Packaging Designer – Job Vacancy
Location: Office based – Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Department: Sensse Beauty
Reports To: Design & Product Development Manager
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm - 37.5 hours contract
Salary: £35,000 per year
About Sensse Beauty
Part of the Senza Group Ltd Sensse Beauty is a pioneer in the beauty-tech space. Our mission is to bring professional-grade spa treatments into the home through innovative devices and high-performance skincare. We are a brand built on "Personal Touch," balancing cutting-edge technology with a sophisticated, user-centric aesthetic. As we continue to scale, we are looking for a creative visionary to ensure our physical touchpoints are as premium as the technology inside them.
The Role
We are looking for a talented and detail-driven Mid-Weight Packaging Designer to join our creative team at our Hemel Hempstead HQ. In this role, you will be responsible for developing beautiful, functional, and premium packaging for our evolving portfolio of beauty devices and topical skincare.
You will bridge the gap between high-tech engineering and luxury retail, ensuring our packaging provides an unboxing experience that reflects our brand's excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Expert Production Design: Utilise Adobe Illustrator as your primary tool to develop complex die lines and print-ready artwork for primary and secondary packaging.
- Compliance and Regulation: Ensure all packaging artwork meets strict UK legal requirements, including the correct placement of INCI lists, manufacturer details, and country of origin.
- Technical Accuracy: Manage the generation and placement of EAN barcodes, QR codes, and industry-standard symbols with absolute precision.
- Licensing Integration: Work across licensed product lines, ensuring all partner brand guidelines and legal trademarks are correctly represented and approved.
- Full-Cycle Design: Develop packaging from initial concept through to final production, ensuring structural integrity for electronic beauty devices.
- Supplier Liaison: Communicate directly with manufacturers and printers to manage material samples, special finishes (foil, embossing, spot UV), and colour matching.
Skills and Experience We Are Looking For
- Beauty Industry Experience: You must have a background in beauty, skincare, or cosmetics. This is essential for understanding the specific aesthetic and regulatory nuances of the sector.
- Illustrator Mastery: You are a power-user of Adobe Illustrator, capable of building intricate die lines and managing multi-layered artwork files with ease.
- Regulatory Knowledge: A solid understanding of UK packaging legislation and labelling requirements for cosmetic and electronic goods.
- Technical Detail: Proven experience in managing barcodes and technical copy blocks to ensure 100% accuracy before going to print.
- Aesthetic Eye: A portfolio that showcases a refined, clean, and modern design sensibility suitable for a luxury brand.
- You are highly organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced "scale-up" environment.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.
- Career growth opportunities.
Package
- £35k Base Salary – per annum, based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
- 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
- Company Pension Scheme.
- Free parking.
