Design Manager, Everyday Pantry Essentials (Packaging)

Location: Hybrid role based in Camden, New Jersey, USA

Salary: $105,200–$144,700 annual base salary

Company

hirify.global is a food and beverage company managing a portfolio of established consumer brands, including Campbell’s, Goldfish, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Rao’s Homemade, and V8.

What you will do

• Lead design initiatives across the Everyday Pantry Essentials portfolio and guide one direct report.
• Translate design strategies into creative direction, briefs, timelines, workflows, and deliverables.
• Direct internal designers, external agencies, production partners, and vendors.
• Partner with Brand, Marketing, Innovation, Operations, Insights, and Manufacturing teams to deliver design solutions on schedule and within budget.
• Oversee packaging production and pre-press from concept through final delivery.
• Review creative work, improve design workflows, and ensure assets meet regulatory, production, and brand standards.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Consumer Packaged Goods design; food industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience leading complex packaging and brand design initiatives from concept through execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and strong design concept development and execution skills.
• Leadership, communication, presentation, visual storytelling, and stakeholder influence skills.
• Knowledge of graphic design, photography, packaging regulations, print production, proofing, color management, and color separations.

Nice to have

• People management and external agency relationship experience.
• Food and beverage, nationally recognized consumer brand, or global organization experience.
• Knowledge of packaging asset management systems and digital workflow tools.
• Experience with product launches, commercialization, production budgets, sustainability-focused packaging, or consumer insights.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, disability, AD&D, and life insurance benefits begin on the first day.
• Matching 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, paid time off, holiday pay, and unlimited sick time.
• Access to a fitness center, on-site day care, and company store when working at the headquarters.
• Employee donation and volunteer matching through the Campbell’s Cares program.
• Employee Resource Groups are available to support employees.