R&D Design Specialist II

Grupo Boticário

. Lead the creative direction for key product portfolio projects, translating complex challenges into clear guidance and concepts for the design team .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeSão José dos Pinhais • BrazilMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading creative direction for product design, with a strong focus on translating trends into actionable insights and connecting design strategies to business objectives. Proficient in providing technical feedback and mentoring design teams to elevate standards of excellence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Creative DirectionProduct DesignTechnical FeedbackTrend ResearchPackaging Design

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Hard Skills

Graphic DesignPrototypingAudiovisual ProductionExecutive Presentation StructuringTrend Analysis

Soft Skills

MentoringStrategic PartnershipPersuasive Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic DesignBachelor’s Degree in Product DesignPostgraduate Degree in Trend ResearchPostgraduate Degree in Creative Direction

Industry Keywords

Cosmetics SectorBeauty SectorAgile AdvertisingConsumer Goods

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the creative direction for key product portfolio projects, translating complex challenges into clear guidance and concepts for the design team
Establish and raise the department’s standards of excellence by providing structured technical feedback and developing team members
Serve as a technical reference and mentor for designers
Lead the Design Trends (Cool Hunting) pillar, mapping and curating trends and translating global insights into actionable guidance
Act as a strategic partner to R&D and Marketing, developing narratives and rationales to influence decisions and connect business, consumer, brand, and Design
Lead and participate in proactive projects, identifying new gestures, territories, and design opportunities to influence the future portfolio

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or Product Design
Extensive experience in product design and graphic design
Knowledge of prototyping and audiovisual production
Strong track record in creative direction (design)
Experience providing technical feedback
Experience researching trends applied to packaging
Advanced ability to structure executive presentations with compelling narratives and strong persuasive power
Demonstrated ability to connect design decisions to business strategy
Previous experience with packaging design, preferably in the cosmetics/beauty sector
Postgraduate degree or specialization in Trend Research (Cool Hunting) and/or Creative Direction (a plus)
Experience working in agile advertising/design agencies or large consumer goods companies (a plus)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible medical and dental plans
Prescription drug assistance and healthcare allowance for family members
Free psychotherapy sessions and 24/7 telemedicine
Ongoing prevention, mental health care, and vaccination programs
Meal voucher (or on-site restaurant) and food allowance (including an additional Christmas allowance)
Discounts of up to 40% on brands within our ecosystem
Gympass/TotalPass membership for gyms and sports studios
Home office allowance for hybrid and remote work arrangements
Birthday day off
Pet health insurance, partner benefits, and travel/accommodation programs
Extended parental leave (180 days for mothers and 120 days for fathers)
Support for parents of children with special needs and childcare assistance
School supply allowance and child nutrition credit
Dedicated legal, psychological, and social support
Private pension plan and life insurance
Bereavement support following the loss of parents and payroll-deducted loans
Transportation allowance and parking (depending on the work arrangement)