Creative Director - Packaging & Brand Experience Lead

Premier Press; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Press, a leading West Coast creative production company, is seeking a Creative Director to lead the in-house studio in Portland. You will mentor a multidisciplinary team across packaging, print, and production, shaping concepts and decks for high-profile brands.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Sales and Account Directors to win new business and deliver production-ready solutions. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of leadership in creative operations, a strong packaging portfolio,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of creative experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience leading creative operations, resource planning, and scalable processes.
• Strong portfolio in packaging, branded merchandise, influencer campaigns, and activations.
• Experience developing client pitch decks and presenting solutions.
• In‑depth knowledge of structural packaging, dielines, printing techniques, materials, and manufacturing.
• Collaborative experience with Project Managers, Production, and Sales.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud; strong Mac and Windows skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a creative team across packaging, print, and production; conduct annual performance reviews and ensure efficient workflow.
• Own the Creative Studio workflow—prioritize resources, manage processes, and drive scalability.
• Act as the creative voice for clients, presenting concepts, material recommendations, and decks with confidence.
• Partner with Sales to develop packaging, print, and branded merchandise concepts, win new business, and maintain agency relationships.
• Collaborate with Account Directors, Project Managers, Production, and manufacturing teams to guarantee exceptional execution from concept to delivery.
• Drive creative strategy for premium packaging, branded merchandise, retail programs, print, and integrated campaigns.
• Provide leadership on dielines, substrates, materials, and finishing techniques, ensuring production‑ready solutions.
• Cultivate a culture of curiosity, innovation, and continuous growth.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Creative leadership

Creative direction

Portfolio development

Pitch deck development

Packaging knowledge

Client collaboration

Project management

Communication

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Premier Press, a leading West Coast creative production company, is seeking a Creative Director to lead the in-house studio in Portland. You will mentor a multidisciplinary team across packaging, print, and production, shaping concepts and decks for high-profile brands.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Sales and Account Directors to win new business and deliver production-ready solutions. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of leadership in creative operations, a strong packaging portfolio,