Oana Tanasa

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I believe packaging is where design, strategy, and production meet to create real business impact.

About

I believe packaging is where design, strategy, and production meet to create real business impact. With over 12 years of experience in FMCG and beauty, I specialize in packaging design, artwork systems, and print execution, ensuring that creative concepts translate seamlessly into production-ready solutions. My work bridges design, brand, and manufacturing teams, with a strong focus on consistency, efficiency, and scalability across markets.

I also lead process optimization and artwork automation initiatives to streamline workflows and improve operational performance, delivering award-winning packaging designs and transformative leadership across global brands.

  • 14 years' experience
  • Joined March 2026

Languages

  • EnglishAdvanced
  • GermanBeginner
  • Spanish; CastilianBeginner
  • Romanian, Moldavian, MoldovanFluent

Industry experience

  • Consumer Goods
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 6 roles

Intern, UI/UX Design · Bronze Anvil AgencyJan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

Created wireframes and prototypes for client projects; gathered user feedback to inform design iterations; collaborated with team on design brainstorming; assisted in creating design documentation and style guides; assisted in maintaining design assets and project files.

Artwork Management Lead · Estée Lauder CompaniesFeb 2022 – Feb 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Coordinate and oversee the entire label artwork process for beauty products and cosmetics for travel retail worldwide, with an emphasis on the Chinese market. Manage a portfolio of 25 brands and 3000 SKUs. Coordinate multiple stakeholders, including designers, suppliers, and quality teams across 7 departments. Ensure the highest standards of quality, consistency, and efficiency. Manage and mentor a team of 4 specialists. Research, propose, and implement artwork systems. Deliver packaging solutions reflecting brand value and identity. Adapt existing artwork to alternative layouts and formats.

Packaging & Artwork Consultant · Weleda AGFeb 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 10 mos

Led artwork development and ensured compliance across global packaging projects; identified and implemented improvements in artwork processes and workflows; bridged design, brand, and production teams to ensure seamless execution; supported packaging development with a strong focus on print feasibility and consistency; developed packaging design concepts and contributed to brand consistency through the creation of visual guidelines and systems; delivered high-quality outputs under tight timelines in a multi-market environment.

Pre-Print Team Leader · SIG COMBIBLOCMar 2018 – Jan 2022 · 3 yrs 11 mos
Pre-Print Team Coordinator · SIG COMBIBLOCJan 2017 – Feb 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos
Packaging Designer · FARMEC S.A.Apr 2012 – Jan 2017 · 4 yrs 10 mos

Education

Bachelor of Science in Interaction Design · Sunrise University2030 – 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Industrial and Product Design · University of Art and Design Cluj-Napoca2008 – 2011

Certifications and awards

Take the Lead!2030 – 2026
Color Management in Rotogravure2030 – 2026

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