Creative Designer (Junior-Mid Level) - Cosmetics & Beauty

Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

$80K/yr – $85K/yrIntern/New Grad3+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Design lead for cosmetics, translating briefs into bold, brand-consistent visual assets across digital and print. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to push visual innovation while maintaining typography, color, and layout standards. Requires 3–5 years in cosmetics/beauty design, strong Adobe skills, and a portfolio of campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Design high-impact digital and print assets for social media, email campaigns, POS, packaging, and marketing campaigns.
  • Translate briefs into creative, trend-conscious visuals that reflect a modern cosmetics brand voice.
  • Ensure consistency and visual cohesion across all consumer touchpoints.
  • Create above-the-line (ATL) campaigns such as editorial spreads, billboards, and high-visibility marketing assets.
  • Support below-the-line (BTL) materials like in-store signage, promotional graphics, product launches, and event visuals.
  • Keep the brand’s voice bold, playful, and aspirational across all channels.
  • Partner with Creative Directors, Marketing, and Product teams to elevate ideas with strategic design thinking.
  • Participate in creative sessions, mood boards, and brainstorms that push visual innovation.
  • Advocate for design clarity and cosmetics brand best practices across campaigns.
  • Prepare digital and print files with meticulous attention to typography, color, hierarchy, and layout.

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of design experience in cosmetics, makeup, or beauty brands (wellness/skincare a plus).
  • Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
  • Strong foundation in typography, layout, color, and brand identity, specifically for cosmetics.
  • Portfolio showcasing digital and print campaigns for cosmetics or beauty brands.
  • Experience with retail graphics, product launches, or brand campaigns is highly preferred.

Preferred

  • Wellness/skincare experience is a plus.

Benefits

  • major medical, dental and vision insurance
  • FSA
  • HSA
  • employee discounts
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CoCreativ

CoCreativ is an integrated group of companies specializing in creative production across traditional and AI-driven workflows. Our brands include Industrial Color, a creative production agency; Smashbox Studios, world-class studios and equipment; and Globaledit, a creative production technology platform.For over 30 years, CoCreativ has partnered with industry-leading brands across entertainment, fashion, retail, pharma, technology, and beauty. We deliver end-to-end creative solutions—from strategy and AI-enhanced content creation to execution—helping clients expand their creative capacity and elevate their output through quality-focused collaboration.LEARN MOREIndustrial Color: industrialcolor.comGlobaledit: globaledit.comSmashbox Studios: smashboxstudios.com

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New York, New York, USA
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