Job Title: Graphic Packaging Designer

Company: PEP (mCaffeine & Hyphen)

Industry: Beauty, Personal Care, FMCG

Experience: 2–3 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Creative / Design

Location: Mumbai, India

Work Mode: As per company policy

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Job Summary: 

We’re looking for a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Packaging Designer who can design shelf-worthy, brand-true packaging across our growing product portfolio – from concept to print-ready artwork, across packaging formats.

(Beauty/Personal Care experience is mandatory)

Key Responsibilities:

– Design packaging for new product launches across categories – body care, face care, hair care, lip & eye care

– Develop dielines, artwork, and print-ready files for tubes, bottles, jars, cartons, pouches, and more

– Translate brand guidelines into cohesive, on-shelf packaging that communicates product benefits clearly

– Create packaging variations for limited editions, seasonal launches, gifting sets, and co-branded collections

– Work closely with the product, marketing, and R&D teams to align packaging with formulation and positioning

– Coordinate with vendors and printers to ensure colour accuracy, finish quality, and production feasibility

– Manage multiple SKUs simultaneously while maintaining consistency across the brand system

– Ensure all mandatory label information (ingredients, regulatory, certifications) is accurately incorporated

– Develop mood boards and packaging concepts during ideation and briefing stages

– Stay updated on global packaging trends, sustainable materials, and beauty industry innovations

– Support physical sampling, prototype reviews, and press checks as needed

– Leverage AI tools to enhance design workflows and speed up concept development

Skills and Qualifications

– 2–3 years of packaging design experience, preferably in beauty, personal care, FMCG, or lifestyle brands

– Strong understanding of print processes, material finishes and production constraints

– Proficiency in: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma, Adobe Dimension / KeyShot (preferred for 3D mockups)

– Eye for typography, colour, and visual hierarchy in a retail/shelf context

– Ability to manage high volumes of SKUs with precision and speed

– Knowledge of regulatory and labelling requirements for beauty/personal care (a plus)

– Awareness of sustainable packaging trends and eco-conscious material choices