Grove Collaborative is seeking a creative leader responsible for overseeing the visual and conceptual design of our Owned Brands Packaging. This role will play a pivotal role in defining, elevating and evolving the Grove Co. brands. The key focus for this role will be creating innovative packaging designs, creative concepts and brand assets that resonate with sustainably minded consumers on our direct-to-consumer (DTC) platform. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and external partners—including marketing, brand, packaging, printers, vendors/manufacturers, and operations—this role will help shape the future of a brand committed to transforming the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry for the better.
We have a newly launched award winning packaging rebrand, a refreshed fragrance strategy, ambitious sustainability goals and a jam-packed pipeline to deliver. We are looking for someone who has the strategic mindset to help extend our new design style to more of our product lines, develop winning concepts for new product lines, and the can-do attitude to execute.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Creative Leadership:Lead the design and creative direction for the packaging of Grove’s Owned Brands product portfolioConcept development and creative direction for category expansion by creating contemporary and relevant packaging systems and brand statements
Design Development: Develop packaging from concept to production, clearly communicating product strategy and featuresEnsure packaging aligns with product design, marketing strategies, and sustainability goals
Project Management + Collaboration: Assist the Creative Project Manager in managing external resources, including illustrators, photo retouchers, production artists, designers, and agency partnersCommunicate with vendor partners to maintain quality and integrity from product development through productionCollaborate with cross-functional teams to create marketing assets to be used across channelsABOUT YOU
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Industrial Design, or a related field
Experience: 8+ years of experience in design, preferably in a senior or leadership role, with at least 3 years of experience focused on packaging design (REQUIRED)Proven track record of successfully delivering innovative packaging designs and systems across a range of product categories, experience in Direct-to-Consumers brands a plus! Experience managing teams and delegating tasks
Skills:Expertise in design software – primarily, Adobe Illustrator and PhotoshopStrong understanding of color theory, typography, and compositionAbility to conceptualize creative ideas and translate them into beautiful, functional, compelling design solutionsDeep understanding of printing processes, packaging materials, and manufacturing techniquesDemonstrated experience developing products that are manufactured with many different substrates such as aluminum, tin, corrugate, kraft, glass, etc.Strong collaboration, leadership and team management skillsExcellent communication and presentation skills to articulate design strategy and concepts to internal stakeholdersAbility to manage and prioritize multiple projects concurrently, with tight deadlineExperience with CGI production is a plus
Personal Attributes: Strong passion for packaging design, with bonus points for knowledge or interest in sustainable design practicesUp-to-date on current trends in graphic production, packaging innovation, advertising, lifestyle, technology, entertainment, and social mediaHighly creative and detail-orientedAbility to think strategically and solve complex design problemsStrong interpersonal skills with a willingness to jump in, take initiative, and lend a hand on any task, big or smallWHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
This full-time, exempt position is remote for candidates based in the following states: California, Maine, Pennsylvania, Nevada, North Carolina, Texas, Colorado, Washington, Illinois, New York, and MassachusettsCompetitive benefits - medical, vision, dental Equity - shared success is core to our mission Flexible Paid Time Off - we care most about resultsFree VIP membership and 25% employee discountWorking for a company that believes that a small group of people can change the world for the better by creating products and funding initiatives that help the planet!Launched in 2016 as a Certified B Corp, Grove Collaborative Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GROV) is transforming consumer products into a positive force for human and environmental good. Driven by the belief that sustainability is the only future, Grove creates and curates more than 240 high-performing eco-friendly brands of household cleaning, personal care, health and wellness, laundry, clean beauty, baby, and pet care products serving millions of households across the U.S. each year. By serving as the trusted destination for conscientious consumers who want to make the right choices for their families and the planet and providing access to knowledgeable Grove Guides, Grove makes it easy for everyone to build sustainable routines and Be a Force of Nature.
Every product Grove offers — from its flagship brand of sustainably powerful home care essentials, Grove Co.™, to its exceptional third-party brands — has been thoroughly vetted against the Grove Feel Good Standard, which guarantees strict ingredients criteria, 100% plastic neutral orders, carbon neutral shipments, and high quality performance in addition to being certified cruelty-free and ethically produced. Grove is a public benefit corporation on a mission to move Beyond Plastic® and is available at select retailers nationwide, making sustainable home care products even more accessible. For more information, visit www.Grove.co.
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