Manager, Packaging Design Trends

As the Manager of Packaging Design you will lead packaging designers across our portfolio of trend-driven brands to create cost-effective eye-catching functional and safe packaging. You will drive concept-to-prototype execution art direct visual elements mentor junior talent and align packaging strategy with consumer trends.

What Will You Do:

• Manage and guide the design and development process (including brainstorming design prototype development and production) while ensuring deliverables are met within scheduled deadlines
• Develop innovative packaging design systems that are functional while also maintaining the aesthetics and brand integrity to meet packaging objectives
• Evaluates packaging designs for fit structure function suitable materials quality cost effectiveness manufacturability transportation industry best practices and high standards of the brand
• Evaluate consumer and market trends for packaging materials
• Responsible for managing time-line requirements and maintaining schedule to support production and communicating with leaders and global counterparts on updates progress objectives and any issues
• Work closely with senior mangers to quickly and efficiently resolve any issues
• Work collaboratively to develop and implement strategies across product lines
• Lead and attend cross functional team meetings
• Manage outsourced projects as required
• Collaborate with cross functional departments to produce functional yet eye catchingpackages
• Responsible for ensuring packaging designs accurately represent the companys brand
• Complete final mock-up designs using computer modeling software
• Prepare submissions for licensor approval
• Follow workflow and sign-off protocols to ensure final deliverables are error-free
• Prepare final files for production and work with the production team on specifics such as Pantone matching proofing etc.
• Approve print proofs and samples (FEPs) before going into production
• Have ownership over various packaging projects and work with outside vendors to help execute as needed
• Bring cohesion between available packaging materials and the aesthetics and functionality of the final product
• Participate in all stages of the employee life cycle for packaging design team
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisor Responsibilities

Manages People: Yes

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelors degree in Graphic Design art industrial design or related field is a plus.
• 3-5 years of packaging design experience in consumer products (CPG) with a focus on toys kids products and trend-driven brands.
• 2 year of leadership experience or management experience.
• Experience working with style guides die-lines structural concepts and physical mock-ups.
• Experience working with licensed brands.
• Background in trade show design and visual merchandising is a plus.

• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator Photoshop InDesign).

• Working knowledge of computer modeling software for mock-up designs.

• Deep understanding of printing processes and mechanical preparation (4-color spot/Pantone colors paper stock file formats bleeds resolution and proofing/FEP approvals).

• Knowledge of packaging materials and various manufacturing processes.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office & G-Suite.

• Excellent graphic design skills with a strong sense of aesthetics innovation and ability to art direct visual assets.

• Proven leadership abilities: coaching mentoring inspiring and developing creative talent.

• Exceptional project management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

• Proactive problem solver and critical thinker able to make strategic well-informed decisions under tight deadlines.

• Strong interpersonal visual verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels and external vendors.

• Stays actively informed on current marketplace trends innovations and the competitive toy landscape.

• Highly self-mot

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee but provide the primary duties and responsibilities of the role. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What we offer

The salary range for this position is $86400.00 $105420.00 / Yr. The base salary may vary based on experience role tenure performance industry and location. Eligibility for the annual performance incentive may apply. Jazwares is a multi-state employer so the salary range may not apply to other states.

Our benefits package includes basic medical insurance that is 100% company-paid for employees and their children employee basic life and AD&D insurance a 401(K) retirement program with Jazwares matching up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals short and long-term disability and tuition reimbursement.

Our work environment provides a flexible work schedule that includes Monday through Thursday on-site with an optional WFH on Fridays up to 20 workdays fully remote each year and Time Off for vacation and sick leave. Through Jazwares Cares you will have the opportunity to volunteer for up to 16 hours a year on community service projects.

Reasonable Accommodations

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working at Jazwares

At Jazwares we believe an innovative idea can come from anywhere and anyone. Through our three pillars we foster innovation and encourage creativity in every area of our business.

• Passion: Our conviction and enthusiasm show in our products relationships and commitment to our community.
• Collaboration: We share one vision worldwide constantly striving to improve and innovate together.
• Humility: We recognize the value in others and treat everyone with respect. Our strength lies in our people and talent.

Dont miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to be part of the fastest-growing toy company in the industry. Connect with us today and lets shape the future of play together!

JAZWARES is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color sex religion national or ethnic origin citizenship status ancestry disability age military status marital status sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. Jazwares is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities.

Who We Are

Jazwares a Berkshire Hathaway company is a leading global toy manufacturer with a robust portfolio of owned and licensed brands. Founded in 1997 Jazwares celebrates imaginative play with a progressive focus on identifying new and relevant trends to transform into high-quality products for consumers of all ages. Jazwares engages consumers through innovative play experiences with popular brands such as Squishmallows Pokémon Hello Kitty Star Wars Five Nights at Freddys Disney BumBumz and addition to toys offerings include costumes games and pillows. Headquartered in Plantation Florida Jazwares has offices worldwide and sells its products in over 100 countries. For more information visit and follow us on LinkedIn X Instagram and Facebook.

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Manager