Packaging Development Manager - 404315

Atrium; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium is seeking a Packaging Development Manager to oversee the packaging process from design through launch. This role requires coordinating with stakeholders, managing multiple projects, and ensuring packaging meets quality, timeline, and budget goals.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and expertise in packaging materials and specifications, with experience collaborating with overseas factories and maintaining PLM documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in packaging-related field is required.
• Strong project management and organizational skills are essential.
• Experience coordinating with stakeholders and suppliers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the packaging process and communicate with stakeholders throughout development, design, and launch phases.
• Monitor project progress to meet scope, timeline, budget, and quality goals.
• Collaborate with overseas factories to establish milestone dates.
• Prepare critical documentation for package development, production, and progress tracking.
• Gather necessary package and product specifications from suppliers and printers.
• Follow up on pending information and invoices as needed.
• Attend product development meetings with internal and external teams.
• Maintain packaging technical specification sheets in the PLM system.
• Provide timely project status updates.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organization

Packaging design basics

MS Office

Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Design, Marketing, Project Management, or related field

Tools

PLM systems

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Illustrator

PowerPoint

Job description

Client Overview

Our client is a leading home furnishings company focused on delivering quality and innovative products. The company operates in a competitive market with a commitment to sustainability and customer satisfaction. They are known for fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment. They are currently looking to add a

Packaging Development Manager

This is a direct hire role to oversee the packaging process from design through launch. The role involves managing multiple projects, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring packaging meets quality, timeline, and budget goals. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and expertise in packaging materials and specifications.

Salary/Hourly Rate

$50k - $60k

Position Overview

Seeking a Packaging Development Manager (Project Manager) on a Direct Hire basis to oversee the packaging process from design through launch. This role involves managing multiple projects, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring packaging meets quality, timeline, and budget goals. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and expertise in packaging materials and specifications.

Responsibilities Of The Packaging Development Manager

• Manage the packaging process and communicate with key stakeholders throughout development, design, and launch phases.


• Manage and monitor project progress to ensure scope, timeline, budget, and quality goals are met.


• Collaborate with overseas factories to establish milestone dates.


• Prepare critical documentation for package development, production, and progress tracking to meet deadlines.


• Contact suppliers, customers, and agents/factories to gather all necessary package and product specifications, printing information, and limitations.


• Follow up on pending information from suppliers and printers, including missing specifications, cost estimates, proof routing feedback, and invoices.


• Attend product development meetings with internal and external teams.


• Create and maintain packaging technical specification sheets in the PLM system, including drawing or illustrating packaging specifications.


• Communicate project status updates promptly.

Required Experience/Skills For The Packaging Development Manager

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, think quickly, and meet tight deadlines.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Basic knowledge of graphic design practices and processes, preferably for packaging.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines.


• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.


• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Packaging Design, Marketing, Project Management, or a business-related discipline.


• Expertise in packaging materials and specifications, with strong negotiation and cost management skills.

Preferred Experience/Skills For The Packaging Development Manager

• Experience working with overseas factories and managing international packaging projects.


• Knowledge of the Home Furnishings and Textile Industry is a plus.


• Familiarity with PLM systems and packaging technical documentation.


• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite for packaging design support.


• Understanding of sustainability practices in packaging development.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Design, Marketing, Project Management, Business, or a related field is required.

Benefits

• Client-provided benefits available upon eligibility.