Industrial Design & Packaging Innovation Senior Manager.

WovenWorks • Plano, TX

2d • $120,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

WovenWorks is seeking a Senior Partnership Manager with industrial design experience to lead the Packaging Innovation Lab (PIL) at PepsiCo’s R&D Center in Plano, TX. The PIL is a cutting-edge prototyping facility that brings packaging innovation to life, leveraging advanced 2D/3D printing and rapid prototyping to deliver new-to-world concepts for PepsiCo’s brands. In this role, you’ll lead onsite operations, manage a high-performing team, and partner closely with PepsiCo stakeholders to deliver high-quality packaging innovation at speed and scale. WovenWorks is a brand packaging design agency where strategy, creativity, and execution come together to drive growth for leading global brands. We value curiosity, ownership, and bold thinking, and we’re building a team that wants to shape what’s next.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in industrial design
• 8+ years of experience in packaging
• Strong background in structural packaging (CPG experience preferred)
• Advanced SolidWorks (surface + solid modeling)
• Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping (2D/3D) tools and equipment
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex workflows
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous innovation environments

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Industrial Design, Engineering, or related field
• Experience with Monday, Adobe Creative Suite, and KeyShot
• Knowledge of materials across additive and moulding processes
• Experience across the full product development lifecycle

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of 4 onsite designers/prototyping specialists
• Set the standard for quality, pace, and collaboration
• Ensure compliance with safety (EHS) and onsite policies
• Oversee intake, prioritisation, and execution of all projects
• Manage multiple fast-moving workstreams and shifting priorities
• Ensure consistent, high-quality delivery against tight timelines
• Serve as the primary day-to-day client lead
• Align on project scope, timing, and expectations
• Communicate proactively, including managing pushback when needed
• Manage equipment, materials, and vendors
• Ensure maintenance, calibration, and operational readiness
• Recommend new tools and technologies to expand capabilities
• Facilitate ideation, co-creation, and innovation sessions
• Act as a visible ambassador for the PIL (tours, presentations)
• Help teams navigate ambiguity and early-stage concepting
• Coordinate with broader WovenWorks teams for backup support
• Maintain seamless delivery during resource gaps

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree