Manager, Design

PurposeBuilt Brands Inc.; Gurnee (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Generous PTO

401K match

Fitness stipend

Employee discount

Summer hours

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

PurposeBuilt Brands Inc. is seeking a Design Manager to lead HomeShine Studios, elevating creative output for packaging and consumer brands. You will mentor designers, shape campaigns, and ensure brand consistency while collaborating with marketing.

The role emphasizes leadership, initiative, and a strong portfolio in packaging and shopper marketing. Remote-friendly with occasional onsite packaging mockups and proofs, up to 2 days weekly.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of designers, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Conceptualize, design and execute across campaigns and projects.
• Uphold high standards of quality and detail across all deliverables.
• Execute traditional design including packaging, in-store displays, and branding.
• Collaborate with marketing to communicate brand messages and product features.
• Stay current with industry trends and tools to improve output quality.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining creativity and production quality.
• Ensure brand consistency and adherence to guidelines across deliverables.
• Oversee translation of concepts into print-ready files.
• Build relationships with creative partners and internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate handoff between creative and production.

Skills

Graphic design

Packaging design

Leadership

Project management

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

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Manager, Design

Management Gurnee, IL, US

14 days ago Requisition ID: 2183

Manager, Design

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.

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

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.