Brand & Packaging Designer

Zuru

3+ Years | Auckland, New Zealand (On Site) | Full Time | 4 months ago

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Job Summary

ZURU Edge is seeking a Brand & Packaging Designer to create compelling designs for the next generation of beauty and personal care brands. The role involves assisting the design team in developing graphics and materials, creating concepts for packaging and brand assets, and preparing artwork for production. The designer will also conduct color testing, create presentations in Figma, and support various design tasks. Key responsibilities include ensuring design quality and consistency with brand guidelines, collaborating with the team on concepts, and staying updated on FMCG industry trends. The position requires strong conceptualization, iteration, and task management skills, with an emphasis on attention to detail and adherence to brand integrity.

Must Have

3+ years of industry experience
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma
Understanding of print production and packaging workflows
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Portfolio submission required

Good to Have

Trendhunter with a keen eye for fashion and beauty
Relevant qualification in Graphic Design
Experience in FMCG industry

Perks & Benefits

Culture for Growth
Surrounded by an A Player Team
Competitive Remuneration

Job Description

Create shelf-stopping Design for the World’s Next Beauty Brands!

Join the creative minds behind bold consumer brands like: Monday Haircare | Daise Beauty | Being Haircare

About ZURU Edge

ZURU Edge is pioneering the next generation of FMCG brands, purpose-built to serve modern consumers through radical innovation, speed, and a future‑focused mindset. From beauty and personal care to household essentials and pet nutrition, we are redefining how brands are created, scaled, and experienced.

We’re part of ZURU, a global company founded in 2003 by Nick and Mat Mowbray—EY Entrepreneur of the Year winners and inductees in the World Entrepreneur Hall of Fame. Today, ZURU has grown to a team of over 5,000 across more than 30 international locations.

ZURU Edge operates alongside two other disruptive pillars:

ZURU Toys, reimagining play through innovation.

ZURU Tech, leading a global revolution in the way we build.

Our global portfolio includes fast-scaling brands such as MONDAY Haircare, Daise Beauty, Rascals, NOOD, BONKERS, and Gumi Yum Surprise — each built to deliver category‑defining quality, value, and brand love.

At the heart of this growth is our Global Design Team — award‑winning design and creative professionals shaping the visual identity and packaging of tomorrow’s most exciting brands! Check out some of their recognitions here

Visit ZURU Edge to learn more.

Position Impact

If you're interested in designing brands and packaging for the next generation of blockbuster products in beauty, personal care, cosmetics and beyond, we’re on the lookout for an intermediate designer for the New Product Development team at ZURU, a natural collaborator and design do-er who can execute our new and existing brands to a high standard.

Brand & Packaging Design

Assist the design team in creating crafted and compelling graphics and materials for a wide range of projects, including:
Create design concepts for packaging, brand assets, and print materials, demonstrating creative problem solving and exploring multiple directions as a response to a supplied brief.
Set up artwork on dielines, set up files accurately and create mock-ups for review.
Conduct colour testing, proofing, and adjustments as needed.
Create presentations in Figma to communicate brand concepts.
Provide support on additional design tasks for packaging and branding projects.

Design Craft & Iteration

Create diverse, high-quality designs that achieve task objectives while adhering to brand guidelines for consistency in typography, color schemes, and design elements
Stay detail-oriented and open to feedback, making necessary revisions to improve quality across multiple iterations, ensuring a unified brand identity and a final result that meets project specifications

Conceptualisation & Collaboration

Collaborate seamlessly within the design team to brainstorm and develop design concepts and ideas for projects. Work with team members in the wider ZURU business to understand project requirements and deliver designs that align with the company's objectives - preserving creative intent from concept to product line

Creative Immersion

Deeply engage with trends in the FMCG industry, our product categories, packaging, and brand design, as well as our brand landscapes. Utilize this knowledge to produce well-informed, innovative creative solutions, ensuring each design reflects industry insights and brand identity, contributing to compelling design outcomes.

Task & Time Management

Ensure that best practices are followed in file management, obtaining necessary approvals, setting up  files correctly, and adhering to brand guidelines. Maintain high standards in organization and design accuracy to support the overall brand integrity.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Skills & Experience

3 or more years industry experience in a similar role
You're a trendhunter with a great eye; a lover of the worlds of fashion and beauty.
A relevant qualification in Graphic Design from a tertiary level institute or similar
Fluent in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Figma
Understanding of print production, packaging materials, and design-to-production workflows
Great attention to detail, file management, and timeliness with tasks; ability to self-manage with strong problem-solving skills
Good communication and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Portfolio submission is required and will form part of the evaluation process

LIFE@ZURU

At ZURU, we have cultivated a high-performing culture that encourages excellence. Our team works towards ambitious goals, learning, performing, and improving together, all while having fun. We empower talented individuals to do their best work every day.

At ZURU, you get out what you put in. You are responsible for driving your own career and we provide the platform to achieve it. As ZURU is on such a fast growth trajectory, there are opportunities here that you won’t find anywhere else.

We recognise that ZURU’s success stems from our people and you can only be at your best when you are looking after yourself. ZURU encourages all our team members to invest in their wellbeing by providing an array of benefits and tools.

WHAT WE OFFER

🌱 Culture for Growth

💡 Surrounded by an A Player Team

💰 Competitive Remuneration

ZURU – Tomorrow Reimagined

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