Manager, Design

Socket.dev; Gurnee (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Paid time off

Bonus incentives

401K match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Fitness stipend

Employee discount

Summer hours

LinkedIn learning

Job summary

PurposeBuilt Brands is seeking a Design Manager to lead HomeShine Studios' creative efforts for a portfolio of consumer brands, with a hybrid work model in Gurnee, IL.

You will mentor a team of designers, oversee packaging and campaigns, ensure brand consistency, and collaborate with marketing to bring concepts to print-ready files.

The role emphasizes packaging design, shopper marketing, and staying current with design trends including AI.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in graphic design with packaging focus.
• 1–2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong portfolio with packaging and shopper marketing examples.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
• Excellent communication and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of designers.
• Conceptualize, design and execute across campaigns and projects.
• Displays keen attention-to-detail and uphold high standards of quality.
• Execute traditional design including packaging, in-store displays, and branding.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to communicate brand message and product features.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and tools (including AI).
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with high creativity and production quality.
• Ensure brand consistency across all deliverables.
• Oversee the translation of concepts into print-ready files.
• Build and maintain relationships with creative partners and internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate seamless handoff between creative and production.

Skills

Leadership

Graphic design

Packaging design

Branding

Communication

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Manager, Design

Hybrid- Gurnee, Illinois

Who We Are:

PurposeBuilt Brands, rooted in a legacy dating back to Weiman, stands as a pioneer in crafting top-tier products for specialty surfaces. Our beloved brands, including Weiman, Goo Gone, Green Gobbler, Biokleen, Gonzo, Magic, Wright's, Stone Care International, Urnex, Five Star, and Micro-Scientific, are preferred choices among consumers and seasoned professionals alike.

At PBB, we seek to hire employees who bring a level of engagement, drive, and performance that pushes business forward. We work together and are motivated by positive results, while continuously thriving in a scrappy environment. We believe our greatest assets are the talented and passionate employees who are motivated by our purposeful work. Our company may be 60 years old, but the real growth is just getting started.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated, Design Manager to join the HomeShine Studios team within PurposeBuilt Brands. HomeShine Studios is PBB's newly created internal creative team that is looking to create breakthrough communication for PBB's portfolio of consumer and commercial brands.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for elevating creative output and execution across new product launches and design assets for a variety of CPG brands.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and mentor a team of designers, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Conceptualize, design and execute across a variety of campaigns and projects.
• Displays keen attention-to-detail and upholds all work at the highest standards of quality.
• Execute traditional design including, but not limited to packaging, in-store displays, and branding
• Collaborate with the marketing team to conceptualize designs that effectively communicate our brand message and product features.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and technologies (including AI) to continuously improve the quality and impact of creative output.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of creativity and production quality.
• Ensure brand consistency and adherence to brand guidelines across all deliverables.
• Oversee the translation of approved concepts into print-ready files.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with creative partners and internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate a seamless handoff process between creative and production.

What You Will Bring:

• 8+ years of experience in graphic design with a focus on packaging, including 1–2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• A dynamic creative portfolio showcasing a range of projects, including packaging and shopper marketing examples.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Strong grasp of packaging design principles, printing processes (digital and flexographic), and production best practices
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities across diverse brands and timelines.
• Excellent creative and storytelling abilities, with a keen eye for detail and design aesthetics.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present ideas and concepts effectively.

Compensation Range:

$95,000-$110,000

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job related skills, experience, location, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specifics for each salary range.

Benefits:

PBB offers a wide range of benefits because we understand no two employees are the same. We want our employees to feel empowered to set their day up for success, whether that's in the office or remote. (This role is primarily remote but requires occasionally working onsite to create packaging mockups and review proofs. Max 2 days/wk onsite.)

What We Offer:

• Flexible work options (fully remote, hybrid, onsite)
• Generous paid time off
• Competitive salaries and bonus incentives
• 401K company match
• Competitive medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Annual fitness stipend
• Unmatched employee discount on all products
• Summer Hours
• LinkedIn learning membership

PurposeBuilt Brands is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.