Full Job Description
The Packaging Innovations Manager is a strategic role that involves leading the development of new packaging solutions that are creative, functional, and enhance the product's consumer appeal. This role involves working at the intersection of design and engineering, pushing the boundaries of traditional packaging to innovate within the constraints of production feasibility and cost efficiency. You will collaborate with R&D, marketing, and production teams to research emerging trends and consumer preferences, ensuring our packaging differentiates us in the competitive market.
The Work You'll Do:
- Collaborate with design, engineering teams, and external partners to ideate and execute new packaging concepts.
- Conduct market research to identify consumer insights and incorporate trends into packaging solutions.
- Ensure all packaging innovations align with brand guidelines and market positioning strategies.
- Lead the innovation of packaging design solutions that are both novel and practicable.
- Manage the packaging development lifecycle from initial concept through prototyping and into production.
What You'll Bring:
- Ability to analyze market data and translate consumer insights into actionable packaging designs.
- Advanced knowledge of material science as it applies to packaging technologies and trends.
- Excellent leadership and project management skills to guide cross-functional team projects.
- Proficiency in design and CAD software tools with the ability to oversee prototype development.
- Strong strategic vision and creative thinking with a proven record in packaging innovation.
Qualifications:
- 5-7 years experience in innovative packaging roles within a fast-paced consumer goods environment.
- Master's degree in Design, Packaging Engineering, or Business Administration.
- Proven record in launching successful packaging projects with measurable business outcomes.
- Strong interpersonal skills for fostering team collaboration and engaging with stakeholders.
- Thorough understanding of production processes and materials with sustainability considerations.