Packaging Program Manager — Beauty, Fast-Paced & Impactful

KENDO HOLDINGS INC; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

Flex PTO

Parental leave

Employee discount

Retirement plan

Summer Fridays

Work from anywhere

Job summary

Kendo Holdings, Inc. is seeking an Associate Program Manager, Packaging to lead the creative development and delivery of packaging artwork for two Kendo brands.

You will ensure on-time delivery from concept to final execution, coordinating with cross-functional teams and external partners. The role is hybrid, based in downtown San Francisco, with in-office Tuesdays through Thursdays and remote Mondays and Fridays.

Qualifications

• BA degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 2+ years of project management experience in retail or agency.
• Proficient knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Asana, Workfront Proof.
• Retail or beauty experience preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Solid organizational skills and ability to juggle priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage packaging creation and delivery process, ensuring on-time artwork deliverables.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, track timelines in Asana, and resolve blocks.
• Monitor schedules and ensure deadlines for copy, dielines, UPCs, and translations.
• Work with Regulatory & Compliance to confirm EU artwork approval.
• Oversee artwork routing in ProofHQ and review proofs with production artists.
• Participate in weekly Product Development and Operations meetings.
• Support photo shoots and Market Week materials as needed.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Relationship building

Education

BA degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Asana

Workfront

ProofHQ

SmartSheets

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Kendo Holdings, Inc. is seeking an Associate Program Manager, Packaging to lead the creative development and delivery of packaging artwork for two Kendo brands.

You will ensure on-time delivery from concept to final execution, coordinating with cross-functional teams and external partners. The role is hybrid, based in downtown San Francisco, with in-office Tuesdays through Thursdays and remote Mondays and Fridays.