Who We Are: At Huda Beauty, our Vision is to lead in creating a democratized beauty industry where power is given back to people to define, create, and enjoy beauty for themselves! Launched by award-winning beauty powerhouse Huda Kattan in 2013, Huda Beauty is one of the world’s fastest growing beauty brands. As a company, we are fueled by purpose and not profit, this allows us to approach things differently so that we can create products, content, and a community like no other. A lot has changed since our launch in 2013, but something that will forever remain at the core of Huda Beauty is our focus on business excellence and our unwavering passion for kindness!
Summary: We are looking for a passionate and creative Industrial Designer with a strong focus on cosmetic packaging to join our design and innovation team. In this role, you will imagine and design outstanding primary and secondary packaging solutions that reflect the brand’s identity, enhance user experience, and push the boundaries of design and functionality. You will collaborate closely with marketing, R&D, packaging engineering, and suppliers to bring innovative beauty products to life.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Product Design & User Experience
- Design innovative, user-centric packaging concepts for makeup, skincare, and fragrance categories, along with accessories.
- Develop mood boards, sketches, 2D renderings, and 3D models to communicate design intent.
- Translate brand values and product briefs into unique and feasible packaging solutions.
- Present concepts and prototypes to internal stakeholders and external partners.
Technical & Industrial Feasibility
- Create detailed technical drawings and dimensioned packaging component plans (bottles, caps, mechanisms, etc.) in coordination with the packaging engineering team.
- Conduct functional analysis to ensure product usability, assembly feasibility and ergonomic performance.
- Build and maintain technical datasheets and Bills of Materials (BOM) for each development.
- Perform Design FMEA to anticipate potential failure modes and ensure robustness of packaging solutions.
- Validate dimensional chain analysis and tolerance stacks in collaboration with suppliers and packaging engineers.
- Participate in technical reviews (Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly) to ensure industrial feasibility and production readiness.
- Work closely with packaging engineers and suppliers to validate materials, finishes, and technical constraints.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Prototyping
- Manage the 3D laboratory to print internal mockups for quick decision-making with top management.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure design intent is maintained through development and industrialization.
Innovation, Research & Trends
- Stay up to date with trends in beauty, fashion, materials, and sustainability.
- Contribute to packaging innovation by exploring new mechanisms, gestures, and sensorial experiences.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or equivalent.
- 3+ years of experience in industrial design, preferably in the cosmetics, luxury, or FMCG sector.
- Proficiency in functional dimensioning standards (ISO) and technical drawing interpretation.
- Hands-on experience creating manufacturing-ready technical drawings for packaging components.
- Strong understanding of fit and function relationships, tolerance analysis, and mechanical interface constraints.
- Strong design portfolio showcasing creative and technical packaging work.
- Proficient in 3D design software (SolidWorks, Keyshot) and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes (injection molding, metal, glass, decoration techniques, etc.).
- Solid understanding of sustainability in packaging and material selection.
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented, curious, and passionate about beauty and consumer experience.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience working with international suppliers and manufacturing partners.
- Basic understanding of regulatory constraints in cosmetics packaging.
- Knowledge of rendering software (KeyShot, Blender, etc.) is a plus.
- Fluent in English; French or other languages are a plus.
Benefits
- Monthly “Self Love Days” – at company discretion
- Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employee plus dependents
- Monthly coaching sessions with our in-house Success Coach
- Employee discounts on all Huda Beauty
- Quarterly product gifting
Huda Beauty is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination. We hire stellar individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status. If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or equivalent
- 3+ years of industrial design experience, preferably in cosmetics, luxury, or FMCG
- Proficiency in functional dimensioning standards and ISO standards
- Experience creating manufacturing-ready technical drawings for packaging components
- Understanding of fit and function relationships, tolerance analysis, and mechanical interface constraints
- Strong design portfolio showcasing creative and technical packaging work
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, KeyShot, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes including injection molding, metal, glass, and decoration techniques
- Understanding of sustainability in packaging and material selection
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Experience working with international suppliers and manufacturing partners
- Basic understanding of regulatory constraints in cosmetics packaging
- Knowledge of rendering software such as KeyShot or Blender
- Fluency in English
- French or other languages
What We Do
Here at Huda Beauty, our Mission is to create a world of beauty where everyone is celebrated, so that we can inspire you to find your magic! Launched by award-winning beauty powerhouse Huda Kattan in 2013, Huda Beauty is one of the world’s fastest growing beauty brands. As a company, we’re fueled by purpose and not profit, this allows us to approach things differently so that we can create products, content, and a community like no other. A lot has changed since our launch in 2013, but something that will forever remain at the core of Huda Beauty is our focus on business excellence and our unwavering passion for kindness! “ I have been a blogger, I have created social content, I have worked as a makeup artist, I have worked with manufacturers to create products in the lab, and I am the face of a brand. My experience in the industry has allowed me to really appreciate and understand the industry and look at it from different angles.” – Huda Kattan, Founder and Chairwoman. If you would like to join our Huda Beauty family, please find our live vacancies on our Jobs page.
