARK,

because we love to do things differently, and we continue to grow by

SHAKING THINGS UP

and embracing change with courage.

We put our heart into haircare, and it all starts with

you!

WHO YOU’LL LEAD/COLLABORATE WITH:

Partner with Innovation teams to bring recent product concepts into packaging design development





Collaborate with Marketing and Storytelling teams to ensure packaging clearly communicates product advantages and brand messaging

Work closely with Creative Operations to manage timelines and ensure packaging milestones stay on track Support Sales and Trade teams with packaging visuals and storytelling tools when needed

Develop 2D and 3D renderings to help visualize packaging concepts, merchandising, and retail presence

HOW YOU’LL MAKE YOUR MARK:

Packaging Design & Innovation

Concept and design packaging for new product launches across primary and secondary packaging formats

Translate product positioning and brand strategy into packaging systems that stand out on shelf and resonate with consumers

Develop creative concepts for packaging, seasonal kits, and limited-edition launches

Partner with Creative leadership to evolve the visual expression of the brand through packaging

Create packaging mockups, prototypes, and visual presentations to support internal reviews and product development discussions

Packaging System Management & Production

Oversee ongoing maintenance of existing packaging across the product portfolio

Manage packaging updates including copy revisions, regulatory updates, SKU additions, and artwork changes

Maintain packaging templates and systems to ensure consistency across product lines

Prepare final production files including dielines, color callouts, and print specifications

Work closely with vendors and manufacturers to ensure packaging executes as intended

Travel for press checks to review color, materials, and finishes during production runs

Troubleshoot production issues and ensure packaging meets quality and brand standards

Ensure all packaging files remain organized, accurate, and production-ready

Requirements REQUIRED SUPERPOWERS:

Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

Experience working with die lines, print production, and packaging specifications

Strong understanding of materials, finishes, and manufacturing processes

Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including marketing, product development, and production





Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple packaging projects simultaneously

Bonus If You:

Have experience working in beauty, skincare, or personal care packaging

Are familiar with packaging sustainability and emerging material innovations

Have experience with 2D and 3D packaging rendering tools

Have worked on retail‑driven brands where shelf impact is critical

Have experience attending press checks or managing vendor relationships

Major Green Flags If You:

Notice typography alignment on a shampoo bottle from across the aisle

Love the craft of packaging, from material finishes to color matching

Can move easily between creative design and highly technical production files

Thrive in fast‑moving environments where launches and updates happen simultaneously

Enjoy collaborating with innovation teams to bring new product ideas to life

Stay curious about beauty packaging trends, materials, and manufacturing processes

Are calm under pressure and confident troubleshooting production issues

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

6–10+ years of experience in packaging design (beauty, personal care, or CPG preferred)

1-3 years of management or supervisory experience

Strong portfolio demonstrating packaging design across multiple formats

WHAT IT TAKES DAY-TO-DAY:

This is an office‑based role with no physical requirements

Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office and 2 days remote

NYM Benefits & Perks At NYM, we believe in supporting your success—professionally, financially, and personally.

Competitive Compensation designed to reflect your skills and impact

Work–Life Balance with PTO, sick time, 9 paid holidays, and 2 paid floating holidays

Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family, plus company-paid short‑term disability and life insurance

Financial Wellness with Roth and 401(k) retirement plans and a 4% employer match

Paid Parental Leave because family always comes first

Professional Growth supported through our professional development reimbursement program

Wellness Perks On-site fitness center and One Pass Select access

Product Perks

with access to exclusive product discounts

Annual Beauty & Wellness Credit to invest in yourself

Volunteer Time Off so you can support the causes that matter most

Monthly Networking Lunch Credit to stay connected, inspired, and engaged

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📌 Lead Packaging Designer (Winnipeg)
🏢 Not Your Mother's Haircare
📍 Winnipeg