Associate Design Manager

Why Campbell’s… Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individuals, families, and domestic partners). Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting. Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay. If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store. Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually. Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees. HOW YOU WILL MAKE HISTORY HERE… As an Associate Design Manager, you will elevate the creative impact of our Snacks portfolio by championing best‑in‑class design execution. You’ll bring design strategy to life through oversight of day‑to‑day creative development, ensuring every deliverable is high‑quality, brand‑aligned, and executed with excellence. Your leadership will help shape how consumers experience our brands across packaging, production, and visual identity. WHAT YOU WILL DO… Oversee the execution of design work for assigned brands or categories, ensuring alignment with design strategy and brand standards. Support designers on the team through clear direction, actionable feedback, and performance guidance. Translate design strategy into briefs, workflows, timelines, and deliverables. Partner closely with cross‑functional teams—including Brand, Marketing, Innovation, and Operations—to deliver solutions on time and within budget. Provide day‑to‑day direction to external agencies and production partners. Review and approve creative work to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency. Coordinate production and pre‑press processes to ensure flawless execution. Support budget oversight, production planning, and operational needs for assigned work. Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and team efficiency. WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH… Internal design team members, including designers and senior design leadership Cross‑functional partners in Brand, Marketing, Innovation, and Operations External creative agencies, production studios, and pre‑press partners Stakeholders across the business to align on objectives, timelines, and deliverables WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE (MUST HAVE) 5-7 years of experience in CPG design (Food industry preferred) and design management Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Design, or a related field Strong concepting and execution skills, with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite Demonstrated design leadership, strong project management, and excellent communication skills Exceptional visual storytelling ability Strong presentation, organizational skills, and attention to detail Deep expertise across art production, photography, and graphic design principles Fluency in packaging regulations and related application Working knowledge of typography, photography, production, proofing, color separations, and print processes Ability to work independently and collaboratively to define problems and create tailored solutions Excellent verbal and written communication skills IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE… (NICE TO HAVE) Experience specifically within the food and snacks category Hands‑on experience managing external agencies or production partners Process‑improvement mindset with experience implementing new tools or systems Experience mentoring or developing junior design talent Familiarity with emerging design technologies or workflow automation Compensation and Benefits: The target base salary range for this full‑time, salaried position is between $84,600 and $116,300. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job‑related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package. The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr