Hybrid Vice President, Packaging and Design presso Taylor Corporation

Jon Michael Design, a Taylor Corp. Company is looking for a talented, innovative and experienced Vice President of Packaging + Industrial Design to join our agency. As VP Packaging + Industrial Design, you will be working closely with the President / Chief Creative Officer to align on company goals and strategies from a packaging and industrial design perspective. You will play a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction and vision of the company’s design initiatives. Closely collaborating with cross-functional teams, including the creative team, marketers, designers and production to ensure that packaging solutions align with business objectives and user needs.

You will provide leadership and guidance to design teams, setting standards for design excellence, fostering a culture of innovation, and driving the execution of packaging design projects from concept to delivery. This role requires a combination of creative and strategic thinking, strong leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of best practice design principles.

Ideating and brainstorming with the President, VP Creative, and Creative Director from the briefing on all new packaging projects to lead with innovative ideas and bring knowledge of industry standards and innovation to the team. This role will be collaborative with the brand design team as we develop all new pillar and brand design work together along with mentoring and guiding our industrial design team.

You will be responsible for leading the Industrial designer on staff, by bringing new and innovative ideas the team along with knowledge on new technologies like AI software’s for ideation in packaging design. As well as a master trouble-shooter and problem solver, forecasting potential challenges as well as offering cost-effective solutions to achieve premium package designs. You will be responsible for multiple projects across many brands at once ranging from different categories such as skincare, fragrance, cosmetics, spirits etc. Knowledge in animation and the ability to create motion graphics is a plus.

Your Responsibilities:

• Design stand out packaging amplifying our work to stand out amongst the industry as leaders in our area of expertise (beauty)
• Provide leadership by example to create an environment of creativity, teamwork, adaptability, growth, and problem-solving expertise
• Infuse strong knowledge of beauty trends and innovation
• Ensure timely development of high quality, innovative packaging based on brief, customer requirements, manufacturability
• Spearhead conversations with the production and manufacturing teams with clients to help make sure designs are made to intention and standard
• Drive and lead the team to bring new technologies and ideas to the table of how we can be more innovative and adaptable with AI another software trends
• Oversee and lead all 3d design work, including packaging, merchandising, instore, and 3d animations and video
   

Skills:

• Experience managing a team of packaging designers and industrial designer
• Agency experience working with multiple clients a plus
• Expertise in packaging design, creating award winning and innovative designs 
• Extensive package development knowledge, preferably in prestige beauty
• Detail oriented with strong and refined skills
• Ability to think quickly, pivot and problem solve solutions in a dynamic real time environment
• Superior communication and clear, effective presentation skills
• Extensive experience working with design, packaging developers, engineers and vendors
• Considerable understanding of luxury, prestige and mass beauty manufacturing and materials; plastics molding, glass and spirits etc.
• Knowledge of sustainability best practices across components and decoration
• Ability to prioritize and manage substantial workload and communicate proactively to Project Managers 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design or packaging design – beauty is a must
• 15+ years’ experience in a high volume, deadline-driven environment: beauty, fashion and technology industry experience
• Highly skilled on computer programs including 3D Software to create premium glass look, Cinema 4D, CAD, Etc. AI Software like ChatGPT, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop etc., relevant Microsoft programs to work with cross functional partners. 

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $160,000 – 175,000. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The range listed is just one component of Taylor Corporation’s total compensation and benefits package for employee.

About Taylor Corporation
One of the largest graphics communications firms in North America, Taylor’s family of companies provide a diverse set of products, services, and technologies addressing the toughest communication challenges. For nearly 50 years, Taylor has been a premier provider of powerful and innovative products, services, and expertise for individuals, businesses, and distributors large and small. Our 10,000+ employees spanning 26 states and seven countries work diligently to create the interactive, printing, and marketing solutions that have helped build some of the world’s more recognizable brands. Everything we do begins with identifying the unique priorities and needs of our customers and creating one-of-a-kind solutions. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including several health plans to choose from, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.