Design Director - Packaging

For our client, we are seeking a Design Director - Packaging to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space.

This role will shape the packaging design strategy for a consumer healthcare brand, ensuring the work reflects strong creative vision, consistency, and market relevance. You will guide packaging systems from concept through execution, balancing business priorities, consumer needs, and innovation opportunities. The position also partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders and external creative resources to elevate quality and drive impact across the portfolio.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the packaging vision for core business and innovation initiatives
• Establish design principles that guide packaging development
• Provide direction to enhance the quality and consistency of packaging work
• Translate consumer and market insights into actionable creative direction for packaging
• Identify innovation opportunities within the packaging portfolio
• Prioritize packaging initiatives to maximize impact and drive direction
• Champion consumer-centric design and foster creativity across teams

Qualifications

• 7-15+ years of experience in packaging, brand design, or creative leadership
• Portfolio showcasing design thinking and packaging expertise
• Experience developing packaging systems and consumer-facing designs
• Proven track record of translating business objectives into creative solutions
• Expertise in leading and developing high-performing creative teams
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Ability to manage external agencies and freelancers effectively

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with an inspiring and fun team
• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees
• Generous PTO policy including 4 weeks of leave, paid holidays, and 12 mental health days annually
• 100% paid parental leave and fertility/adoption benefits
• Annual bonus and 401(k) plan with employer match
• Hybrid work environment with wellness and cell phone stipends
• Access to free employee products

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.