Manager - Packaging

Overview

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

• 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 teams, outside vendors, key stakeholders, and cross-divisional partners.
• Brand Ambassador that oversees the development of all private brands, brand intent, packaging style guides, and execution to maintain the integrity and 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 be influential in communicating to guide buy-in of relevant teams.
• Champion change to private brand packaging. Recognize opportunities that build brand awareness, drive sales, fund company growth, and appeal to customers.
• Create a vision and style for photography for packaging. Attend and lead 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, and implement private brand design solutions that drive retail sales.
• Conduct market research on existing packaging and perform monthly store walks for competitive benchmarking to identify new packaging opportunities.
• Create packaging mock-ups as needed to ensure branding consistency.
• Partner with Legal and Product Integrity Teams and 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 and integrated with the PLM system.

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

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

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

• Structural Engineering and 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. Michaels operates over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. For more information, visit  and

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 more. For more information, visit

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. If a reasonable accommodation is required to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, or to receive benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at