Manages and provides technical direction to Packaging platform design staff. Organizes processes, clarifies project priorities, and oversees design output on a daily basis.Oversee platform design team output, assign work to optimize output, and prioritize requests for all levels of design to ensure deliverables are metEnsure consistent and efficient internal processes, workflows, and specifications are being used by all designers while effectively communicating changes and priorities to the design staff.Represent design group while interfacing with clients, sales, and other business platforms.Manage design projects through all stages of execution and maintain effective communication to sales, customer service, and manufacturing.Maintain clear organization of large ongoing projects involving many components and changes.Review work and provide effective, actionable feedback to the design team in a timely manner.Regularly interact directly with clients and sales to demonstrated added value in design while clearly communicating design reasoning as the packaging subject matter expert.Lead high-profile / high-priority client projects and initiatives.Ensure new designs are created for optimum efficiency for production and meet client testing standards and expectations.Develop structural design solutions for paper-based packaging (folding carton, corrugated, rigid box).Experience with non-paper packaging materials is a plus.Create 3D renderings including conceptual design, exploded-view schematics, and detailed assembly instructionsCreate high-end, flawless packaging prototypes for customer presentations.Work collaboratively and inclusively with design team members to identify and develop the best possible packaging solution while creating a positive work environment.