Art Director – Packaging

🔥 14 hours ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $100k - $125k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

🧑‍🎨 Art Director

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Thrive Market

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2013

🛍️ eCommerce

🍽️ Food & Beverage

👥 B2C

💰 $20M Convertible Note - Thrive Market on 2019-10

eCommerce • Food & Beverage • B2C

Thrive Market is a membership-based online retailer that offers discounted, health- and sustainability-focused groceries, pantry staples, personal care, supplements, baby and pet products, and household essentials. The service personalizes product selection to customers' dietary needs and preferences (e. g. , organic, gluten-free, high-protein, low-sugar), emphasizes strict product standards (non-GMO, no artificial flavors/colors, no synthetic preservatives, etc. ), and provides scheduled delivery and repeat-order capabilities. Thrive Market also runs a social-impact component—sponsoring one-year memberships for people in need, accepting SNAP EBT, and donating healthy groceries and disaster relief funds.

📋 Description

• Lead the creative strategy, quality, and consistency of Thrive Market’s Owned Brands packaging • Manage a team of packaging designers and production artists • Provide daily creative feedback and align with stakeholders in bi-weekly meetings • Ensure packaging designs adhere to brand standards and contribute to a cohesive brand identity • Delegate projects and conduct mid-year and annual performance reviews • Manage career pathing and establish clear OKRs to support team growth and skill development • Mentor designers and help optimize processes and creative efficiencies • Partner with photo, content, and merchandising marketing teams to define creative objectives, packaging style, and strategic approaches • Collaborate with the Content team to define editorial direction for packaging • Build, manage, and update brand style guides and packaging standards • Manage production from design through printing and collaborate on mechanicals and printing best practices • Review proofs and lead on-site or remote press checks • Provide creative support for new product development, including home goods, textiles, and specialty products • Conduct competitive research on industry trends and consumer preferences • Develop and implement operational efficiencies for the packaging design process • Create presentation materials, packaging mockups, and competitive landscape analyses for leadership review • Guide on-pack photography and provide retouching feedback • Identify opportunities to elevate Thrive Market’s brand through packaging design, printing, and branding innovation

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years in packaging design and art direction, with a strong background in brand development, preferably within the CPG, food, or wellness industries • Minimum of 2 years of direct people management experience • Proven experience managing a creative team, including mentorship, performance reviews, and project delegation • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) • Knowledge of print production processes, packaging substrates, and materials • Experience building, documenting, and maintaining scalable packaging design systems, including templates, modular layouts, typography, color, substrates, and component libraries • Hands-on experience with proofing workflows and on-site or remote press checks, including color-matching, evaluating print quality, and approving or rejecting proofs against brand standards and printer specs • Experience evaluating and implementing AI tools to increase team efficiency, including assessing fit, quality, and risk, and integrating approved tools into design and production workflows • Experience directing on-pack product photography and giving retouching feedback • Strong eye for design, typography, and color • Ability to create cohesive brand identities and maintain quality standards across multiple products • Ability to work with cross-functional teams, including content, photography, product development, and merchandising • Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects, timelines, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Understanding of current trends in packaging, sustainability, and consumer behavior • Ability to conduct competitive research and apply insights • Strong verbal and written communication abilities • Skilled in identifying and addressing design inconsistencies and production issues • A bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field is preferred, though equivalent professional experience may also be considered • Employees must be based in the United States throughout employment

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability) • Equity • 401k plan • 9 Observed Holidays • Flexible Paid Time Off • Subsidized ClassPass Membership with access to fitness classes and wellness and beauty experiences • Ability to work in our beautiful office in Playa Vista • Free Thrive Market membership with exclusive employee discount • Coverage for Life Coaching & Therapy Sessions on our holistic mental health and well-being platform • Stock Options • Health & Wellness Benefits