Packaging Art Director — Brand Innovation & Leadership

thrivemarket; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Market is seeking an Art Director of Packaging to lead branding and packaging design across owned brands. You will oversee a design team, guide production from concept to print, and ensure alignment with brand goals and market trends.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with leadership responsibilities and ongoing opportunities to shape packaging strategy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in packaging design and art direction, with a strong brand development background.
• Minimum 2 years of direct people management experience and team leadership.
• Experience with consumer packaged goods (CPG), food, or wellness brands is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality and consistency of Thrive Market Owned Brands packaging.
• Manage a team of packaging designers and production artists.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with photo, content, and merchandising marketing teams.

Skills

Packaging design

Art direction

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Production oversight

Proofing/print

Photography direction

Job description

Thrive Market is seeking an Art Director of Packaging to lead branding and packaging design across owned brands. You will oversee a design team, guide production from concept to print, and ensure alignment with brand goals and market trends.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with leadership responsibilities and ongoing opportunities to shape packaging strategy.