Packaging Copywriter

Job Overview

We are looking for a creative, detail-focused, and visually sharp Packaging Copywriter & Text Specialist to take ownership of packaging copy accuracy, presentation, proofreading, and print-readiness across skincare and haircare products.

This position works closely with Design, Product Development, Regulatory, NPI, and other cross-functional teams to ensure packaging artwork progresses accurately through development, approval, revision, and final print release.

Key Responsibilities

Write, edit, and professionally polish copy for skincare, haircare, and beauty-product packaging.

Review and proofread text across bottles, jars, tubes, cartons, labels, inserts, boxes, and other packaging materials.

Conduct detailed line-by-line proofreading of final artwork before printing.

Check spelling, grammar, punctuation, terminology, measurements, ingredients, directions, warnings, claims, product names, quantities, and other required text.

Review artwork for text alignment, spacing, hierarchy, font consistency, readability, legibility, and overall visual presentation.

Check that required text meets applicable minimum font-size and legibility requirements.

Identify missing, incorrect, duplicated, outdated, or inconsistent information before artwork is released.

Work closely with Design to correct copy placement, alignment, spacing, font, hierarchy, and layout issues.

Work with Regulatory and Product Development teams to ensure packaging copy is consistent with approved regulatory requirements, product information, and claims.

Maintain accurate and controlled packaging copy versions for each SKU, including revisions and approved final copy.

Ensure superseded or incorrect copy is not carried forward into production artwork.

Review artwork revisions and confirm that approved text has not been unintentionally changed during design updates.

Maintain clear records of approved copy, revisions, comments, and final sign-off.

Provide the final copy sign-off before artwork proceeds to print, confirming that the copy has been reviewed and is ready for production.

Support multiple packaging projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Identify potential packaging-text issues early and communicate them clearly to the responsible teams.

Support continuous improvement of packaging copy standards, proofreading processes, and artwork review procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Excellent command of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and professional copywriting.

Masters Degree in English is Preferred

Exceptional proofreading and editing skills with strong attention to very small details.

Strong visual awareness and ability to identify errors in spacing, alignment, hierarchy, font size, formatting, and layout.

Genuine interest in beauty, skincare, haircare, cosmetics, packaging, branding, and consumer products.

Comfortable reviewing and working with Adobe artwork, packaging layouts, labels, and print-ready files.

Ability to understand packaging artwork and identify text-related issues within visual designs.

Strong organizational and version-control skills, particularly when managing multiple SKUs and artwork revisions.

Able to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with Design, Regulatory, Product Development, NPI, and other teams.

Comfortable questioning unclear, incomplete, inconsistent, or incorrect information rather than allowing errors to pass through.

Strong sense of ownership and responsibility for the accuracy of packaging copy.

Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize work according to production and print deadlines.

High level of professional discipline and attention to detail.