WE'RE HERE TO BRING DELIGHT TO THE WORLD OF NUTRITIONOLLY is a fast-growing company working to bring simplicity and delight to the world of nutrition. Yes, stuff like vitamins and probiotics. We see only upside in the opportunity to transform the category experience. Not only that, we believe you can't have happy without healthy. And isn't true happiness where it's at? So we've made it our personal mission to help people make healthy choices by making it easier than ever for them to get better nutrition into their daily lives. We're super passionate about the work that we do and we're on the hunt for a fellow self-starter to join our ambitious bunch.We hope you'll indulge us as we toot our own horn a little. We currently have over 40 products sold nationwide at retailers including Target, CVS, Safeway, Whole Foods, Walmart and many more. We got off to a fast start and have already been recognized as a successful, transformational brand in both the supplement and nutrition categories. As you can imagine we need more rock stars to help us continue the pace as we have high hopes for our future.OK, one last tidbit or two - in 2019 we joined our friends over at Unilever to help us grow OLLY into a global brand. We are also a B-Corp, so doing social good is built into our DNA and we're headquartered in the heart of San Francisco with a culture that reflects the friendly, optimistic and health-minded values of the brand. Our goal is to build a uniquely special company and brand that will make us all proud! BUT ENOUGH ABOUT US LET'S TALK ABOUT YOUYou are welcome at OLLY for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what healthy means to you. Our products are for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and shine. So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It's in our differences that we will find our inspiration to help people be happy from the inside out. THE ROLE: Design Director - Packaging + Innovation Do you live and breathe design? Are you passionate about creating inspiring and meaningful designs with a solution-focused mindset? As the Design Director of Packaging + Innovation, you’ll be at the very forefront of the development and execution of iconic and disruptive packaging designs across a new range of products that will extend OLLY outside of its current VMS category. Treating packaging as an extension of the iconic OLLY brand and delivering brand-right designs that reflect the overall concept and business strategy. In collaboration with cross-functional partners and vendors, they develop the design of all components of the product packaging experience 2D and 3D, including the color scheme, icons, illustration, graphic elements, secondary packaging, etc., driving decision-making, timelines, and overall delivery of projects on brief and on-time. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Lead the conceptualization and realization of innovative product designs and packaging for OLLY's new product evolution.
Collaborate with the VP of Creative and cross-functional teams to ideate disruptive packaging forms that set OLLY apart on shelves.
Develop characters, icons, typography, color schemes, and patterns for products and packaging.
Analyze market trends, customer needs, and product details to conceptualize effective packaging designs across a diverse range of products.
Meet with suppliers and consumer groups to produce ideas that meet our disruptive brand values.
Work with engineers to create packaging prototypes and create compelling mockups for presentations.
Ensure precise execution of production mechanicals for both product and packaging, leveraging knowledge of printing equipment and processes in collaboration with Technical Designers.
Efficiently manage projects and timelines to ensure on-time delivery.
CAPABILITIES + SKILLS REQUIRED
Demonstrated expertise in CPG packaging, preferably in Personal Care or Beauty.
10-12 years of design experience within an agency or in-house creative team.
Proven ability to build brands and integrate consumer feedback, testing insights, and stakeholder input into designs.
Track record of taking products from concept to execution.
Agile, proactive, and collaborative approach to work.
Deep understanding of typography, color theory, and strong design aesthetic judgment.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with expertise in graphic design, mechanical die lines, and some illustration or rendering skills, is advantageous.
In-depth knowledge of industry trends in Personal Care and Beauty.
Excellent presentation skills and the ability to effectively communicate creative concepts to stakeholders.
Strong communication skills with the ability to provide thoughtful and actionable feedback.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS
Initial video screen with a member of our Talent team
Round 1: Conversation with the Hiring Manager + 1-2 conversations with other Ollies on the team
Round 2: 2-3 conversations with team or cross functional Ollies
Final Round: Homework
At OLLY, our final round is called Homework. Candidates who participate in this round are given 3 questions in advance to answer and present to the interview panel they previously spoke with in the process. We understand every candidate is different. If you need a reasonable accommodation to adjust this procedure, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can evaluate and provide other options that work for your needs
THE DETAILS
LOCATION: Remote, U.S. (preference for San Francisco or Los Angeles based candidates)
HOURS: Full time, exempt (salary)
MANAGER: VP Creative
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
The pay range for this position is $149,000 - $182,000 dependent on experience and location.
WHAT WE OFFER:
An opportunity to work with an intelligent, inspiring, and extraordinarily fun team
100% employer-paid medical coverage for employee only, dental + ortho, and vision insurance
4 weeks PTO + paid holidays + 12 Mental Health Days per year
100% Paid parental leave, Fertility + Adoption Benefits
Annual Bonus
401(k) plan with Employer Match
Hybrid Work + Wellness + Cell Phone Stipends
Free product
And much more!
OLLY is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy (including breast feeding and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, genetic information, disability, and for employees working in California, ancestry, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected medical condition, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
