Brand Packaging Project Manager

Do it Best•Fort Wayne, IN

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Brand Packaging Project Manager is responsible for executing and ensuring the consistent application of private brand strategy across all assigned products and packaging. Reporting directly to the Director of Brand Management, this role serves as the central project management lead for packaging initiatives—coordinating across Marketing, Global Sourcing, Merchandising, Legal, Creative, and external vendors. This position owns the end-to-end packaging workflow, ensuring projects move efficiently from concept through production, adhere to established brand standards, meet regulatory requirements, and launch on time. The role also drives continuous improvement through post-mortem reviews, competitive research, and process optimization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
3–5 years of experience in Marketing, Brand Management, Merchandising, Operations, Supply Chain, Retail, or Wholesale
Strong project management experience in a cross-functional environment
Advanced organizational, communication, and follow-up skills
Monday.com – project management and workflow tracking
Ziflow – artwork proofing and approval management
Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
Adobe Acrobat Pro – proofing, annotations, and markups
Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Nice To Haves

Experience with packaging design and development
Graphic design or creative production experience
Experience working with private label brands
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements for packaging

Responsibilities

Brand Execution & Standards Oversee brand implementation on private label products, ensuring consistent brand identity across products, packaging, and labels
Ensure all packaging adheres to established brand standards, visual identity, and messaging guidelines
Maintain and update brand and packaging documentation, templates, and guidelines as needed
Project Management & Workflow Ownership Lead end-to-end project management for packaging initiatives, from initial specifications through final production
Utilize Monday.com to manage timelines, deliverables, dependencies, approvals, and stakeholder accountability
Ensure all project inputs are accurate, complete, and delivered on time for the Creative team
Proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and scope changes; recommend and implement solutions
Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with Merchandising and Global Sourcing to align on product, packaging, and label specifications
Work directly with Legal to ensure all trademarks, licenses, regulatory requirements, and packaging specifications are met
Serve as the primary point of contact between Brand, Creative, Sourcing, Merchandising, Legal, and vendors throughout the packaging lifecycle
Creative, Artwork & Proofing Management Own and manage the packaging proofing process from initial artwork through final approval
Utilize Ziflow to execute, track, and document all artwork proofing and approvals with internal and external stakeholders
Ensure all required reviewers (Brand, Legal, Merchandising, Global Sourcing, and vendors) are engaged at the appropriate stages of the proofing process
Enforce proofing timelines and approval deadlines to prevent project delays
Review and proof packaging artwork, labels, instruction sheets, and diagrams for accuracy, compliance, and adherence to brand standards
Ensure all feedback is consolidated, clearly communicated, and properly resolved prior to final approval
Maintain organized proofing records and approval history to support audits, compliance, and future reference
Vendor & External Partner Management Develop and maintain relationships with domestic and international vendors related to packaging design and execution
Collaborate with vendors on print guidelines, specifications, expectations, and due dates
Communicate design updates, revisions, and production changes clearly and efficiently
Legal, Trademark & Compliance Initiate and manage trademark processes, including documentation and coordination with Legal and other partners
Ensure all packaging content meets legal, regulatory, and compliance standards prior to production
Data, Documentation & Quality Control Maintain and audit private label product and packaging data across systems, databases, and files
Ensure accuracy and consistency of product information throughout the packaging lifecycle
Perform quality control checks, audits, and reporting related to packaging and brand execution
Competitive Research & Continuous Improvement Conduct competitive and category research to evaluate packaging trends, claims, and consumer communication
Share insights and recommendations with Brand and Creative teams to keep packaging relevant and on trend
Lead post-mortem meetings following key projects to evaluate performance, identify improvements, and document learnings
Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and cross-functional collaboration
Additional Responsibilities Support packaging-related operational planning and process documentation
Assist with reporting, summaries, and presentations as needed
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned