Design Director - Packaging & Brand Leader (NY)

JDO Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JDO USA is seeking a hands-on Design Director to lead day-to-day design delivery from our Manhattan studio, setting a high creative standard across the team. We are also recruiting for an ACD/CD level; apply based on your experience in packaging and branding for Personal Care, Beauty, and Alcohol, with readiness to work in tobacco and oil categories.

You will mentor junior designers, guide multiple workstreams, and partner with account and production teams to ensure timely and impactful work

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio across global FMCG packaging (personal care, beauty, alcohol).
• Experience mentoring junior team members and building teams.
• Ability to work with pace while keeping the big picture in view.
• 6+ years in agency environments delivering across categories and multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Creative thinking and setting the creative standard for the team to deliver original, relevant work.
• Align branding and strategy with client goals and brand purpose.
• Lead studio process and project delivery across multiple workstreams and budgets.
• Foster collaboration, growth, and constructive conversations within the studio.
• Coach and mentor others, providing clear feedback and support.
• Balance creative ambition with sustainable delivery and resource planning.

Skills

Packaging

Branding

FMCG

Team leadership

Job description

JDO USA is seeking a hands-on Design Director to lead day-to-day design delivery from our Manhattan studio, setting a high creative standard across the team. We are also recruiting for an ACD/CD level; apply based on your experience in packaging and branding for Personal Care, Beauty, and Alcohol, with readiness to work in tobacco and oil categories.

You will mentor junior designers, guide multiple workstreams, and partner with account and production teams to ensure timely and impactful work