Manager, Design
Hybrid- Gurnee, Illinois
Who We Are:
PurposeBuilt Brands, rooted in a legacy dating back to Weiman, stands as a pioneer in crafting top-tier products for specialty surfaces. Our beloved brands, including Weiman, Goo Gone, Green Gobbler, Biokleen, Gonzo, Magic, Wright’s, Stone Care International, Urnex, Five Star, and Micro-Scientific, are preferred choices among consumers and seasoned professionals alike.
At PBB, we seek to hire employees who bring a level of engagement, drive, and performance that pushes business forward. We work together and are motivated by positive results, while continuously thriving in a scrappy environment. We believe our greatest assets are the talented and passionate employees who are motivated by our purposeful work. Our company may be 60 years old, but the real growth is just getting started.
The Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated, Design Manager to join the HomeShine Studios team within PurposeBuilt Brands. HomeShine Studios is PBB’s newly created internal creative team that is looking to create breakthrough communication for PBB’s portfolio of consumer and commercial brands.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for elevating creative output and execution across new product launches and design assets for a variety of CPG brands.
What You Will Do:.
- Lead and mentor a team of designers, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Conceptualize, design and execute across a variety of campaigns and projects.
- Displays keen attention-to-detail and upholds all work at the highest standards of quality.
- Execute traditional design including, but not limited to packaging, in-store displays, and branding
- Collaborate with the marketing team to conceptualize designs that effectively communicate our brand message and product features.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and technologies (including AI) to continuously improve the quality and impact of creative output.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of creativity and production quality.
- Ensure brand consistency and adherence to brand guidelines across all deliverables.
- Oversee the translation of approved concepts into print-ready files.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with creative partners and internal stakeholders.
- Facilitate a seamless handoff process between creative and production.
What You Will Bring:
- 8+ years of experience in graphic design with a focus on packaging, including 1–2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
- A dynamic creative portfolio showcasing a range of projects, including packaging and shopper marketing examples.
- Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
- Strong grasp of packaging design principles, printing processes (digital and flexographic), and production best practices
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities across diverse brands and timelines.
- Excellent creative and storytelling abilities, with a keen eye for detail and design aesthetics.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to present ideas and concepts effectively.
Compensation Range:
$95,000-$110,000
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Benefits:
PBB offers a wide range of benefits because we understand no two employees are the same. We want our employees to feel empowered to set their day up for success, whether that's in the office or remote. (This role is primarily remote but requires occasionally working onsite to create packaging mockups and review proofs. Max 2 days/wk onsite.)
What We Offer:
Flexible work options (fully remote, hybrid, onsite)
Generous paid time off
Competitive salaries and bonus incentives
401K company match
Competitive medical, dental, & vision insurance
Pet insurance
Annual fitness stipend
Unmatched employee discount on all products
Summer Hours
LinkedIn learning membership
PurposeBuilt Brands is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of graphic design experience focused on packaging
- 1-2 years of leadership or managerial experience
- Dynamic creative portfolio showcasing packaging and shopper marketing projects
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Strong understanding of packaging design principles
- Knowledge of digital and flexographic printing processes
- Knowledge of production best practices
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities across diverse brands and timelines
- Excellent creative and storytelling abilities with strong attention to detail and design aesthetics
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to present ideas and concepts effectively
What We Do
Weiman Products makes premium, branded specialty cleaners for consumer, commercial and healthcare markets. Its consumer portfolio includes targeted surface-care products, bath-repair and air-care products for the home, sold under brands such as Weiman, Goo Gone, Magic and Wright’s. Its healthcare division develops detergents, instrument-care solutions and high-level disinfectants for surgical instruments, alongside general surface-disinfection products for acute, physician, dental and veterinary care.
