Senior Packaging Specialist

The TJX Companies, Inc.•Framingham, MA

2d•$85,600 - $109,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Packaging Specialist is an integral member of a cross-functional team that delivers trend-forward brand packaging solutions and supports the evolution of businesses and brands across TJX’s global divisions. This role drives the development of packaging and branding across selected categories and oversees supplier relationships to ensure packaging quality and deadlines are met. The specialist collaborates with Product Development, Buyers, Merchandising, Trend, Regulatory, Legal, Sourcing, and Sustainability teams, and directs team members, freelancers, interns, and contractors in developing and executing brand packaging. The role covers packaging from concept through approval, production, and delivery, including photography and packaging requirements. The position is located at the TJX Home Office in Framingham, Massachusetts.

Requirements

A minimum of 5–8 years of design-related experience.
Proven results managing multidisciplinary design teams or designers.
Demonstrated experience guiding business stakeholders through the design process, delivering a vision, and adhering to brand integrity.
Ability to think across multiple platforms, including product, merchandising, and new forms of brand communication.
Management experience to influence, drive change, and drive vision.
In-depth knowledge of design and cultural trends to develop cohesive design solutions.
Excellent sense of color, type, and style.
Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects, and work well under pressure.
Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, and supporting Microsoft Office programs.

Nice To Haves

BFA or related degree in design preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee creation of trend-forward brand packaging across various apparel categories.
Partner with Product Development and Merchandising to address lifestyle needs by product category and influence design decisions.
Collaborate with Product Development and Trend teams to create compelling brand packaging.
Ensure vendor packaging quality through an established approval process and ensure deadlines are met.
Create and direct brand packaging for products such as boxes, hangtags, and labels.
Prioritize and direct designers, freelancers, interns, and/or contractors in design and content creation.
Manage the process from conception to shelf, approving and overseeing successful execution of all components before press and delivery.
Communicate with Product Development and Regulatory teams throughout the design process, including reviewing and proofing packaging.
Maintain adherence to T&A and deadlines; establish acceptable print, color, and construction tolerances and develop methods to improve efficiency.
Manage package photography requirements, direct styling, and ensure photo quality, content, and timelines.
Partner with Legal and the trademark administrator to research new brand names and ensure legal and trademark requirements are met.
Work with Sourcing and Sustainability teams to develop cost-efficient, trend-forward, sustainable packaging.
Perform special projects as assigned.