Package Design Manager

Natural Organics Inc

$80K — $95K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in industrial design, art, graphic design, or related field
  • 5+ years in packaging design or related role
  • 1-3 years in a supervisory capacity
  • Proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, 3D modeling)
  • Experience with print production and vendor coordination

Responsibilities

  • Lead packaging design strategy to align with brand and marketing objectives
  • Oversee the entire packaging development process from concept to final production
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and timelines
  • Enforce brand guidelines to ensure consistency across packaging designs
  • Review and approve artwork and copy for quality and compliance
  • Coordinate with vendors on production quality and timelines
  • Manage budgets and project milestones to ensure adherence to financial constraints
  • Guide structural design choices for product usability and protection
  • Integrate sustainability practices into packaging design

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Discounted vitamins and supplements
  • State of the art relaxation room
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking a Package Design Manager to lead the planning, design, and execution of product packaging to ensure it is visually compelling, functionally sound, and aligned with brand strategy while meeting production and regulatory requirements.

Core Responsibilities
  • Lead packaging design strategy to support brand identity, product positioning, and marketing objectives.
  • Oversee the entire packaging process from concept to final production-ready files, including artwork, copy, and structural design.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as marketing, product, engineering, sourcing, and suppliers to define requirements, timelines, and feasibility.
  • Ensure brand consistency across all packaging by enforcing brand guidelines and design standards.
  • Review and approve packaging artwork, copy, and visual hierarchy for clarity, compliance, and aesthetic quality.
  • Coordinate with print vendors and packaging suppliers on quality, cost, and production timelines .
  • Manage budgets, milestones, and risks for packaging projects, ensuring adherence to approved budgets
  • Guide structural packaging decisions to protect products and improve usability.
  • Integrate sustainability goals into packaging design through material choices, waste reduction, and eco-friendly processes.
  • Support quality checks, press checks, and issue resolution during production.


Key Skills
  • Creative direction and visual design expertise
  • Brand consistency and marketing strategy insight
  • Packaging artwork and structural design knowledge
  • Print production and vendor management
  • Project management and stakeholder communication
  • Cost awareness and budget control
  • Regulatory labeling and safety compliance
  • Sustainability and environmental awareness


Typical Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in industrial design, art, graphic design, or related field
  • Experience: 5+ years in packaging design or related role, with 1-3 years in supervisory capacity
  • Tools: Proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, 3D modeling), print production knowledge, and vendor coordination skills

Benefits include: Competitive salary, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Aflac, Short- and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) with company match, Generous paid time off days and holidays. Opportunities for professional development and growth, Discounted vitamins, and supplements. State of the art relaxation room.

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