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I'm a packaging design director with 18+ years of experience across beauty, lifestyle, entertainment, and consumer goods. I have a sharp eye for detail, an obsession with precision, and a passion for crafting packaging that sells, tells a story, and elevates brands. Throughout my career, I've led teams, executed standout designs, and collaborated with product development and marketing to align packaging with brand. I’ve delivered campaigns and launches globally, from luxury makeup lines to major consumer goods projects, while streamlining production, reducing costs, and elevating print outcomes.…I'm a packaging design director with 18+ years of experience across beauty, lifestyle, entertainment, and consumer goods. I have a sharp eye for detail, an obsession with precision, and a passion for crafting packaging that sells, tells a story, and elevates brands. Throughout my career, I've led teams, executed standout designs, and collaborated with product development and marketing to align packaging with brand. I’ve delivered campaigns and launches globally, from luxury makeup lines to major consumer goods projects, while streamlining production, reducing costs, and elevating print outcomes.

Jesus Bonaguro

Packaging Designer, Graphic Designer, Art Director, +2

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I'm a packaging design director with 18+ years of experience across beauty, lifestyle, entertainment, and consumer goods. I have a sharp eye for detail, an obsession with precision, and a passion for crafting packaging that sells, tells a story, and elevates brands. Throughout my career, I've led teams, executed standout designs, and collaborated with product development and marketing to align packaging with brand. I’ve delivered campaigns and launches globally, from luxury makeup lines to major consumer goods projects, while streamlining production, reducing costs, and elevating print outcomes.…I'm a packaging design director with 18+ years of experience across beauty, lifestyle, entertainment, and consumer goods. I have a sharp eye for detail, an obsession with precision, and a passion for crafting packaging that sells, tells a story, and elevates brands. Throughout my career, I've led teams, executed standout designs, and collaborated with product development and marketing to align packaging with brand. I’ve delivered campaigns and launches globally, from luxury makeup lines to major consumer goods projects, while streamlining production, reducing costs, and elevating print outcomes.

Available to hire

I’m a packaging design director with 18+ years of experience across beauty, lifestyle, entertainment, and consumer goods. I have a sharp eye for detail, an obsession with precision, and a passion for crafting packaging that sells, tells a story, and elevates brands.

Throughout my career, I’ve led teams, executed standout designs, and collaborated with product development and marketing to align packaging with brand. I’ve delivered campaigns and launches globally, from luxury makeup lines to major consumer goods projects, while streamlining production, reducing costs, and elevating print outcomes.

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Packaging Art Director at MONAT Global

January 1, 2021 - June 6, 2024

Led full packaging design from concept to production. Collaborated with product development and marketing to align packaging with brand. Managed and mentored a design team. Created packaging for MONAT's record-breaking makeup line launch. Streamlined production for cost and quality efficiency. Established vendor communications to perfect print outcomes.

Senior Graphic Designer at MONAT Global

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021

Designed packaging and marketing assets for premium launches. Elevated packaging standards during MONAT's global expansion. Partnered with marketing and product teams to execute campaign visuals.

Creative | Packaging Art Director at Big Publications & Formula 420

January 1, 2014 - June 6, 2024

Directed branding and design for national B2B trade shows. Led the packaging and marketing design for Formula 420's product lines. Produced signage, event branding, and marketing for major shows nationwide. Worked directly with stakeholders to translate goals into visual strategies.

Design Director at DV Advertising International

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014

Led the creative direction across print, digital, and branding projects for a diverse range of clients. Delivered comprehensive brand identity packages, including logo systems, brand guidelines, packaging, and marketing assets. Directed the design and production of advertising campaigns, print collateral, signage, and trade show materials.

Senior Creative at Warner Bros. Entertainment Group

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009

Conceptualized and executed 10+ international marketing campaigns for major film releases, increasing pre-sale ticket revenue across European markets. Designed key art, packaging, advertising assets, digital banners, and promotional materials for blockbuster films and TV properties. Assessed creative production for global premieres, theatrical releases, and outdoor advertising. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive brand messaging across regions. Translated brand guidelines into creative packaging designs for 50+ global product launches across diverse cultural markets and 10+ language adaptations, resulting in increased international sales.

Packaging Art Director at MONAT Global

January 1, 2021 - June 20, 2024

Led full packaging design from concept to production. Collaborated with product development and marketing to align packaging with brand. Managed and mentored a design team. Created packaging for MONAT’s record-breaking makeup line launch. Streamlined production for cost and quality efficiency. Established vendor communications to perfect print outcomes.

Senior Graphic Designer at MONAT Global

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021

Designed packaging and marketing assets for premium launches. Elevated packaging standards during MONAT’s global expansion. Partnered with marketing and product teams to execute campaign visuals.

Creative | Packaging Art Director at Big Publications & Formula 420

January 1, 2014 - June 20, 2024

Directed branding and design for national B2B trade shows. Led the packaging and marketing design for Formula 420’s product lines. Produced signage, event branding, and marketing for major shows nationwide. Worked directly with stakeholders to translate goals into visual strategies.

Design Director at DV Advertising International

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014

Senior Creative at Warner Bros. Entertainment Group

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009

Conceptualized and executed 10+ international marketing campaigns for major film releases, resulting in a increase in pre-sale ticket revenue across European markets. Designed key art, packaging, advertising assets, digital banners, and promotional materials for blockbuster films and TV properties. Assessed creative production for global premieres, theatrical releases, DVD/Blu-ray covers, point-of-sale displays, and outdoor advertising. Collaborated with cross-functional teams including producers, marketing executives, localization teams, and external agencies to ensure cohesive brand messaging across regions. Translated brand guidelines into creative packaging designs for 50+ global product launches, adapting art for diverse cultural markets and 10+ language adaptations resulting in increased international sales.

Packaging Art Director at MONAT Global

January 1, 2021 - April 26, 2024

Led full packaging design from concept to production. Collaborated with product development and marketing to align packaging with brand. Managed and mentored a design team. Created packaging for MONAT’s record-breaking makeup line launch. Streamlined production for cost and quality efficiency. Established vendor communications to perfect print outcomes.

Senior Graphic Designer at MONAT Global

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021

Designed packaging and marketing assets for premium launches. Elevated packaging standards during MONAT’s global expansion. Partnered with marketing and product teams to execute campaign visuals.

Creative | Packaging Art Director at Big Publications & Formula 420

January 1, 2014 - April 26, 2024

Design Director at DV Advertising International

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014

Senior Creative at Warner Bros. Entertainment Group

January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009

Conceptualized and executed 10+ international marketing campaigns for major film releases, resulting in increased pre-sale ticket revenue across European markets. Designed key art, packaging, advertising assets, digital banners, and promotional materials for blockbuster films and TV properties. Assessed creative production for global premieres, theatrical releases, DVD/Blu-ray covers, point-of-sale displays, and outdoor advertising. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive brand messaging across regions. Translated brand guidelines into creative packaging designs for 50+ global product launches, adapting art for diverse cultural markets and multiple language adaptations leading to increased international sales.

Packaging Design Director at MONAT Global

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024

Led full packaging design from concept to production; collaborated with product development and marketing to align packaging with brand; managed and mentored a design team; created packaging for MONAT’s makeup line launch; streamlined production for cost and quality efficiency; established vendor communications to perfect print outcomes.

Packaging Design Lead at MONAT Global

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021

Designed packaging and marketing assets for premium launches; elevated packaging standards during MONAT’s global expansion; partnered with marketing and product teams to execute campaign visuals.

Graphic Designer at DV Advertising International

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014

Led branding and design for advertising campaigns; produced signage, event branding, and marketing materials; translated goals into visual strategies for campaigns.

Packaging Designer / Brand Designer at Big Publications & Formula 420

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2024

Led packaging and marketing design for Formula 420’s product lines; produced signage, event branding, and marketing for major shows nationwide.

Senior Packaging Designer at MONAT Global

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021

Designed packaging and marketing assets for premium launches; elevated packaging standards during MONAT’s global expansion; partnered with marketing and product teams to execute campaign visuals.

Art Director at DV Advertising International

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014

Directed the design and production of advertising campaigns, print collateral, signage, and trade show materials; led cross-functional teams to ensure quality and consistency; translated brand guidelines into creative outputs for multiple clients.

Designer / Branding Lead at Big Publications & Formula 420

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2024

Designed packaging and marketing assets for premium launches; directed branding and design for national B2B trade shows; produced signage, event branding, and marketing for major shows nationwide; worked directly with stakeholders to translate goals into visual strategies.