Associate Director, Packaging Design & Strategy
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Job Location:
Beverly Hills, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 150000 - 170000
Posted on:
15-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
WHY JOIN ALO
Mindful movement. Its at the core of why we do what we do at ALOits our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat making their lives and their communities better. Thats the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life.
OVERVIEW
Were seeking an Associate Director Packaging Design & Strategy to lead the evolution of ALOs global packaging program. This role will define the packaging system that delivers on our luxury wellness aesthetic while driving sustainability operational efficiency and brand consistency across womenswear menswear luxury bags beauty footwear and wellness.
As part of the Brand Creative team youll partner closely with our Design Director and collaborate across merchandising operations sustainability and retail to ensure packaging elevates the brand experience at every touchpoint in store online and in the unboxing moment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Working closely with the Design Director define ALOs packaging vision & system: brand architecture tiering (core/premium/luxury/gifting) and a coherent unboxing/retail experience across categories and channels.
- Build a cohesive portfolio of packaging solutions that reflect ALOs premium luxury-driven aesthetic while balancing functionality scalability and cost.
- Develop brand packaging guidelines: Create toolkits for materials finishes colors and sustainability standards that unify packaging across categories and channels.
- Lead research & strategy: Audit competitors and adjacent industries (luxury fashion beauty lifestyle) to inform innovation and differentiation.
- Conduct hands-on research: Attend industry tradeshows supplier showcases and competitive shopping experiences to identify emerging materials finishes and sustainability innovations.
- Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with Merchandising Sustainability Ops and Sourcing to align packaging design with global needs and supply chain realities.
- Vendor partnership: Establish standards for quality and color evaluate new materials and oversee prototypes through to approval.
- Mentorship: Provide direction and creative guidance to a Packaging Production Designer ensuring design integrity translates into flawless execution.
- Drive sustainability: Advance ALOs goals by introducing recyclable renewable and minimal-waste packaging solutions that reinforce our values
QUALIFICATIONS
- 8 years of relevant experience in packaging design with proven impact in luxury retail fashion or beauty.
- Strong portfolio showcasing luxury packaging systems and an elevated aesthetic.
- Deep knowledge of materials print processes and finishing techniques that deliver premium experiences. Strategic thinker with ability to balance creativity operations and sustainability.
- Proficient in modern design and production software applications necessary for packaging design; able to adapt quickly to new tools and workflows.
- Strong communicator and collaborator comfortable presenting to creative leadership and crossfunctional partners.
The base salary range for this position is $150000 - $170000 per year which represents the current range for the base salary for this exempt position. Please note that actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location experience and performance. As such on occasion and when applicable there is the possibility that the final agreed-upon base salary may be outside of the upper end of the range. Please also note the range listed is just one component of the companys total rewards package for exempt employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses long term incentives a PTO policy and many other progressive benefits.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Marketing
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Research Experience
- Project Management
- Research & Development
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Modeling
- Leadership Experience
- Management Consulting
- Analytics
About Company
Shop the best yoga wear & accessories for yoga and working out. Wear-tested by yogis for the best fit. Shop celeb-approved yoga pants, workout tights, leggings, capris & lounge for women & men at aloyoga.com.
