Candles & Oud
Senior Graphics / Packaging Designer
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Company Description
Candles & Oud is an established luxury fragrance brand specializing in premium Oud-based products. With over 15 years of experience sourcing rare Oud ingredients from around the world, the brand now offers a curated collection that includes candles, reed diffusers, parfums, body lotions, beard oils, soaps, bath bombs, and hand sanitizers. Each parfum is crafted to a high standard of quality, drawing inspiration from cities across the globe. Candles & Oud focuses on creating distinctive, atmospheric fragrance experiences that reflect a passion for olfactory artistry. The brand continues to evolve, expanding its presence and product range in the global luxury fragrance market.
Role Description
The Senior Graphics / Packaging Designer will lead the visual development of brand and product packaging for Candles & Oud’s luxury fragrance lines. This contract role is hybrid, based in London, with some flexibility to work from home.
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Day-to-day responsibilities include:
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- Creating packaging concepts
- Refining brand identity assets
- Designing artwork for boxes, labels, and collateral that align with luxury positioning and regulatory requirements
The designer will collaborate with product development, marketing, and suppliers to:
- Prepare print-ready files
- Oversee prototyping
- Ensure consistent execution across all product categories
The role also involves:
- Maintaining design guidelines
- Supporting digital and print marketing materials as needed
- Contributing creative input to new launches and seasonal collections
Qualifications
- Strong graphic design skills with experience in packaging design for luxury, beauty, or lifestyle brands.
- Proficiency in industry-standard design software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and preparation of print-ready artwork.
- Knowledge of materials, printing techniques, dielines, and production processes for premium packaging.
- Ability to develop and maintain a cohesive visual identity across multiple product lines and formats.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product, marketing, and external suppliers or printers.
- Excellent attention to detail, layout, typography, and color usage, with a strong sense of luxury aesthetics.
- Solid understanding of branding principles and consumer experience in the fragrance, cosmetics, or fashion sectors (or similar premium categories).
- Relevant design qualification or degree (e.g., Graphic Design, Visual Communication) or equivalent professional experience.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to evolving brand and market needs in a hybrid work environment.
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