Art Director - Print & Packaging (m/f/d)

About Yepoda
At Yepoda, Korean effectiveness meets sustainable solutions: our mindfully produced skincare products are made with love in Korea. Our mission is to bring the best beauty innovations from Korea straight to Europe – without ever compromising on our values, quality, or sustainability. All our products are crafted with natural and effective ingredients, proudly vegan and cruelty-free. We aim to make the K-Beauty routine easy, effective, and fun.

Founded in 2020, we’re a fast-growing beauty start-up based in Berlin, with a team of over 90 brilliant individuals from around the world.

The Role
We’re looking for a hands-on Art Director (Print & Packaging) to lead and elevate Yepoda’s physical brand expressions – from product packaging to printed brand materials like in-parcel inserts, brochures, flyers, and seasonal gift sets. This role is all about storytelling through touch – making our packaging not only look beautiful but feel premium, intentional, and emotionally resonant.

You’ll work closely with our product, brand, and creative teams to translate campaign concepts and product launches into cohesive, high-impact packaging and printed assets that surprise and delight our customers – online and IRL.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the creative direction for all printed and packaging-related brand touchpoints: primary and secondary product packaging, in-parcel materials, brochures, leaflets, gifting, limited editions, and special collabs

• Develop original concepts for product launches and brand campaigns – from moodboard to final print-ready files

• Own the full packaging design process, including dielines, prototyping, and liaising with external suppliers to ensure excellent production quality

• Collaborate with product development and sourcing teams to bring feasible and functional packaging ideas to life without compromising on aesthetics

• Elevate Yepoda’s packaging experience to be both sensorial and sustainable – exploring new materials, finishes, and innovations in print

• Maintain and evolve our print and packaging visual language, ensuring cohesion with brand guidelines across every physical asset

• Mentor junior designers, freelancers, and external studios – upholding Yepoda’s creative and production standards

• Keep an eye on global trends and industry innovations in beauty packaging, editorial print, and tactile brand storytelling

What You Bring

• 7+ years of experience in art direction with a strong focus on packaging and print design – ideally in the beauty, wellness, or lifestyle space

• Experience working in-house or within a close-knit brand team, with a preference for candidates who’ve worked on physical consumer products

• A portfolio that shows strong packaging and print work, combining clever concepts, premium feel, and brand storytelling

• Deep knowledge of layout, typography, colour, materials, and finishing techniques

• Strong production expertise – you’re confident working with dielines, printers, and packaging suppliers

• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator and InDesign); familiarity with 3D rendering or prototyping tools is a plus

• A strong understanding of brand-building and how design supports commercial and emotional goals

• Detail-oriented, hands-on, and used to working across multiple fast-moving projects

• Passionate about mentoring and bringing creative ideas to life collaboratively

• Fluent in English; additional languages (e.g., German, French, Korean, Spanish, Italian) are a plus

What We Offer

• A dynamic, fast-paced start-up environment with a passionate, international team

• Real ownership from day one, with opportunities to grow as Yepoda continues to scale

• Beautiful office in Berlin’s Prenzlauer Berg – dog-friendly, with free snacks and good vibes

• Flexible hybrid working model

• Urban Sports membership to support your well-being

• Employee discounts on Yepoda products for you and your loved ones

• A team that genuinely values creativity, inclusion, and respect

Ready to Join the Yepoda Team?
We’d love to hear from you! Please apply below with your CV and cover letter in English. Our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch as soon as possible.

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