Masha Portiansky

PRO

Language

Russian
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Design Director at ESTÉE LAUDER, INC.
November 1, 2016 - Present
Responsible for design of primary and secondary packaging for Luxury skincare and makeup categories from concept to global launch; Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve brand goals for each launch; Directed Industrial Designers to translate concepts into 3D models; Worked with Model Makers to build prototypes; Maintained CMF consistency and quality in global production for each product launch.
Art Director: NARS Cosmetics at SHISEIDO AMERICAS CORPORATION
November 1, 2016 - September 11, 2025
Developed concepts for art direction to support seasonal makeup collections; Directed photo shoots for stylized product photography; Designed primary and secondary packaging for new launches and specialty programs; Created display systems and brand guidelines for global retail partners; Traveled for on-site print production and packaging manufacturing approval.
Design Director at SUE DEVITT BEAUTY
April 1, 2012 - September 11, 2025
Print, packaging, visual merchandising, and digital design; Directed freelance designers and copywriters; Re-designed brand logo and set new design standards.
Associate Design Director: La Mer, Jo Malone, Bobbi Brown at ESTÉE LAUDER, INC.
May 1, 2010 - September 11, 2025
Print design for POSM and PR needs for all product launches; Concept and art direction for stylized product photography; Designed the new full line brochure for all markets.
Assistant Design Director at GARTH CLARK GALLERY
February 1, 2007 - September 11, 2025
Re-designed the gallery website & maintained content; Created identity design for the gallery’s non-profit organization; Information design for gallery exhibitions.
Illustrator / Designer at LEFEVRE STUDIOS, INC.
May 1, 2002 - September 11, 2025
Created technical drawings for public art installations; Executed clay models for bronze reliefs; Historical research for concept and design execution.
Art Direction, Packaging Design at IO Beauty
April 1, 2012 - September 11, 2025
Art direction and packaging design for beauty brand projects within freelance capacity.
Packaging Design at Lauren Hutton
April 1, 2010 - September 11, 2025
Packaging design projects for Lauren Hutton line within freelance capacity.
Ceramic Design and Production at Modus Design
December 1, 2002 - September 11, 2025
Ceramic design and production within freelance capacity.
Store Design, Visual Merchandising at Vitra
December 1, 2002 - September 11, 2025
Store design and visual merchandising within freelance capacity.
Furniture Design, Illustration at Douglas Fitch Design
October 1, 2001 - September 11, 2025
Furniture design and illustration within freelance capacity.
Design Director at Estée Lauder, Inc.
November 1, 2016 - Present
Responsible for design of primary and secondary packaging for Luxury Skincare and Makeup categories from concept to global launch. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve Brand goals for each launch. Collaborated with Brand and supplier-side engineers to bring creative vision to scaled global production across multiple suppliers. Directed Industrial Designers to execute concept into 3D models. Worked with Model Makers to build concept prototypes. Maintained consistency in CMF and quality in Global production execution for each product launch.
Art Director at Shiseido Americas Corporation (NARS Cosmetics)
November 1, 2016 - September 11, 2025
Developed concepts for art direction to support seasonal makeup collections. Directed photo shoots for stylized product photography. Designed primary and secondary packaging for new launches and specialty programs. Created display systems and brand guidelines for global retail partners. Traveled for on-site print production and packaging manufacturing approval.
Design Director at SUE DEVITT BEAUTY
April 1, 2012 - September 11, 2025
Print, packaging, visual merchandising, and digital design. Directed freelance designers and copywriters. Re-designed brand logo and set new design standards.
Associate Design Director at ESTÉE LAUDER, INC.
May 1, 2010 - September 11, 2025
La Mer, Jo Malone, Bobbi Brown. Print design for POSM and PR needs for all product launches. Concept and art direction for stylized product photography. Designed the new full line brochure for all markets.
Assistant Design Director at Garth Clark Gallery
February 1, 2007 - September 11, 2025
Re-designed the gallery website & maintained content. Created identity design for the gallery’s non-profit organization. Information design for gallery exhibitions.
Illustrator / Designer at LEFEVRE STUDIOS, INC.
May 1, 2002 - September 11, 2025
Created technical drawings for public art installations. Executed clay models for bronze reliefs. Historical research for concept and design execution.
Art Direction at IO Beauty
April 1, 2012 - September 11, 2025
Art Direction, Packaging Design for IO Beauty (Freelance). March 2011–April 2012.
Packaging Designer at Lauren Hutton
April 1, 2010 - September 11, 2025
Packaging Design. April 2008–April 2010.
Ceramic Design and Production at Modus Design
December 1, 2002 - September 11, 2025
Ceramic Design and Production. May 2002–December 2002.
Store Design, Visual Merchandising at Vitra
December 1, 2002 - September 11, 2025
Store Design, Visual Merchandising. June 2002–December 2002.
Furniture Design, Illustration at Douglas Fitch Design
October 1, 2001 - September 11, 2025
Furniture Design, Illustration. January 2001–October 2001.
Design Director at Estée Lauder, Inc.
January 31, 2025 - October 21, 2025
Responsible for design of primary and secondary packaging for Luxury Skincare and Makeup categories from concept to global launch. Executed trend research to inspire creative concepts for product form and CMF. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve Brand goals for each launch. Directed Industrial Designers to execute concept into 3D models. Worked with Model Makers to build concept prototypes. Maintained consistency in CMF and quality in Global production across multiple suppliers.
Art Director at Shiseido Americas Corporation (NARS Cosmetics)
November 30, 2016 - October 21, 2025
Developed concepts for art direction to support seasonal makeup collections. Directed photo shoots for stylized product photography. Designed primary and secondary packaging for new launches and specialty programs. Created display systems and brand guidelines for global retail partners. Traveled for on-site print production and packaging manufacturing approval.
Design Director at Sue Devitt Beauty
April 30, 2012 - October 21, 2025
Print, packaging, visual merchandising, and digital design. Directed freelance designers and copywriters. Re-designed brand logo and set new design standards.
Associate Design Director at ESTÉE LAUDER, INC. (La Mer, Jo Malone, Bobbi Brown)
May 31, 2010 - October 21, 2025
Print design for POSM and PR needs for all product launches. Concept and art direction for stylized product photography. Designed the new full line brochure for all markets.
Assistant Design Director at Garth Clark Gallery
February 28, 2007 - October 21, 2025
Re-designed the gallery website and maintained content. Created identity design for the gallery’s non-profit organization. Information design for gallery exhibitions.
Illustrator / Designer at LEFEVRE STUDIOS, INC.
May 31, 2002 - October 21, 2025
Created technical drawings for public art installations. Executed clay models for bronze reliefs. Historical research for concept and design execution.
Freelance Designer at IO Beauty
April 30, 2012 - October 21, 2025
Art Direction, Packaging Design
Freelance Designer at Lauren Hutton
April 30, 2010 - October 21, 2025
Packaging Design
Freelance Designer at Modus Design
December 31, 2002 - October 21, 2025
Ceramic Design and Production
Freelance Designer at Vitra
December 31, 2002 - October 21, 2025
Store Design, Visual Merchandising
Freelance Designer at Douglas Fitch Design
October 31, 2001 - October 21, 2025
Furniture Design, Illustration

Education

BFA Product Design at Parsons School of Design, The New School, New York, NY
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Product Design at Parsons School of Design, The New School, New York, NY
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001
BFA Product Design at Parsons School of Design, The New School
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001

Qualifications

Cosmetic Massage Roller D922596
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Cosmetic Bottle D924694
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Lipstick Case D944456, D944457, D944458, D944459
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Cosmetic Bottle D 9 5 3167
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Cosmetic Bottle with Attached Applicator D1043369
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Lipstick Case D 1 0 3 117 0
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Bottle with Cap D10 5 5 6 97
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Vial Assembly with Actuator
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Cosmetic Massage Roller
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Cosmetic Bottle
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Lipstick Case
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Cosmetic Bottle
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Cosmetic Bottle with Attached Applicator
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Lipstick Case
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Bottle
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Vial Assembly with Actuator D1069157
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
Cosmetic Massage Roller D922596
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
Cosmetic Bottle D924694
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
Lipstick Case D944456
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
Lipstick Case D944457
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
Lipstick Case D944458
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
Lipstick Case D944459
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
Cosmetic Bottle D953167
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
Cosmetic Bottle with Attached Applicator D1043369
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
Lipstick Case D1031170
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
Bottle D1055697
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Manufacturing
    uniE621 Re-Nutriv Brilliance Face and Eye Serum Packaging Design
    Designed primary Face and Eye Serum packaging for Estée Lauder's Re-Nutriv. Face serum proprietary bottle design is refillable with custom glass faceting details and unique cap pattern. Eye Serum bottle has custom glass faceting as well as a magnetic feature for the cap and applicator wand. Applicator has a patented cooling ceramic tip that gently massages the eye area and reduced puffiness. designer packaging branding innovation
    uniE621 Advanced Night Repair Overnight Mask
    Designer primary packaging for new overnight mask for Estée Lauder's Advanced Night Repair line. Designed custom soft square glass jar that aligns with the franchise. Designed brand type layout for product name. packaging design branding graphicdesigner designer
    uniE621 Advanced Night Repair Eye Lift Serum
    Designed bottle and cap for new Eye Lift Serum for Estée Lauder's Advanced Night Repair line. Glass bottle follows the soft square silhouette of the iconic face serum, while the PCR cap completes a modern, monolithic form. Both components have a fading amber gradient creating a play of light. packaging design branding sustainability
    uniE621 Advanced Night Repair Serum packaging upgrade
    Upgraded primary packaging for Estée Lauder's iconic serum across 6 sizes. Material upgrade from plastic to glass, in a new modernized silhouette. Deco upgrade from solid amber to a gradient, showing product at the bottom and creating a more pleasing design. branding designer packaging graphics