Hormel Foods · 1 week ago
Packaging Design Manager-Emerging Brands (Bedminster, NJ)
135 Route 202/206 Suite 11, Bedminster, NJ, 07921, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$78K/yr - $109K/yr
5+ years expHormel Foods is a leading food company that produces high-quality natural and organic products. The Packaging Design Manager will oversee the packaging design and commercialization process for Emerging Brands, leading projects from concept through production and ensuring brand alignment.
Food ProcessingManufacturingMeat and Poultry
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design and manage packaging layouts and mechanicals from concept through final production for an assigned Emerging Brands portfolio
Own end-to-end project execution for a high-volume workload, managing multiple SKUs and packaging components simultaneously
Act as the packaging design and production SME for assigned SKUs, ensuring accuracy, consistency, feasibility, and production readiness
Apply and maintain packaging systems and standards across brands to ensure cohesive execution and brand alignment
Serve as the primary packaging design partner to Brand, R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Procurement, and Operations teams
Participate in innovation and commercialization meetings, providing informed input on design feasibility, timelines, materials, and production considerations
Communicate clearly and confidently with internal teams and external vendors, balancing creative goals with technical, regulatory, and operational requirements
Partner with prepress and print vendors to review dielines, substrates, color accuracy, and production constraints
Support press checks and resolve production issues as needed to ensure final output aligns with approved artwork and brand standards
Manage routing, proofing, version control, and approvals using established governance processes and tools
Use Asana (or similar project management tools) to manage timelines, approvals, risks, and project status
Review and approve packaging mechanicals using CP3X (or similar proofing systems)
Maintain organized documentation, SKU-level records, and digital archives within Box, shared drives, and approved asset management systems
Identify opportunities to improve packaging workflows, tools, and documentation to support efficiency and quality
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field
5+ years of hands-on packaging design and commercialization experience within a CPG environment
Food packaging experience strongly preferred due to regulatory and technical requirements
Proven ability to manage multiple packaging projects from concept through final print production
Deep understanding of packaging design, print production, materials, and manufacturing constraints
Strong design execution skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to lead packaging conversations and provide clear, practical guidance in cross-functional settings
Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable owning projects end to end
Strong communication skills and a collaborative, solutions-oriented working style
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Dimension) and Microsoft Office
Familiarity with Asana, CP3X, or similar project management and proofing systems
Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer
Benefits
Competitive base salary plus target incentive
Annual merit increase performance reviews
Medical
Dental
Vision
Profit sharing
401(k) immediate eligible
Stock purchase plan
Personal paid time
Relocation Assistance Program to eligible applicants
FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees
Company
Hormel Foods
Hormel Foods is a Fortune 500, multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer-branded food and meat products.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1990-01-16IPO
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Ettinger
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Katie Clark
SVP and Chief Communications Officer
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