Design Manager

Creative Circle

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Join a growing creative team in the CPG/Packaging space as our next Design Manager!

We're looking for a full-time, direct-hire Design Manager to report to the Associate Creative Director and lead a team of five designers. In this role, you'll oversee the full design process, from concepts and mockups to production, during an exciting time for the company.The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, brings strong packaging expertise, and ensures projects move seamlessly from concept to completion.Location: Onsite in Van Nuys, 5 days/week (with potential for 1 remote day in the future).What You'll Do:

• Creative Project Management: Manage all incoming and outgoing packaging design projects using Monday.com or similar tools.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with production and leadership for smooth handoffs and ensuring all projects are aligned with brand's standards.
• Hands-On Design: Jump in to create renders and mockups when needed.
• Innovation: Explore AI tools (e.g., Blender) and new technologies to optimize workflows as well as managing the workflow of the creative team.
• Digital Support: Occasionally assist with social and web design for integrated campaigns.
• Leadership Coverage: Step in during a 3-4 month maternity leave to ensure continuity.

What You'll Bring:

• 7+ years of design experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong packaging and print design expertise; proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with project management tools (Monday.com preferred).
• Proven ability to lead teams and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Bonus: Familiarity with AI design tools or 3D rendering software.

If this sounds like the right fit, we'd love to see your portfolio and resume!

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, but you may also:

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lyla.weiss@jobalert.creativecircle.com
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Lyla Weiss - Recruitment Strategist

For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.



This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 12/03/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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