Sr. Manager, Packaging Design Beverly Hills, California, United States

About the role

FAM Brands is seeking a Senior Manager, Packaging Design to oversee packaging design and production for multiple brands and licensees. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in packaging design, preferably within club wholesale or fast-fashion apparel.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging creative design and production for multiple brands and licensees, from initial concept to final physical proofs.
• Oversee the full packaging lifecycle, including design, structure, substrate choices, and production of collateral.
• Manage and develop a team of (4) experienced packaging designers and (2) project managers, with dotted-line oversight of photo editing.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure packaging is on-brand, functional, cost-effective, and compliant with sustainability and regulatory requirements.
• Assess, prioritize, and reassign workload and resources as needed to keep projects on time, on budget, and on brand.
• Collaborate with global vendors and navigate fast-paced, high-volume environments, particularly within club wholesale or similar fast-fashion channels.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a senior packaging designer or packaging design leader.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor design teams, manage multiple concurrent projects, and drive high-quality creative outcomes.
• Hands-on expertise in packaging concept development (design, structure, substrates) and reviewing/approving physical proofs.
• Comfort working with global vendors and navigating the nuances of international production and timelines.
• High emotional intelligence, with the ability to read between the lines, build trust, and translate feedback into clear direction.
• Strategic mindset with a passion for improving processes from ideation through delivery.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the confidence to operate in a high-velocity, dynamic environment.
• Bias for action, ownership mentality, and a commitment to excellence while being highly collaborative.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in packaging design.
• Experience in club wholesale or fast-fashion apparel industry preferred.

Skills

• Strong understanding of sustainable and regulatory packaging standards.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other design software.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

FAM Brands offers competitive benefits, including participation in the annual bonus program (non-sales) or commission program (sales), depending on the position. Specific salary offers depend on each candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Pay

$130,000 - $160,000 USD

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work as needed.