Our beauty / CPG client is seeking a Packaging Development Project Manager! This role is hybrid with 2 days onsite (Tuesday & Wednesday) in West Hollywood and 3 days WFH.

This role is a maternity leave coverage, and will be full-time hours for around 6-7 months.

You will collaborate with CEO and cross-functional teams to develop new color and skincare products from concept to final execution. You will be managing all phases of the process to ensure products are launched on-time and on-budget.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Work closely with Product Development and cross-functional teams to manage and execute on all project phases, monitoring project timelines and milestones
- Project responsibilities include but are not limited to new development, resourcing, sampling, collateral, etc.
- Understand the scope of the project and provide detailed briefs to suppliers
- Source and develop stock and custom primary and secondary packaging
- Create Bill of Materials and review and approve fill & assembly instructions
- Oversee artwork requests and gather dielines/deco areas and required information for Creative and Production departments
- Collaborates with manager and cross-functional teams to create risk assessments
- Manage all areas of package testing including testing samples, perform in-house testing as needed, drop & transit testing, etc. and review and analyze test results
- Request quotes and manage cost sheet requests to ensure projects meet cost targets
- Communicate and resolve timeline challenges, provide updates on project milestones, and inform appropriate teams of technical and timing issues to ensure seamless project execution
- Coordinate and prepare comps for retailer and internal meetings as well as photo-ready samples
- Review and approve packaging standards to ensure they meet quality fit, form, function, and aesthetic specifications
- Research and evaluate new materials with an emphasis on sustainability while keeping a pulse on industry trends, innovations, etc.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- 5+ years' of experience working in Package Development for a cosmetics brand
- Luxury experience is preferred, but not required
- Strong skills in anticipating needs and demonstrating a proactive approach to job responsibilities
- Creative writing skills
- Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
- Must be able to work in office on a hybrid schedule

If you think you're a good fit for this role, send us your portfolio / resume!

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Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.

Submit resume (and samples if applicable) to: Shannon.Robinson@jobalert.creativecircle.com

Creative Circle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you'll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements.