Director of Packaging, Structural Design

Summary

Join Hims & Hers Health, Inc. as their Director of Packaging - Structural Design! This leadership role requires a strong design portfolio and expertise in corrugated and wet pulp-molded design. You will lead a team, manage projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality packaging solutions. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in structural packaging design, strong project management skills, and proficiency in relevant software. Hims & Hers offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including unlimited PTO, comprehensive health benefits, and an employee stock purchase program. If you're passionate about design and improving people's lives through accessible healthcare, apply today!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in industrial design, packaging, or a related field
• 10+ years of structural packaging design experience with bringing multiple products to the market
• Proven experience in a leadership role within structural packaging or related industries
• In-depth knowledge of packaging technologies, structural design principles, and industry trends
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in relevant software tools and technologies. Illustrator, CAD software of choice (Solidworks, PTC Creo..), Keyshot (or other 3D visualization tool)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
• Strong portfolio of cutting-edge design with strong visual acuity and formal literacy, that proves not only solid design skills but also forward-thinking

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the design team, creating concepts, visualizing, and delivering structural packaging solutions with finely implemented details, including manufacturing limitations, printed boxes, magazines, collaterals…
• Create, communicate, and implement a vision and strategy for our corrugated and pulp-molded packaging with cross-functional teams, aligning it with organizational goals and industry best practices
• Provide visionary leadership to the industrial and packaging team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Connect, inform, propose ideas, and collaborate regularly with the Head of Industrial and Packaging Design on creative direction, strategy, and future initiatives
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of structural packaging designers
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, set goals, and facilitate professional development opportunities for team members
• Attract, interview, and hire to support the team and the business
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including our fulfillment, sourcing and distribution teams, and product development teams, to understand packaging requirements and deliver projects on time and within budget
• Coordinate with external agencies and partners to execute creative and effective structural packaging solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and implement best practices
• Oversee the entire structural packaging design lifecycle, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness
• Establish and enforce quality control measures to guarantee all packaging materials' accuracy, consistency, and excellence
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and ensure adherence to quality and delivery standards
• Help evaluate and select new vendors as needed, staying informed about industry trends and emerging technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree is a plus
• Ideal candidate understands the latest technologies and manufacturing processes and how to implement them best and has a proven understanding of engineering and sustainability
• Well-versed in user-centered design methods, testing, and techniques
• Willingness to take direction and learn from others
• Enjoys an autonomous working style and believes in collaboration in a multi-disciplinary design environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary & equity compensation for full-time roles
• Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and quarterly mental health days
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental & vision, and parental leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Employee discounts on hims & hers & Apostrophe online products
• 401k benefits with employer matching contribution
• Offsite team retreats