Head of Packaging Design

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met. We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray‑Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e‑commerce platforms. Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on Your #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible. Your Role We’re looking for a Head of Packaging Design - softgood industry who will create concept pack design, lead materials in order to create core & secondary / special edition packaging in line with brand ID of the brands and who can elevate EL design discipline to new heights. Someone who can set the vision for what exceptional product design, while still getting hands‑on with the craft when it matters. We want to push the bar higher and Create something that inspires others. Main Responsibilities Shape the packaging design vision for all brand of EL: creating evolution for something already in place and future products to elevate our packaging design system—scalable across every product. Build and lead a world‑class design team that combines creativity, bold product developments knowledge and setting a new standard for future projects. Work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with product and engineering, ensuring design drives strategy instead of following it. Stay close to the craft: shipping concepts, refining flows, and sweating the details. Work directly with our brands in order to bring a strong design perspective for packaging as part of our products experience. Visualize creative concepts and designs for core packaging & special editions with focus on pack (soft good / hard case / accessories) Define and implement the product development strategy and roadmap for the design pack category across brand. Manage the end‑to‑end product development process, from concept to market launch. Work closely with design, merchandising and supply chain to deliver products on schedule and within cost targets. Translate market insights, feedback, and performance data into product requirements. Monitor trends, technologies, and materials relevant to the market. Manage design team to ensure high performance and efficiency. Main Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, or a related field. 8+ years of experience in product development & design. Strong Experience in Product/Packaging Design. Good knowledge of softcase/hard case development. Good knowledge of materials ( textile / leather …) on different area ( luxury / entry / premium ) and how they can interact in a packaging. A passion for the craft that keeps you curious, sketching, prototyping, and solving problems yourself. Proven track records of leading design teams with stories of growing talent and shaping culture. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and product lifecycle management. Proven ability to deliver products to market within time and cost constraints. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Strong analytical and decision‑making abilities. Operational discipline and delivery focus. Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage. Willing to travel frequently between Milan’s Headquarter and Alpago’s plant in Veneto. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique. #J-18808-Ljbffr