Packaging Development Lead: Gifting & Sustainability

Brobston Group; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brobston Group, based in New Jersey, seeks an Associate Manager, Packaging Development to lead gifting packaging from concept through execution with a focus on distinctive and sustainable solutions.

You will partner with Packaging Design, Purchasing, Marketing, Product Development, and Operations to turn concepts into commercially viable packaging and manage vendor relationships across programs.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Packaging Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years packaging development experience.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials and processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work autonomously.
• Proficiency with MS Office; CAD skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop gift sets, GWP, sampling formats, and supporting packaging collateral.
• Partner with Packaging Design, Purchasing, Marketing, Product Development, and Operations to turn concepts into commercially viable packaging.
• Manage packaging programs, milestones, and vendor relationships from concept through execution.
• Identify emerging packaging capabilities, sustainable solutions, materials, and industry trends.
• Support technical requirements, including transit and homologation testing.

Skills

Packaging development

Vendor management

CAD literacy

MS Office

Communication

Education

BS/BA in Packaging Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Brobston Group, based in New Jersey, seeks an Associate Manager, Packaging Development to lead gifting packaging from concept through execution with a focus on distinctive and sustainable solutions.

You will partner with Packaging Design, Purchasing, Marketing, Product Development, and Operations to turn concepts into commercially viable packaging and manage vendor relationships across programs.