Director, Packaging Development - Fenty

KENDO HOLDINGS INC; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Kendo Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Director of Packaging Development for Fenty to lead high-quality, cost-efficient packaging from concept through manufacturing in our San Francisco hybrid office. You will guide technical and aesthetic decisions across projects and manage supplier engagement to ensure on-time delivery.

Lead a team of 2–5 packaging developers, collaborate with Marketing, Creative, and Operations, and drive sustainability and process improvements across the packaging function.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Packaging Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years in package development/engineering at a best-in-class beauty company.
• Strong knowledge of cosmetics packaging and GMP.

Responsibilities

• Guide technical, aesthetic & cost aspects of design, incl. concept ideation and 3D design.
• Oversee projects of all types (sellable, non-sellable, samples, accessories).
• Execute feasibility on design, COGS, manufacturing capabilities and timing.
• Identify suitable suppliers based on project requirements.
• Oversee packaging testing, analyze results and assess risk.
• Lead packaging tooling efforts and line trials with specs.

Skills

Packaging development

GMP knowledge

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

BS degree in Packaging Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Director, Packaging Development - Fenty

ABOUT KENDO

Kendo Holdings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world’s largest luxury group. A play on the words “can do”, Kendo has become the hub of creativity and next generation beauty product development for global Sephora channels and selective retailers outside of Sephora.

Through original development, collaborations and acquisitions the Kendo stable of brands will always be creative, inspiring and innovative. A dynamic engine of speed, expertise and market-savvy, the Kendo team continues to redefine the beauty industry through great product, great storytelling, great retail and direct-to-consumer partnerships. This shows up in everything we do and in what we stand for:

• “Can Do” Spirit: We work together to make our wildest dreams a reality: As entrepreneurs, we embrace optimism and find creative ways to reach our goals
• Advocacy, Diversity, and Inclusion: We recognize and celebrate the full spectrum of personal identities. We create safe spaces so everyone’s voice is heard. We listen with humility and act with courage.
• Storytelling: We tell authentic stories like no, one else. It’s our key to inspire trust and build relationships, rallying, our people, partners, and consumers around our brands.
• Resilience: We embrace challenges as opportunities. Change is ever- constant, and agility is our strength.
• Product Excellence: We put the consumers first: We constantly raise the bar to create products of the highest quality that everyone just has to have.

The salary range for this position is $168,100 - $205,000 per year. Offered salary is dependent upon experience and San Francisco location. This is a hybrid role based in our downtown San Francisco office – Tues through Thursday in-office, with Monday and Friday remote.

• annual bonus
• a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental and vision insurance, flex paid time off program, parental leave, employee discount/perks, a retirement plan with employer contributions, Summer Fridays, opportunity to work from anywhere for two weeks during the calendar year and December wellness/shutdown week for applicable positions.

The Kendo house of brands currently includes:Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, Fenty Eau de Parfum, Fenty Hair, Ole Henriksen, Lip Lab.

SUMMARY

The Director, Packaging Development – Fenty will develop high quality, cost effective, fun and innovative packaging while exceeding internal expectations where possible. Responsibilities include concept ideation, component development, package testing and manufacturing execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Development

• Guide technical, aesthetic & cost aspects of the design process, including concept ideation and 3D design
• Oversees all projects of all types (sellable, non-sellable, samples, accessories)
• Execute feasibility on design, COGS, manufacturing capabilities and timing
• Identify suitable suppliers based on project requirements
• Aware of cost impact of each component or methods of production
• Continue to evolve packaging aesthetics in coordination with Packaging Design
• Oversee color/deco submissions, standards, and range boards
• Resolve packaging related quality issues
• Follow and resolve packaging related timeline challenges
• Review and approve technical drawings
• Lead packaging tooling efforts
• Oversee packaging testing, analyze test results and assess associated risk
• Oversee line trials, fill wts, and component/assembly specs

Artwork

• Issue label claim, dieline, recycling codes and UPC for artwork
• Artwork proofing for packaging related elements
• Maintain component specification and fill assembly instructions
• Support regional and QA package data inquiry

General

• Lead and execute resourcing and cost savings initiatives
• Interface with Marketing, Creative, Operations and Product Development departments
• Understand cosmetic product and packaging manufacturing processes
• Participate in the development of new package development processes and systems
• Develop and maintain a professional knowledge of new or emerging trends in packaging technology
• Drive towards sustainability initiatives

Managerial

• Potentially oversee more than one brand
• Manage, lead, and train an effective team of 2-5 packaging developers
• Leads various meetings and discussions, both internal and external
• Has a strategic view beyond just packaging

REQUIREMENTS

• BS degree in Packaging Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 10+ years of experience in package development/engineering with a best-in-class beauty company
• Proven track record of success and a broad understanding of cosmetics packaging
• Demonstrated history of successful cooperation and working relationships with Creative, Marketing, Product Development, and Operations
• Strong GMP knowledge
• Strategic developer as well as hands‑on problem solver
• Strong independent and analytical thinking skills
• Excellent team player with strong relationship building skills
• Readily accepts and embraces change, comfortable navigating through ambiguity
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills, to be able to deal effectively with all levels of the organization and suppliers
• Excellent organizational skills to manage the documentation, materials, samples and information
• Solid record of people management, effectively developing and leading a team of Packaging Developers

Position Type

Full-time

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