Packaging Development Manager

Responsibilities:

• Design packaging solutions for cosmetics and fragrance products, including primary, secondary, tertiary, and gifting packaging.

• Develop packaging structures for bottles, jars, cartons, rigid boxes, corrugated packaging, and other packaging components.

• Create functional and visually appealing packaging designs, including closures, fitments, and decorative finishes.

• Conduct packaging testing, including drop, compression, vibration, transportation, and product compatibility testing.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Product Development, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and external suppliers, to support new product development.

• Lead packaging development for new product launches, seasonal collections, and promotional programs while ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

• Monitor project progress, communicate updates, identify risks, and provide effective solutions to stakeholders.

• Manage relationships with packaging suppliers to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and project requirements are achieved.

• Ensure packaging complies with quality, regulatory, sustainability, and brand standards.

• Identify and resolve packaging, material, manufacturing, and supplier-related issues through practical engineering solutions.

• Represent the Packaging team throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept to commercialization.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 4–7 years of experience in packaging design and development within the cosmetics, fragrance, FMCG, or consumer goods industry.

• Experience developing primary, secondary, tertiary, and gifting packaging.

• Proficient in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Rhino, or similar.

• Good understanding of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, printing, finishing, tooling, and packaging testing.

• Familiar with product-to-package compatibility requirements for cosmetics and fragrance products.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and external suppliers.

• Able to manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.