OUAI is hiring: Packaging Designer in Los Angeles

More than just hair care, it’s a OUAI of life. Founded by celebrity stylist Jen Atkin, OUAI’s mission is to give you the confidence to win life your OUAI. OUAI (pronounced “way”) is a line of hair, body, and fragrance products that are cruelty-, paraben-, & sulfate-free, safe for color-treated hair, and packed with good-for-you ingredients. With its commitment to community, inclusivity, and diversity, OUAI seeks to create positive change in society through its products, services, and community initiatives. 

What’s It Like to Work Here?

Our culture is driven by our brand ethos—fun, purposeful, and approachable—and our 5 Culture Codes:

1. We Aren’t Afraid to Go First.
2. We Don’t Compete, We Collaborate.
3. We Ask Questions to Find the Best Answers.
4. We Keep it Real, No Matter What.
5. We Work Hard and Live Well.

Our flexible, trust-based culture is rooted in respect, empathy, and compassion. It is driven by employees who are passionate about doing great work, caring deeply about the brand and each other. 

The Role:

The Creative team is looking for a Packaging Designer to support the ongoing evolution of the OUAI brand. The ideal candidate is a highly creative, proactive, and detail-obsessed designer with a solid graphic design, packaging design, and typography skills; someone that is eager to take on challenges, introduce fresh ideas, and implement new approaches. They will collaborate with the Creative & PD teams to create on-brand, innovative and thoughtful product packaging concepts and designs. They are responsible for maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape and OUAI company strategy and goals to ensure all output aligns and keeps the brand moving forward. This role will report into the Creative Director.

What You'll Do:

Six Month Expectations

• Take the lead on given projects ranging from physical product to unboxing & brand collaterals
• Generate original concepts with a fresh visual approach to design and materials
• Demonstrate nuanced understanding of the OUAI brand
• Ensure that OUAI’s established look-and-feel and voice is successfully implemented across all products and collaterals by overseeing design and development of all pieces
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to oversee packaging development from concept to execution
• Develop creative assets and design concepts that meet the business objectives and advance our brand strategy
• Work closely within the Creative and Product Development teams: partnering with product developers, packaging engineers and brand designers.

Twelve+ Month Expectations

• Constantly maintain and enforce packaging design guidelines (typography, materials, color palettes) for general OUAI and product collections across all touch points, updating and refining as we continue to grow into new markets, partnerships, etc.
• Maintain packaging standards and help evolve visual systems as we continue to grow into new markets, partnerships, legal requirements, etc.
• Ongoing creative exploration and development as we expand our product family

Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• 4+ years of professional packaging design experience in an agency or in-house creative environment, preferably in the CPG/beauty industry.
• Training or degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, or Industrial Design
• We Aren’t Afraid to Go First: As a Packaging Designer, brining fresh and innovative concepts
• Strong portfolio that showcases skills and experience in packaging design, graphic design, typography, color.
• Strong project management and organization skills
• Comfortable working autonomously and collaboratively
• Ability to embrace curiosity and creativity, and can champion ideas with confidence
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Annual Base Salary: $90 - 110k (based on experience + yearly bonus potential)

• Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO plus 25+ paid holiday
• Retirement Savings: Matching 401(k) program
• OUAI Perks: Quarterly product stipend and generous employee discounts
• Health Accounts: Access to Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Education Support: Education reimbursement program
• Work Flexibility: Hybrid work reimbursement
• Wellness Program: Move Your OUAI (exercise reimbursement)

Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role. OUAI does not sponsor candidates for non-immigrant visas or permanent residency except in some areas that in OUAI’s sole discretion require highly specialized backgrounds.