Director, Package Development
About The Position
The Director of Package Development collaborates with the Founder, Product Development, and cross-functional teams to develop and execute new color and skincare products from concept through launch. This leadership role manages and supports a team, taking a solution-oriented and strategic approach to ensure projects meet design, quality, cost, risk, sustainability, functionality, and manufacturability objectives. The role oversees packaging activities throughout product development, including concept evaluation, sourcing, development, sampling, validation, commercialization, line support, and resourcing. It provides technical guidance to the Packaging team, manages supplier relationships, and works with contract manufacturers, production teams, Quality, and Operations to support successful product launches and operational excellence.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of package development experience.
- BA/BS in Packaging Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent.
- Solid knowledge of the prestige/luxury beauty market and interest in products and packaging.
- Understanding of packaging sustainability and global compliance.
- Technical competency analyzing geometric objects in two and three dimensions, including clearances and component fit and finish.
- Comprehensive knowledge of materials used in primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging construction and manufacturing, including decoration techniques and materials.
- Comprehensive knowledge of test methods used to validate component and package performance.
- Adaptability and flexibility, including the ability to switch priorities quickly.
- Exceptional project management experience.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and tasks precisely and in detail.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and business skills.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and project management platforms.
- Ability to work from the Corporate Office at least 60% of the time.
Responsibilities
- Conduct feasibility assessments for packaging concepts and components, evaluating functionality, manufacturability, cost, tooling, timelines, technical risks, and global consistency.
- Identify and communicate timeline challenges, provide milestone updates, and escalate technical or scheduling risks.
- Provide engineering technical support, expertise, and guidance to the Packaging team.
- Partner cross-functionally on risk assessments and corrective actions throughout development and validation.
- Source and develop stock and custom primary and secondary packaging, including supplier briefs and technical specifications.
- Review, approve, and manage technical drawings, component submissions, and packaging specifications.
- Create and maintain Bills of Materials and review and approve fill and assembly instructions.
- Manage artwork development, including initiating requests and reviewing files for technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and production readiness.
- Lead packaging validation and testing, including compatibility, transit, drop, and performance testing; analyze results and recommend improvements.
- Develop packaging test protocols, validation plans, and cross-functional Standard Operating Procedures.
- Collaborate with contract manufacturers and production teams to assess feasibility, improve manufacturing efficiency, and support line trials, pilot runs, and commercial production.
- Research innovative packaging formats, sustainable materials, decoration techniques, and emerging technologies aligned with brand and business objectives.
- Work with Quality and Operations to determine root causes, resolutions, and alternatives as needed.
- Coordinate development of photo-ready, retailer, and internal meeting comps for new product development.
- Build and maintain supplier relationships through regular engagement, business reviews, industry trade shows, and supplier meetings.
- Manage packaging work across concept evaluation, sourcing, development, sampling, validation, commercialization, line support, and resourcing initiatives.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Disability insurance
- Retirement savings plans and company match
- Paid family leave
- Education-related programs
- Paid holidays
- Discretionary vacation time
- Eligibility for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan, based on personal performance and company results
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
