Packaging Design Director: Global Brand Packaging Strategy

Paylocity; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Haddad Brands in New York is seeking a Director of Packaging Design to define the strategy and oversee the execution for an independent business unit. You will drive packaging design and development across brands, standardize processes, own packaging systems, and collaborate with Design, Sales, Marketing, Sourcing and licensors to deliver on time and within budget.

With 10+ years in fashion packaging, you will lead a design team, travel as needed, and champion brand standards while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Fine Arts, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in the fashion industry (children’s wear knowledge a must).
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills with attention to detail.
• Must be a strategic thinker, persuasive and collaborative.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team of designers.
• Consistent in-office presence is vital to the role.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of packaging design and development across brands, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with brand and business objectives.
• Lead the execution of all activities of design development on designated brand(s) and collaborate on others as needed.
• Establish and standardize packaging processes, workflows, and best practices to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Own and optimize packaging systems and tools (e.g., VSN, PLM) to ensure accurate tracking, visibility, and cross-functional integration.
• Drive cross-functional execution and alignment with Design, Sales, Marketing, Product Approval, Sourcing, and licensors.
• Oversee supplier performance and production execution, ensuring quality standards, consistency, and timelines are met.
• Manage workload planning and resource allocation, ensuring team capacity aligns with business needs and deadlines.
• Lead ideation, kickoff meetings, and innovation efforts while driving implementation of new concepts, materials, and efficiencies.
• Oversee execution to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, while proactively identifying risks, resolving issues, and driving solutions across teams and suppliers.
• Coordinate with Creative Services to ensure packaging needs and showroom mockups are accurate and up to date.
• Partner with licensors and key stakeholders to ensure packaging aligns with brand standards, timelines, and business requirements.
• Utilize market research and retail insights to guide packaging decisions, including size, structure, and functionality.
• Lead and develop the packaging design team, providing direction, support, and feedback to ensure high-quality execution.
• Ensure packaging programs are delivered on time and within budget, maintaining alignment with seasonal calendars and business goals.
• Travel as needed for inspiration, approvals, and production oversight.
• Special projects as assigned.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Job description

Haddad Brands in New York is seeking a Director of Packaging Design to define the strategy and oversee the execution for an independent business unit. You will drive packaging design and development across brands, standardize processes, own packaging systems, and collaborate with Design, Sales, Marketing, Sourcing and licensors to deliver on time and within budget.

With 10+ years in fashion packaging, you will lead a design team, travel as needed, and champion brand standards while maintaining