Assistant Packaging Designer

About Bath & Body Works

At Bath & Body Works, we believe everyone deserves to feel good. Joining our team means becoming part of Gingham Nation, a culture where people are central to everything we do. We are committed to creating outstanding associate experiences because they directly influence the consumer's experience. We invest significantly in your career growth, whether you are just starting or continuing your journey, enabling you to learn, lead, and generate feel-good moments every day.

Role Overview

Our team of creative experts uses design as a storytelling tool. We synthesize insights from customers and global inspirations to create packaging and product designs that are sensory-rich, evocative, and delightful. Based primarily in Columbus with talent across the US, we stay driven by cultural trends, aspirational brands, and innovative packaging approaches to keep Bath & Body Works fresh and inspiring. Our design philosophy encompasses graphics, form, color, fashion, and home influences, delivering unique consumer experiences. Cooperation across teams fuels our innovation, shared regularly through design meetings and product reviews.

Position Description

The Assistant Packaging Designer plays a key role in supporting the design of new concepts for product categories aligned with seasonal themes and overall business strategy. This includes creating brand-aligned style, color, print, and graphic designs for new and existing lines, conducting trend research, and supporting merchandise collaboration. The position also involves working closely on approvals, final design production, and coordinating with production teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Help conceptualize and translate current design trends into components for seasonal collections.
• Conduct research on trends and patterns for upcoming seasons, applying insights to product and label design.
• Collaborate with Merchandising teams to maintain design integrity throughout product development.
• Assist in securing design approvals from Legal and Regulatory departments.
• Contribute to the creation and execution of final design outputs.
• Update and manage design board layouts and concept presentations.
• Prepare Design Turn Overs (DTO) and finalize artwork for handoff to the Production team.
• Provide approved design direction to the mechanical art team for technical specification development.
• Review mechanical artwork to finalize design approval before release.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Design or related experience is required.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in 2D design, illustration, or graphic/product design.
• Strong skills in design principles, typography, and color usage; expertise in 2D label or graphic design is preferred.
• Demonstrated creativity, conceptual thinking, execution ability, organization, and professionalism in design work.

Core Competencies

• Approach leadership with curiosity and humility.
• Develop and support high performing teams for current and future needs.
• Inspire and influence using vision and clear purpose.
• Observe, engage, and connect effectively with others.
• Pursue operational excellence in daily tasks.
• Consistently deliver measurable business results.

Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance with access to an onsite wellness center and pharmacy at the Columbus headquarters.
• 401(k) plan featuring company matching and an Associate Stock Purchase program with discounts.
• Confidential, no-cost mental health and wellbeing support via an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off and paid parental leave, with additional family and lifestyle support including family-building benefits, childcare discounts, and insurance options for home, auto, and pets.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and scholarships for continuing education.
• A 40% merchandise discount along with complimentary products to enjoy.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusivity

Bath & Body Works is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to inclusive hiring practices regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected statuses. We comply with laws designed to prevent discrimination and support reasonable accommodations for associates and applicants with disabilities.

All candidates authorized to work in the United States are encouraged to apply. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction histories, in compliance with applicable fair chance laws.

Additional Information

The application period will remain open until the available vacancy or vacancies are filled.