Packaging Art Director — Lead Brand & Packaging Innovation

Content Creators; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Equity

401k

Flexible PTO

Free Thrive Market membership

Life Coaching & Therapy

Job summary

Thrive Market is seeking an Art Director of Packaging to lead the creative strategy, oversee Owned Brands packaging, and manage a team of designers from concept to print. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to align packaging with brand goals and product objectives.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in packaging design and strong leadership, with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and print production.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in packaging design and art direction in CPG/food wellness.
• Proven leadership with 2+ years of direct people management experience.
• Strong knowledge of print production processes, substrates, and materials.
• Experience building scalable packaging design systems.

Responsibilities

• Define creative vision and ensure brand consistency across Owned Brands.
• Oversee packaging design team and manage projects to deadlines.
• Mentor designers and drive skill development.
• Collaborate with photo, content, and merchandising teams.
• Lead proofs and press checks on-site or remotely.
• Drive packaging innovation and process optimization.

Skills

Creative Vision

Team Leadership

Mentorship

Cross-Functional

Brand Standards

Production Oversight

Proofing & Press

AI Tools

Photography Direction

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Graphic Design

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Adobe CC

Job description

Thrive Market is seeking an Art Director of Packaging to lead the creative strategy, oversee Owned Brands packaging, and manage a team of designers from concept to print. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to align packaging with brand goals and product objectives.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in packaging design and strong leadership, with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and print production.