Vice President, Packaging and Design
 Taylor Corporation | |
paid time off, 401(k)
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 United States, New York, New York | |
 Jun 25, 2025 | |
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Your Leadership. Our Power. Unlimited Potential. Taylor Corporation has big plans for the future and we need talented leaders to get us there. We power the world's leading brands - and our employees' careers - by unlocking potential everywhere we see it. If you love to lead, are open to new ideas and inspire the best in others, we should talk. We're passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we're looking for professionals like you. Want to be part of something powerful? It's time to look at Taylor. Your Opportunity: Jon Michael Design, a Taylor Corp company, is looking for a talented, innovative and experiencedVice President ofPackaging + Industrial Designto join our agency in NY! As VP Packaging + Industrial Design, you will be working closely with the President / Chief Creative Officer to align on company goals and strategies from a packaging and industrial design perspective.You will play a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction and vision of the company's design initiatives. Closely collaborating with cross-functional teams, including the creative team, marketers, designers, production and account team to ensure that packaging solutions align with business objectives and user needs. You will provide leadership and guidance to design teams, setting standards for design excellence, fostering a culture of innovation, and driving the execution of packaging design projects from concept to delivery. This role requires a combination of creative and strategic thinking, strong leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of best practice design principles. You will partner with the account management team and senior leadership team to create a streamlined process from ideation to execution that is effective, creative and strategic. Manage multiple high demand projects at a time utilizing internal and external resources to ensure all milestones and client due dates are met. Ideating and brainstorming with the President, VP Creative, and Creative Director from the briefing on all new packaging projects to lead with innovative ideas and bring knowledge of industry standards and innovation to the team. This role will be collaborative with the brand design team as we develop all new pillar and brand design work together along with mentoring and guiding our industrial design team. You will be responsible for leading the Industrial designer on staff, by bringing new and innovative ideas the team along with knowledge on new technologies like AI software's for ideation in packaging design. As well asbuilding and managing a team of external 3D renderers with experience in fragrance and beauty. A strong network of talent is crucial to be able to flex up and down given the workload. You should also be amaster trouble-shooter and problem solver, forecasting potential challenges as well as offering cost-effective solutions to achieve premium package designs. You will be responsible for multiple projects across many brands at once ranging from different categories such as skincare, fragrance, cosmetics, spirits etc. Knowledge in animation and the ability to create motion graphics is a plus. Must be a true leader and team player with willingness to roll up your sleeves when needed to meet deadlines and clients needs. JMD is a very creative, fast paced and collaborative agency that is growing and we are looking for a like minded person to join the team.
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The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $160,000 - $175,000. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The range listed is just one component of Taylor Corporation's total compensation and benefits package for employee. About Taylor Corporation One of the largest graphics communications firms in North America, Taylor's family of companies provide a diverse set of products, services and technologies addressing the toughest communication challenges. For nearly 50 years, Taylor has been a premier provider of powerful and innovative products, services and expertise for individuals, businesses and distributors large and small. Our 10,000+ employees spanning 26 states and seven countries work diligently to create the interactive, printing and marketing solutions that have helped build some of the world's more recognizable brands. Everything we do begins with identifying the unique priorities and needs of our customers and creating one-of-a-kind solutions. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including several health plans to choose from, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. | |