Benefit Cosmetics Senior Package Designer
- Location
- San FranciscoCaliforniaUSA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- $90,000–138,000/year
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2026
About Benefit Cosmetics
Benefit Cosmetics is a global beauty house born in San Francisco in 1976, renowned for its witty spirit, brow expertise, and feel-good approach to makeup. As part of the LVMH family, the brand offers employees the dynamism of an entrepreneurial culture with the reach and discipline of an international luxury group. Benefit cultivates talent across retail, artistry, education, marketing, and corporate functions, valuing warmth, confidence, and commercial flair as highly as technical skill. Its teams thrive in a playful yet performance-driven environment where client experience, creativity, and inclusive self-expression shape every career journey.
Senior Package Designer at Benefit Cosmetics in San Francisco, CA. Design innovative product packaging with 6–8 years of experience. Hybrid role, $90K–$138K annually.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop engaging, thoughtful packaging design solutions independently and collaboratively with creative leaders across all product lines
- Brainstorm creative concepts and conduct design research for project theming and entire product franchise development
- Create digital mockups, renderings, mood boards, color palettes, layouts, and illustrations for packaging artwork
- Update design guidelines, create product style guides, and implement Benefit brand DNA across all packaging, sends, and merchandise
- Manage project timelines from concept to completion, coordinating with Legal, Copy, Marketing, and other departments to meet deadlines
- Navigate Accolade project management software and Proof HQ internal packaging review software to manage and route packaging through required channels
- Prepare electronic files for output, including photo retouching, color correcting, and layer separations
- Provide match prints, color targets, color approvals, and clear directions to suppliers during proofing stage
- Research and stay current on sustainability innovations, competitors, and packaging trends in the global beauty industry
- Maintain open communication with cross-functional teams to ensure project quality while understanding timing, cost, and constraint limitations
- Attend high-level meetings to remain aware of product status and company growth strategies
- Guide and train new hires and colleagues as needed
Qualifications
- 6–8 years of related design experience, with packaging design experience preferred
- Thorough understanding of concepting, packaging design, physical mock-up creation, and print production with strong eye for detail and color consistency
- Advanced knowledge of industry-standard design programs
- Proficiency in project management programs
- Proven experience working with marketing and cross-functional teams
- Experience with innovative and eco-friendly sustainable packaging solutions
- Proven experience working with in-house packaging engineers and understanding of primary component development
- Advanced knowledge of packaging materials and printing/finishing options
Skills
Experience
Minimum 6–8 years of related design experience, with particular expertise in packaging design, concepting, physical mock-up creation, and print production processes.
Education
Not explicitly stated; typically a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Product Design, or related field is expected for this senior-level position.
Workplace
This position is based in San Francisco, California, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 90,000 to USD 138,000 per annum.
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental and vision plans; 401(k) plan with employer matching; various paid time off programs; employee discounts and perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; annual bonus eligibility.
Culture
Benefit Cosmetics fosters a playful, energetic workplace where creativity, confidence, and self-expression are central to the employee experience. As an employer, it combines the dynamism of a bold beauty brand with a collaborative, people-focused environment that encourages teams to delight customers, support one another, and bring a sense of fun to everything they do.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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