Packaging & Visual Merchandising Designer

About Ogee

Ogee is dedicated to crafting a premier certified organic collection that merges high-performance functionality with clean beauty standards. Proud holders of the NSF certification, we guarantee at least 70% organic ingredients in our products—among the highest personal care standards. Our collection blurs the line between makeup and skincare, focusing on effective, skin-friendly, and environmentally conscious beauty solutions.

Role Overview

We seek a Packaging & Visual Merchandising Designer to play a vital role in shaping our expanding retail presence and new product introductions. This individual will bring Ogee’s clean beauty brand to life by designing captivating packaging, retail displays, and printed materials that stand out both on shelves and in retail environments. Collaborating closely with the Senior Art Director and teams spanning Marketing, Wholesale, and Operations, the position requires seasoned expertise in beauty retail, creative problem-solving, and precision execution from concept through production. The role offers full remote work with an optional hybrid schedule based in Burlington, VT.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and upkeep of packaging artwork, cartons, inserts, and all printed brand collateral, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines.
• Manage packaging revisions for new launches, product line expansions, and changes driven by regulations or operations.
• Produce and maintain production-ready mechanical files, including dielines, color specs, materials, and finishing details.
• Coordinate with manufacturers and printers for proofing, drawdowns, and production samples.
• Support design for events, trade shows, brand activations, and educational/training materials to engage customers.
• Create visually compelling in-store merchandising assets such as point-of-purchase displays, gondolas, endcaps, and signage that align with marketing and retail strategies.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions with innovative visual merchandising ideas for seasonal programs.
• Prepare retail launch kits, event collateral, and promotional materials for field teams and retail partners.
• Collaborate with fabricators and vendors to review 3D prototypes and production samples for retail displays.
• Maintain an organized visual merchandising database detailing specifications for each retailer.
• Stay updated on current beauty, retail, and experiential design trends to continually inspire the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in packaging design, retail design, or visual merchandising within the beauty industry.
• In-depth knowledge of how beauty brands present within major retail environments like Sephora, Ulta, and specialty retailers.
• Strong portfolio showcasing packaging systems, point-of-purchase materials, retail displays, and print production expertise.
• Advanced skills with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and experience with 3D visualization tools such as SketchUp or Rhino.
• Expert understanding of print production processes, packaging mechanics, dielines, color management, proofing, and specialty finishing techniques.
• Proven track record collaborating with printers, packaging manufacturers, display fabricators, and production vendors.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects with strong attention to detail and adherence to deadlines.
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills to clearly convey design ideas to both internal teams and external collaborators.
• Highly organized, detail-focused, proactive, and hands-on work style.

Additional Information

• A brief design assignment may be part of the selection process.

Benefits

• Start with 20 paid time off days in the first year, increasing over time.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision with 100% paid premiums through BCBS VT.
• 401(k) retirement plan available.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Complimentary products from Ogee.