Packaging Design Manager

Not Your Mother's•Tampa, FL

just now•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a Packaging Design Manager who is passionate about beauty, obsessed with the details, and excited to shape how our products show up on shelf and in consumers’ hands. This role will oversee the design, development, and ongoing maintenance of packaging across the Not Your Mother’s portfolio, ensuring every product reflects the brand’s visual identity while meeting production, regulatory, and retail requirements. Reporting to the Creative Director, this role will partner closely with Innovation, Marketing, Product Experience, and Creative Operations to bring new launches to life while evolving our existing packaging ecosystem. From concept development to artwork updates, dielines, and press checks, you’ll balance creative thinking with technical precision to ensure every package looks exactly as intended on shelf. At Not Your Mother’s Haircare, we believe in celebrating individuality and rewriting the rules of haircare. From our roots in sunny Florida, we create salon-worthy, clean, and cruelty-free products that empower people of all generations to express themselves boldly and authentically. We don’t chase trends; we create them. Our formulas are packed with unexpected benefits, elevated with quality ingredients, and designed to transform everyday routines into personal rituals of self-love. At NYM, we make beauty accessible, without compromising on performance or purpose. As we continue to grow and evolve, we’re looking for a Packaging Design Manager to join us in shaping the next chapter of our brand. If you're passionate about innovation, quality, and making an impact—you belong here. Our people and culture are what set us apart from other haircare companies. It’s not just about what we do here at Not Your Mother’s; it’s about how we do it too. We cherish values that spread LOVE FOR ALL by acknowledging that everyone is unique, and we’re all in this together. We encourage you to take the lead by MAKING YOUR MARK, because we love to do things differently, and we continue to grow by SHAKING THINGS UP and embracing change with courage. We put our heart into haircare, and it all starts with you!

Requirements

Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Experience working with die lines, print production, and packaging specifications
Strong understanding of materials, finishes, and manufacturing processes
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including marketing, product development, and production
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple packaging projects simultaneously
6–10+ years of experience in packaging design (beauty, personal care, or CPG preferred)
1-3 years of management or supervisory experience
Strong portfolio demonstrating packaging design across multiple formats

Nice To Haves

Experience working in beauty, skincare, or personal care packaging
Familiarity with packaging sustainability and emerging material innovations
Experience with 2D and 3D packaging rendering tools
Experience working on retail-driven brands where shelf impact is critical
Experience attending press checks or managing vendor relationships
Notice typography alignment on a shampoo bottle from across the aisle
Love the craft of packaging, from material finishes to color matching
Can move easily between creative design and highly technical production files
Thrive in fast-moving environments where launches and updates happen simultaneously
Enjoy collaborating with innovation teams to bring new product ideas to life
Stay curious about beauty packaging trends, materials, and manufacturing processes
Are calm under pressure and confident troubleshooting production issues

Responsibilities

Concept and design packaging for new product launches across primary and secondary packaging formats
Translate product positioning and brand strategy into packaging systems that stand out on shelf and resonate with consumers
Develop creative concepts for packaging, seasonal kits, and limited-edition launches
Partner with Creative leadership to evolve the visual expression of the brand through packaging
Create packaging mockups, prototypes, and visual presentations to support internal reviews and product development discussions
Oversee ongoing maintenance of existing packaging across the product portfolio
Manage packaging updates including copy revisions, regulatory updates, SKU additions, and artwork changes
Maintain packaging templates and systems to ensure consistency across product lines
Prepare final production files including dielines, color callouts, and print specifications
Work closely with vendors and manufacturers to ensure packaging executes as intended
Travel for press checks to review color, materials, and finishes during production runs
Troubleshoot production issues and ensure packaging meets quality and brand standards
Ensure all packaging files remain organized, accurate, and production-ready