The role of Creative Packaging Program Manager is to drive the execution of end to end printed packaging in support of eero product launches and international expansion. This includes schedule creation and coordination with inter-disciplinary teams to ensure packaging artwork is developed and approved on-time. In addition to creating the packaging plan, which includes a global workback schedule for artwork development in various regions, the role requires management in the creation of technical publications, print on demand (POD) labels, and product labels under the guidance of legal, compliance, brand, marketing, and leadership.
Key job responsibilities
- Drive cross-functional stakeholders including marketing, brand, product, legal, compliance, and operations to determine schedule for on-box packaging and label content for eero programs
- Directly responsible to own and communicate the artwork schedule to the overall hardware program team to ensure the plan is in alignment.
- Lead packaging ID and packaging artwork approval meetings with CEO & CMO
- Develop systems that improve how existing and future packaging & label content is reviewed, approved, & released for production
- Managing Bill of Materials (BOM) change control for packaging materials
- Management and approval of printed mechanical artworks and supplier created softproofs to ensure they are production ready and color controlled
- Understanding of multiple printing processes (offset, flexography, screen printing) and materials to align with creative strategy and lead decisions based on their strengths and limitations
- Participate in worldwide sku creation and drive solutions on simplifying sku strategy
- managing product, legal, and sustainability claims for packaging, as well as substantiation towards those claims in collaboration with internal legal stakeholders
- Managing international packaging partners in China and Vietnam and lead bi-weekly status meetings
- 5+ years of program or project management experience
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- 3+ years of experience working directly with package creative teams
- 3+ years in consumer retail consumer electronic packaging industry having direct responsibility to deliver products which sit on retail store shelf
- Experience with various printed process and mediums including offset lithography, flexography, and screen printing on paper, molded pulp, and films- Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
- Understanding of Asia business culture
- Attention to detail without becoming lost in the details
- Mandarin Chinese language and/or Vietnamese language is a plus.
- G7 print professional certified
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $104,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit
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