TEMP Product Designer - Accessories & Soft Goods Packaging

Job Description

ABOUT KENDO

Kendo Holdings, Inc.

is a San Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world's largest luxury group.

A play on the words "can do", Kendo has become the hub of creativity and next generation beauty product development for global Sephora channels and selective retailers outside of Sephora.

Through original development, collaborations and acquisitions the Kendo stable of brands will always be creative, inspiring and innovative.

A dynamic engine of speed, expertise and market-savvy, the Kendo team continues to redefine the beauty industry through great product, great storytelling, great retail and direct-to-consumer partnerships.

This shows up in everything we do and in what we stand for:



* "Can Do" Spirit: We work together to make our wildest dreams a reality: As entrepreneurs, we embrace optimism and find creative ways to reach our goals


* Advocacy, Diversity, and Inclusion: We recognize and celebrate the full spectrum of personal identities.

We create safe spaces so everyone's voice is heard.

We listen with humility and act with courage.


* Storytelling: We tell authentic stories like no, one else.

It's our key to inspire trust and build relationships, rallying, our people, partners, and consumers around our brands.


* Resilience: We embrace challenges as opportunities.

Change is ever- constant, and agility is our strength.


* Product Excellence: We put the consumers first: We constantly raise the bar to create products of the highest quality that everyone just has to have.

The salary range for this temp position is $50 - $60 per hour.

Offered salary is dependent upon experience and San Francisco location.

The Kendo house of brands currently includes: Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, Fenty Eau de Parfum, Fenty Hair, Ole Henriksen, Lip Lab.

SUMMARY

Kendo Brands is seeking a highly creative and experienced Product Designer (Temp role, Manager level) to join our Packaging Department on a contract basis.

In this role, you will drive the design and development of innovative and compelling soft goods and accessories that enhance the consumer experience for our diverse portfolio of beauty brands.

This includes makeup bags, cosmetic cases, brush rolls, travel pouches, and other non-product related items that elevate the brand experience.

You'll play a key role in ensuring these items not only protect and organize our products but also communicate each brand's unique identity and capture consumer attention.

RESPONSIBILITIES



* Lead Design Projects: Spearhead the design and development process specifically for soft goods packaging and accessory projects, from concept to final production, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and marketing strategies.


* Trend Analysis & Inspiration (Soft Goods & non-formula projects): Stay ahead of trends in beauty, fashion, and specifically accessories (bags, pouches, merch, etc.) to inspire fre...