Associate Director, Design (Italian, Frozen, Everyday Pantry Essential)

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.  Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us. Why Campbell’s… Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, 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... We are seeking a visionary Associate Director, Design to lead and elevate the creative vision for our Italian and Frozen portfolio (Rao’s, Michael Angelo’s, Pacific Foods). This role will be instrumental in shaping brand identity, driving packaging innovation, and ensuring flawless execution across multiple touchpoints. The ideal candidate will bring strategic design leadership, expertise in commercialization, and a passion for design excellence, delivering outstanding consumer experiences in a competitive marketplace. As a design leader, you will oversee a team of designers and a project manager, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and high performance. You will play a pivotal role in bridging creative strategy with execution, ensuring that our designs not only inspire but also drive business impact. Key Responsibilities: • Lead & Inspire: Manage and mentor a team of designers and a project manager, fostering growth, innovation, and design excellence. • Strategic Design Leadership: Shape the creative direction for Distinctive Brands, ensuring brand differentiation and relevance in the market. • Brand & Packaging Innovation: Oversee the development of breakthrough packaging design and visual identity systems that enhance brand perception and consumer engagement. • Commercialization & Execution: Actively participate in commercialization meetings, guiding design implementation to ensure flawless execution from concept to shelf. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, Innovation, R&D, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless brand storytelling and product launches. • Agency & Vendor Management: Direct and collaborate with external design agencies, ensuring best-in-class creative execution and efficiency. • Consumer-Centered Thinking: Utilize research and insights to create compelling design solutions that elevate the consumer experience. • Process & Workflow Optimization: Establish and refine design workflows, enabling efficiency without compromising creative excellence. What You Will Bring to the Table (Must-Have): • Bachelor’s degree in Design • 8+ years of deep brand design experience, with a strong focus on packaging design. • Proven ability to balance design strategy with flawless execution. • Inspiring and effective leadership, with a track record of managing high-performing design teams. • Expertise in crafting brand and design strategies and developing visual guidelines that drive consistency and impact. • Experience in building and executing efficient design processes that enable