Associate Design Director

Summary

Join OLIPOP as Associate Design Director to lead and evolve the brand's visual identity across all channels. You will oversee a team of designers, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure brand consistency. Responsibilities include stewarding the visual system, maintaining brand guidelines, managing design teams, and collaborating cross-functionally. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of design experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role, with a strong portfolio showcasing cohesive brand design across various platforms. A background in CPG, food/bev, or lifestyle brands is preferred. The position offers a base salary of $130,000-$150,000 plus bonus and a fully remote work environment.

Requirements

• 10+ years of design experience, including at least 2 years in a creative leadership or management role development. Experience ranging from advertising/design agency, in-house agency, and/or CPG brand experience is a requirement, with a strong focus on system-based thinking and visual identity
• Deep strength in building and extending visual identity systems across multiple channels and formats. Ability to think in terms of storytelling, not just layout—across a campaign arc or retail moment
• A portfolio that shows breadth—translating a cohesive look and feel across digital, print, retail, and packaging
• Working knowledge of packaging design and production processes
• Confident communicator and creative collaborator who can work across teams and disciplines
• Ability to flex between big-picture brand thinking and polished execution
• Deep understanding of brand systems, typography, color, layout, and composition, with a sharp eye for detail and consistency
• Proven ability to own and evolve a visual identity system across multiple channels (packaging, digital, retail, social, etc.)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, balancing creativity with executional excellence
• You’ve helped steer design teams toward great work—balancing creative inspiration with thoughtful feedback and clear direction

Responsibilities

• Oversee and evolve OLIPOPs visual identity: Steward the ongoing development of our visual system, ensuring it's consistently and creatively expressed across all touchpoints—from packaging and digital to retail, social, partnerships, and internal communications
• Uphold and Expand Brand Guidelines: Maintain and refine brand standards to ensure they are flexible, functional, and future-proof—balancing creative inspiration with scalable structure
• Inspire and Manage Design Teams: Oversee internal designers and external creative partners, fostering a culture of craft excellence, bold thinking, and collaborative problem-solving
• Ensure all creative—whether it’s a can on a shelf or a key visual in a campaign—feels distinctly OLIPOP and strategically on point
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Marketing, Innovation, Partnerships, Shopper Marketing, and Commercial team to align design execution with business goals and production realities
• Vendor & Agency Partnerships: Manage relationships  with external studios, freelancers, and production vendors to bring world-class creative to life efficiently and effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in CPG, food/bev, or lifestyle brands
• Experience in sustainability and innovation across brand touchpoints
• Familiarity with motion design and how identity systems extend into video and animation
• Interest in food/beverage innovation and consumer trends

Benefits

• $130,000-$150,000 base salary + bonus
• Fully remote