Design Director - Packaging

<p class="p1"><strong>WHO ARE WE?</strong></p>

<p class="p1">We are the VMS Co-Op, a group of fast growing companies in the Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) space. The VMS Co-Op includes <a href=" class="s1">OLLY, </span></a><a href=" class="s1">SmartyPants</span></a> and future acquisitions to come! This position's home company is OLLY.​</p>

<p data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559683":0,"335559685":0,"335559731":0,"335559737":0,"335562764":2,"335562765":1,"335562766":4,"335562767":0,"335562768":4,"335562769":0}"><strong><span data-scheme-color="@B91C87,," data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">THE ROLE: DESIGN DIRECTOR - PACKAGING</span></strong>​</p>

<p data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559683":0,"335559685":0,"335559731":0,"335559737":0,"335562764":2,"335562765":0.9,"335562766":4,"335562767":10,"335562768":4,"335562769":0}"><span data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none">The Design Director, Packaging is responsible for defining and leading the creative vision for OLLY's packaging ecosystem across core business, innovation, and future growth initiatives.</span>​</p>

<p data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559683":0,"335559685":0,"335559731":0,"335559737":0,"335562764":2,"335562765":0.9,"335562766":4,"335562767":10,"335562768":4,"335562769":0}"><span data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none">This role serves as the creative leader for packaging, translating business objectives, consumer insights, and brand strategy into a clear and compelling design vision. The Design Director </span><span data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none">establishes creative standards, drives packaging innovation, and ensures consistency across the portfolio while fostering a high-performing and highly collaborative team.</span>​</p>

<p data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559683":0,"335559685":0,"335559731":0,"335559737":0,"335562764":2,"335562765":0.9,"335562766":4,"335562767":10,"335562768":4,"335562769":0}"><span data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none">As a key member of the Creative Leadership Team, this individual partners closely with stakeholders across Brand, Product Development, Regulatory, Commercial, Insights, Packaging </span><span data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none">Engineering, and Creative Operations to align priorities, make informed decisions, and guide the future evolution of the OLLY brand through packaging across base business, innovation and </span><span data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none">partnerships.</span>​</p>

<p data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559683":0,"335559685":0,"335559731":0,"335559737":0,"335562764":2,"335562765":0.9,"335562766":4,"335562767":10,"335562768":4,"335562769":0}"><span data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none">This role reports to the VP of Creative and leads a team.</span></p>

<p data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559683":0,"335559685":0,"335559731":0,"335559737":0,"335562764":2,"335562765":1,"335562766":4,"335562767":0,"335562768":4,"335562769":0}"><strong><span data-scheme-color="@B91C87,15," data-usefontface="true" data-contrast="none">KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></strong>​</p>

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<li data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="270" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-scheme-color="@686868,13," data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none">Define and evolve OLLY's packaging vision across core business, innovation, and future growth initiatives.</span>​</li>

<li data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="270" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-scheme-color="@686868,13," data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none">Establish creative standards, design principles, and systems that guide packaging development across the portfolio.</span>​</li>

<li data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="270" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-scheme-color="@686868,13," data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none">Provide creative direction and feedback that elevates the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of packaging work.</span>​</li>

<li data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="270" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-scheme-color="@686868,13," data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none">Translate business objectives, consumer insights, and brand strategy into actionable creative direction.</span>​</li>

<li data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="270" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-scheme-color="@686868,13," data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none">Identify opportunities to strengthen the packaging portfolio through innovation, design thinking, and consumer-centered solutions.</span>​</li>

<li data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="270" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-scheme-color="@686868,13," data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none">Establish priorities across packaging initiatives and guide teams toward the highest-impact opportunities.</span>​</li>

<li data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="270" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-scheme-color="@686868,13," data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none">Serve as the primary creative decision-maker for packaging-related work streams and recommendations.</span>​</li>

<li data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="270" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-scheme-color="@686868,13," data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none">Drive clarity, alignment, and decision-making across packaging initiatives, ensuring teams are focused on the highest-impact work and positioned for success.</span>​</li>

<li data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="270" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-scheme-color="@686868,13," data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none">Partner with Creative Operations to align resources, workloads, and priorities across the packaging portfolio.</span>​</li>

<li data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="270" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-scheme-color="@686868,13," data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none">Lead, develop, and inspire packaging designers and creative contributors.</span>​</li>

<li data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="270" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span data-scheme-color="@686868,13," data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none">Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth.</span>​</li>

<li data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="270" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1"><span data-scheme-color="@686868,13," data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none">Build strong partnerships across Brand, Innovation, Product Development, Regulatory, Commercial, Insights, Packaging Engineering, and Operations.</span>​</li>

<li data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="270" data-aria-posinset="13" data-aria-level="1"><span data-scheme-color="@686868,13," data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none">Represent Packaging Design in organizational planning, key business initiatives, and leadership discussions.</span>​</li>

<li data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="270" data-aria-posinset="14" data-aria-level="1"><span data-scheme-color="@686868,13," data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none">Manage external agencies, freelancers, and creative partners to deliver exceptional work.</span>​</li>

<li data-charcodes="8226" data-font="Arial,Sans-Serif" data-buautonum="8" data-margin="270" data-aria-posinset="15" data-aria-level="1"><span data-scheme-color="@686868,13," data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none">Champion exceptional craft, consumer-centric design, and innovative thinking across all packaging touch points.</span>​</li>

</ul>

<p data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559683":0,"335559685":0,"335559731":0,"335559737":0,"335562764":2,"335562765":0.9,"335562766":4,"335562767":10,"335562768":4,"335562769":0}">​<strong><span data-scheme-color="@B91C87,15," data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none">THE CANDIDATE: <span class="TextRun MacChromeBold BCX0 SCXP34735268" lang="EN-US" data-scheme-color="@B11E8F,15," data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXP34735268">You’re a Creative Leader Who Knows How to Turn Strategy Into Design. </span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject BCX0 SCXP34735268"><span class="BCX0 SCXP34735268">​</span></span></span></strong>​</p>

<p data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559683":0,"335559685":0,"335559731":0,"335559737":0,"335562764":2,"335562765":0.9,"335562766":4,"335562767":10,"335562768":4,"335562769":0}"><span data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none">You believe great packaging does more than stand out on shelf. It tells a story, creates connection, solves business challenges, and shapes how </span><span data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none">consumers experience a brand.</span>​</p>

<p data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559683":0,"335559685":0,"335559731":0,"335559737":0,"335562764":2,"335562765":0.9,"335562766":4,"335562767":10,"335562768":4,"335562769":0}"><span data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none">You're equal parts creative visionary and strategic thinker, with a deep understanding of how design can drive both brand equity and business impact.</span><span data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none">You know how to balance long-term thinking with day-to-day realities, bringing clarity to complexity and helping teams focus on what matters most.</span>​</p>

<p data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559683":0,"335559685":0,"335559731":0,"335559737":0,"335562764":2,"335562765":0.9,"335562766":4,"335562767":10,"335562768":4,"335562769":0}"><span data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none">You're energized by building teams, developing talent, and creating environments where great ideas can flourish. You thrive in collaborative settings, </span><span data-usefontface="false" data-contrast="none">navigate ambiguity with confidence, and know how to bring people together around a shared vision.</span>​</p>