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Job Title: UX Design Lab, Senior Industrial Packaging Designer Division: Development and Packaging North America (Operations) Location: Clark, New Jersey Reports To: UX Design Lab, Director Who We Are: • ARE A PIONEERING, AGILE CULTURE WITH THE SCALE AND MEANS TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE "Challenge the status quo, strong entrepreneurial culture, make a real difference from day 1" • ON A RELENTLESS QUEST FOR INNOVATION, EXCELLENCE, AND CONCRETE SOLUTIONS "Constant fast-paced innovation, shape the future of beauty" • DRIVING IMPACT FROM INCEPTION TO MARKET LAUNCH "Solve complex challenges, impact the entire innovation lifecycle, lead projects from start to finish" • AN IMMERSIVE ECO-SYSTEM DESIGNED TO DEVELOP EXPERTISE & ACCELERATE YOUR GROWTH AND UPSKILLING "Grow and develop beyond current expertise, industry-recognized certifications, work with the best talents" • WHERE THE CAREER POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS - AND YOU ARE IN THE DRIVING SEAT "Shape your own career, interconnected with all the professions and expertise, leave your comfort zone, grow to your full potential" We're not just building brands, we're shaping how the world experiences beauty (and it takes a lot of cool jobs to do it). Intrigued? Keep reading, this might be the opportunity you've been searching for. We are seeking a Senior Industrial Packaging Designer within the UX Design Lab, reporting to the Head of UX Design Lab in North America, you will be a key player in shaping the future of L'Oréal's packaging, bringing an elevated innovation experience through design: desirability and sensoriality; new usage experiences and functionalities; sustainability and invoking emotions. This role sits out of our Clark, New Jersey Operations Hub. You'll also collaborate closely with a diverse team of marketing professionals, engineers, product developers, and laboratory experts, both internally and internationally, as well as external suppliers. Your work will directly impact the innovation pipeline, ensuring our packaging is not only aesthetically pleasing but also intelligent, sustainable, and technically feasible. Responsibilities: • Consumer-Centric Design: You will analyze consumer needs and behaviors to create packaging solutions that meet their expectations and enhance their experience. • Aesthetic & Creative Excellence: You will leverage your creativity and understanding of brand DNA to design stunning and desirable packaging that elevates the consumer experience. • Trend Forecasting: You will stay abreast of cosmetic and competitive trends, critically evaluating existing packaging and identifying opportunities for innovation. • Sustainable Solutions: You will proactively explore eco-responsible materials and manufacturing processes, ensuring our packaging aligns with L'Oréal's sustainability goals. • Technical Feasibility: You will collaborate with engineers and product developers to ensure your designs are technically feasible, cost-effective, and manufacturable. • Design Thinking Leadership: You will lead and participate in Design Thinking workshops and Design Sprints, driving innovation on our most ambitious projects. Co-Creation workshops with consumers: upstream sessions together with consumers, to ideate new user experiences and innovations • Prototyping & Supplier Collaboration: You will create, and test prototypes using rapid prototyping techniques and maintain close relationships with suppliers to explore new materials and technologies. • Research & Innovation projects: upstream R&I driven innovations, together with the Advanced Engineering team and R&I Development Labs • Packaging projects: upstream Packaging Labs driven innovations, together with the support of all of the Packaging Labs (Advanced Engineering, Technical Design Center, Packaging Science Center, etc.) • Brand projects: brand driven innovations, focusing to incorporate both an elevated innovation experience and sustainability through design • Developing and animating the connection with Operational teams (Packaging, Development, Technical Design Center, etc.), Research & Innovation teams, and Brands. • Leading local UX Design projects as part of the global portfolio • Collaboration with external resources / partners including design agencies or freelancers • Identifying and managing fast prototyping companies / partners to create aesthetic and functional mock-ups We Are Looking For: The ideal candidate possesses a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. They are detail-oriented, possess excellent communication skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment. In addition: • A completed Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Architecture or related fields is required • 5-7 years of experience in Product Design, preferably related to beauty or consumer products (required) • Expertise with 2D and 3D Design Programs is required: • 2D: Illustrator, Photoshop • 3D: Rhinoceros, KeyShot, Solidworks • In-depth knowledge of: • Understanding consumer needs; using insights and user journeys. • User trends on make up, skincare, haircare & color; • Creative concepts to full innovation & brands; • Understanding of basic packaging techniques and engineering constraints • Other design / AI tools & technology • Brand DNA and vision • Packaging and manufacturing • Understanding of color, material, finish as it relates to design • Creative skills and design thinking • Collaborative leadership skills • Project Management Skills • Prioritization & Organizational Skills • Strong Interpersonal Skills (written and oral) • Demonstrated L'Oréal Competencies: Leadership, Entrepreneurial Management, Achiever, and Innovator • Strong appreciation for our business / sensitivity to the métier • Professional and energetic with a positive attitude • Bi-lingual (French) a plus • Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent, ongoing basis, without the need for legal sponsorship now or in the future. (required) • The ability to be onsite, in the office, as this is an essential function of the position, including our NY and NJ sites (required) What's In It For You • A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here, you'll be encouraged to try new things and take risks!) • Real responsibility from day 1, there's no sitting on the sidelines at L'Oréal • An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender and sexual orientation as well as people with disabilities are accepted, can speak up, will thrive and are celebrated! • A place where you can contribute to something bigger! Many of our brands have societal /environmental causes to make concrete difference • Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan) • Base Salary Range: \$90,200 - \$128,500 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level) • Hybrid Work Policy (3 days in Office, up to 2 days Work From Home) • Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!) • Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L'Oréal's Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance) • Learning and Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!) • Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads) • Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs Don't meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We would love to find out more about you as a candidate and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status. Our Safe Together Plan: Your safety is our highest priority. We will proceed with caution and adhere to enhanced protection standards to ensure our sites are safe for all employees. We must all operate with the shared responsibility for each other's health & safety in mind.