Away · 1 day ago
Packaging Development Manager
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expAway is a company that believes travel makes us better, offering a range of luggage and travel essentials. They are seeking a Packaging Development Manager to ensure a premium unboxing experience by managing the technical lifecycle of packaging from concept to delivery.
ConsumerConsumer GoodsE-CommerceLifestyleRetailTravel
Responsibilities
You’ll build the technical framework for our packaging by translating creative and marketing recommendations into realistic, high-performance specifications
You’ll lead the execution of comprehensive project overviews, defining function, manufacturability, costs, and development lead times for every new initiative
You’ll ensure the construction and design of all packaging achieves design, function, and quality criteria while strictly adhering to cost and time objectives
You’ll partner with Wholesale teams to develop secondary and tertiary packaging that meets specific retailer compliance standards, including labeling, palletization, and routing guide requirements
You’ll validate all technical drawings and package specifications to ensure manufacturers have a crystal-clear roadmap for production
You’ll cultivate and manage a robust network of domestic and international suppliers, serving as the primary technical point of contact for external partners
You’ll implement and oversee rigorous package testing plans to ensure all materials meet specifications and survive the rigors of the e-commerce journey
You’ll drive innovation by scouting new packaging concepts, emerging technologies, and cutting-edge materials to support the Product Development team’s roadmap
You’ll support continuous improvement initiatives focused on sustainability, manufacturing efficiency, and optimized 'size-to-ship' dimensions to reduce our carbon footprint
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in packaging development
Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or a related technical discipline
Organized, capable of managing complex documentation and samples while articulating technical needs to all levels of the organization
Systems-oriented communicator, capable of building and managing robust packaging document systems
Proven track record of organizing technical specifications, artwork versioning, and sample libraries to ensure global data integrity
Specialist in consumer goods, ideally with a background in developing high-durability packaging specifically for e-commerce and online delivery environments
Globally minded, bringing experience (or a strong interest) in managing and navigating relationships with international packaging suppliers
Technically proficient with broad knowledge of packaging materials—including paper, corrugated, sustainable alternatives, and plastics—and the methods used to construct them
Experienced problem-solver who remains flexible and composed while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced, demanding environment
Collaborator at heart, with the ability to navigate competing priorities across Creative, Operations, and Product Development teams
Creative and innovative; loves to build great new things that are fresh and unique while staying on brand
Agile, and motivated by a fast-paced and ever changing environment
Passionate about transforming travel for all
Benefits
Health insurance offerings
401(k) (with a company match!)
Paid time off programs (vacation, wellbeing, holidays, summer Fridays, and compassion leave)
Discount codes, product stipends, and giveaways
Company-sponsored volunteer and charitable opportunities
Company
Away
Away is a modern travel and lifestyle brand designed with thoughtful features that solve real travel problems
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$181MKey Investors
Wellington ManagementGlobal Founders Capital
2019-05-14Series D· $100M
2018-06-28Series C· $50M
2017-05-19Series B· $20M
Leadership Team
Jen Rubio
Co-Founder and CEO
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