Director, Packaging Development - FentyThe salary range for this position is $168,100 - $205,000 per year. Offered salary is dependent upon experience and San Francisco location. This is a hybrid role based in our downtown San Francisco office - Tues through Thursday in-office, with Monday and Friday remote.
Kendo Total Rewards offerings also include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental and vision insurance, flex paid time off program, parental leave, employee discount/perks, a retirement plan with employer contributions, Summer Fridays, opportunity to work from anywhere for two weeks during the calendar year and December wellness/shutdown week for applicable positions.
The Kendo house of brands currently includes: Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, Fenty Eau de Parfum, Fenty Hair, Ole Henriksen, Lip Lab.
SUMMARYThe Director, Packaging Development - Fenty will develop high quality, cost effective, fun and innovative packaging while exceeding internal expectations where possible. Responsibilities include concept ideation, component development, package testing and manufacturing execution.
RESPONSIBILITIESDevelopment- Guide technical, aesthetic & cost aspects of the design process, including concept ideation and 3D design
- Oversees all projects of all types (sellable, non-sellable, samples, accessories)
- Execute feasibility on design, COGS, manufacturing capabilities and timing
- Identify suitable suppliers based on project requirements
- Aware of cost impact of each component or methods of production
- Continue to evolve packaging aesthetics in coordination with Packaging Design
- Oversee color/deco submissions, standards, and range boards
- Resolve packaging related quality issues
- Follow and resolve packaging related timeline challenges
Engineering- Review and approve technical drawings
- Lead packaging tooling efforts
- Oversee packaging testing, analyze test results and assess associated risk
- Oversee line trials, fill wts, and component/assembly specs
Artwork- Issue label claim, dieline, recycling codes and UPC for artwork
- Artwork proofing for packaging related elements
- Maintain component specification and fill assembly instructions
- Support regional and QA package data inquiry
General- Lead and execute resourcing and cost savings initiatives
- Interface with Marketing, Creative, Operations and Product Development departments
- Understand cosmetic product and packaging manufacturing processes
- Participate in the development of new package development processes and systems
- Develop and maintain a professional knowledge of new or emerging trends in packaging technology
- Drive towards sustainability initiatives
- Manage budget
Managerial- Potentially oversee more than one brand
- Manage, lead, and train an effective team of 2-5 packaging developers
- Leads various meetings and discussions, both internal and external
- Has a strategic view beyond just packaging
REQUIREMENTS- BS degree in Packaging Engineering or a related technical discipline
- 10+ years of experience in package development/engineering with a best-in-class beauty company
- Proven track record of success and a broad understanding of cosmetics packaging
- Demonstrated history of successful cooperation and working relationships with Creative, Marketing, Product Development, and Operations
- Strong GMP knowledge
- Strategic developer as well as hands-on problem solver
- Strong independent and analytical thinking skills
- Excellent team player with strong relationship building skills
- Readily accepts and embraces change, comfortable navigating through ambiguity
- Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Excellent communication skills, to be able to deal effectively with all levels of the organization and suppliers
- Excellent organizational skills to manage the documentation, materials, samples and information
- Solid record of people management, effectively developing and leading a team of Packaging Developers
