Packaging Designer (Hybrid) Job at Claires, Hoffman Estates, IL

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  • Claires
  • Hoffman Estates, IL

Job Description

  • About the Role

At Claires we are passionate about creating a safe fun and inspiring environment where self-expression shines. The Packaging Designer creates innovative trend-right carding and packaging that captures the fun expressive spirit of Claires. This role bridges brand storytelling with retail impact developing packaging systems that enhance product presentation drive purchase and build emotional connection with our Gen Alpha and Gen Z consumers. Youll partner closely with Product Design Merchandising and Marketing to bring collections to life across jewelry beauty and lifestyle categories.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop packaging from concept to final production across categories (jewelry cards gift sets beauty kits accessories toys).
  • Translate seasonal trend direction into packaging stories color palettes typography and finishes aligned with brand strategy.
  • Create die lines mockups and print-ready mechanicals for vendor handoff.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure packaging supports cost sustainability and manufacturing requirements.
  • Partner with Product Design and Merchandising to develop cohesive storytelling across product display and visual presentation.
  • Manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced retail calendar environment.
  • Maintain strong awareness of global packaging youth trends and competitive retail landscape.
  • Participate in vendor reviews and pre-production sample evaluations to ensure quality and consistency.
  • Support packaging standardization efforts and design guidelines for new programs or private labels.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree in graphic design Packaging Design or related field.

Experience:

  • 5 years of packaging experience in beauty accessories fashion or lifestyle brands.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating consumer retail packaging (color structure typography finish and material fluency).
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator Photoshop InDesign); knowledge of 3D/mockup tools preferred.
  • Experience working with global vendors and print production.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills; thrives in collaborative fast-paced teams.
  • Passion for youth culture fashion and trend-driven retail design.
  • Positive proactive and collaborative mindset in a fast-paced environment.

Success Looks Like

  • Creative but pragmatic.
  • Detail-obsessed deadline-driven.
  • Understands how to translate a brand voice into shelf impact.
  • Comfortable balancing cost sustainability and style.
  • Always scanning whats next and how to make it better

Compensation Range: $82446.00 - $109928.00

Claires is committed to adhering to all applicable company policies and federal state and local laws and regulations. All positions will be compensated at or above the legally mandated minimum wage for the location in which work is performed. The final compensation will be determined by various factors such as relevant work experience education certifications skills and geographic location.

Benefits for full-time employees included medical dental and vision insurance voluntary welfare plans bonus plan eligibility 401(k) match vacation time sick time* and paid leave.

Benefits for part-time employees included voluntary welfare plans 401(k) match vacation time sick time* and paid leave in required states.

*Sick Time: For the State of Washington all employees will accrue paid sick time at the rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

Claires is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity equity and inclusion and we encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants needs upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require.

Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. To request accommodation please email Only messages sent for this purpose will be considered.

Job Tags

Minimum wage, Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Seasonal work, Local area,

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