Support Center - Irving
The Manager - Packaging leads private brand packaging through the development & execution of cost-effective, structurally sound, environmentally sustainable retail packaging to maintain & improve all private branded product. This position is a Brand Ambassador that collaborates & supports our cross-divisional teams, including product development, design, trend, marketing, packaging suppliers, vendors, global sourcing, and product integrity.
Major Activities

• Develop a strategic vision for the department to ensure private brand packaging is of the highest quality, meets regulatory requirements, reflects our brand strategies, and drives sales for the company.
• Lead communication with internal team, outside vendors, key stakeholders & cross-divisional partners.
• Brand Ambassador that oversees the development of all private brands, brand intent, packaging style guides & execution to maintain the integrity & consistency of our brands.
• Drive timelines and communicate to all key stakeholders for assurances on project delivery.
• Lead the development and revisions of structural concepts and is impactful and influential in communicating to guide the buy-in of relevant teams.
• Champions change to private brand packaging. Recognize opportunities that will build brand awareness, drive sales, fund our company growth, and will appeal to our customers.
• Creates a vision and style for photography for packaging. Attends and leads photo shoots for projects to create inspiring and engaging packaging.
• Review all pieces of packaging to ensure design and copy consistency.
• Leverage consumer insights and evaluate competitive landscapes to develop/recommend/implement private brand design solutions that will drive retail sales.
• Conducts market research on existing packaging, and conducts monthly store walks for competitive benchmarking identifying new packaging opportunities.
• Create packaging mock-ups as needed to ensure branding consistency.
• Partner with Legal & Product Integrity Teams & confirm packaging reflects legal and regulatory standards and passes appropriate quality specifications as established by the packaging manager.
• Manage department budget and process invoices.
• Work with IT on the implementation of technology systems critical to the delivery of packaging requirements & integrated with the PLM system.

Minimum Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree or 7+ years of related work experience in packaging design, management, or branding

Minimum Special Certifications or technical skills

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Production/Print Management
• Microsoft Office

Minimum Type of experience the job requires

• Minimum 7 years of experience with a major retailer in design, project management, production and print.
• Must have experience and a strong understanding of the regulatory guidelines for packaging and related laws in both the US and Canada
• Must possess a high level of knowledge in branding, design, production, and print, and an overall expert in packaging development

Other

• Structural Engineering & Brand Development is a plus

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.
At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com "and" Michaels.ca ."The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit" www.michaels.com .
At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit www.michaels.com .
Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.
Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).