Package Design Manager

Join our Natural Organics Inc / Natures Plus Family! For more than 50 years, Natural Organics Inc. headquartered in Melville, NY has been the gold standard in natural vitamins and supplements. Marketing our products under the Natures Plus brand, we are committed to producing the finest, most effective formulations available. Our employees embody the true spirit of our Natures Plus brand. We have one goal... Bringing you high-quality products with the guaranteed potency you deserve!

We are currently seeking a Package Design Manager to lead the planning, design, and execution of product packaging to ensure it is visually compelling, functionally sound, and aligned with brand strategy while meeting production and regulatory requirements.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead packaging design strategy to support brand identity, product positioning, and marketing objectives.
• Oversee the entire packaging process from concept to final production-ready files, including artwork, copy, and structural design.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as marketing, product, engineering, sourcing, and suppliers to define requirements, timelines, and feasibility.
• Ensure brand consistency across all packaging by enforcing brand guidelines and design standards.
• Review and approve packaging artwork, copy, and visual hierarchy for clarity, compliance, and aesthetic quality.
• Coordinate with print vendors and packaging suppliers on quality, cost, and production timelines .
• Manage budgets, milestones, and risks for packaging projects, ensuring adherence to approved budgets
• Guide structural packaging decisions to protect products and improve usability.
• Integrate sustainability goals into packaging design through material choices, waste reduction, and eco-friendly processes.
• Support quality checks, press checks, and issue resolution during production.

Key Skills

• Creative direction and visual design expertise
• Brand consistency and marketing strategy insight
• Packaging artwork and structural design knowledge
• Print production and vendor management
• Project management and stakeholder communication
• Cost awareness and budget control
• Regulatory labeling and safety compliance
• Sustainability and environmental awareness

Typical Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in industrial design, art, graphic design, or related field
• Experience: 5+ years in packaging design or related role, with 1-3 years in supervisory capacity
• Tools: Proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, 3D modeling), print production knowledge, and vendor coordination skills
  

Benefits include: Competitive salary, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Aflac, Short- and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) with company match, Generous paid time off days and holidays. Opportunities for professional development and growth, Discounted vitamins, and supplements. State of the art relaxation room.