Manager - Packaging

Michaels Stores•Irving, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager - Packaging leads private brand packaging through the development & execution of cost-effective, structurally sound, environmentally sustainable retail packaging to maintain & improve all private branded product. This position is a Brand Ambassador that collaborates & supports our cross-divisional teams, including product development, design, trend, marketing, packaging suppliers, vendors, global sourcing, and product integrity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years of related work experience in packaging design, management, or branding
Adobe Creative Suite
Production/Print Management
Microsoft Office
7 years of experience with a major retailer in design, project management, production and print.
Must have experience and a strong understanding of the regulatory guidelines for packaging and related laws in both the US and Canada
Must possess a high level of knowledge in branding, design, production, and print, and an overall expert in packaging development

Nice To Haves

Structural Engineering & Brand Development is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop a strategic vision for the department to ensure private brand packaging is of the highest quality, meets regulatory requirements, reflects our brand strategies, and drives sales for the company.
Lead communication with internal team, outside vendors, key stakeholders & cross-divisional partners.
Brand Ambassador that oversees the development of all private brands, brand intent, packaging style guides & execution to maintain the integrity & consistency of our brands.
Drive timelines and communicate to all key stakeholders for assurances on project delivery.
Lead the development and revisions of structural concepts and is impactful and influential in communicating to guide the buy-in of relevant teams.
Champions change to private brand packaging.
Recognize opportunities that will build brand awareness, drive sales, fund our company growth, and will appeal to our customers.
Creates a vision and style for photography for packaging.
Attends and leads photo shoots for projects to create inspiring and engaging packaging.
Review all pieces of packaging to ensure design and copy consistency.
Leverage consumer insights and evaluate competitive landscapes to develop/recommend/implement private brand design solutions that will drive retail sales.
Conducts market research on existing packaging, and conducts monthly store walks for competitive benchmarking identifying new packaging opportunities.
Create packaging mock-ups as needed to ensure branding consistency.
Partner with Legal & Product Integrity Teams & confirm packaging reflects legal and regulatory standards and passes appropriate quality specifications as established by the packaging manager.
Manage department budget and process invoices.
Work with IT on the implementation of technology systems critical to the delivery of packaging requirements & integrated with the PLM system.