Staples · 1 month ago
Director Packaging, Private Brands
500 Staples Drive, Framingham, MA, 01702, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$151K/yr - $208K/yr
10+ years expStaples is a leading retailer known for its innovative private brand products. The Director of Packaging – Private Brands will lead the strategic development and execution of packaging, ensuring a strong customer experience while collaborating with various teams to align packaging with business objectives.
ConsumerE-CommerceEnterprise SoftwareOffice SuppliesRetail
Responsibilities
Oversee structural design, material selection, sustainability initiatives, and supplier collaboration to produce packaging that is functional, impactful, and cost-effective
Partner closely with Product Development, Sourcing, Quality & Compliance, Brand & Content, Merchandising, and Commercial Activation to align packaging with business objectives, brand intent, and channel needs
Serve as the organization’s packaging expert, setting standards, driving innovation, and ensuring packaging quality and accuracy from concept through production
The Director of Packaging has a direct impact on Private Brand performance by ensuring packaging enhances product appeal, communicates value clearly, and supports customer confidence across channels
Effective packaging execution drives sales, reduces returns, and strengthens the overall perception of Staples Private Brands
This role also contributes to operational and financial performance by improving packaging efficiency, reducing costs, and enabling smoother supply chain and merchant execution
The Director interacts regularly with senior leaders across multiple geographies, merchants, product development teams, suppliers, and cross-functional partners to align packaging decisions with category and brand strategies
They communicate complex packaging concepts and requirements clearly to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment and shared understanding
The role also manages external vendor relationships and represents Private Brands in negotiations, design reviews, and production discussions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, or a related technical field OR equivalent work experience
10+ years of experience in packaging development, packaging engineering, structural design, or related roles within consumer goods, retail, or private brands
Strong knowledge of packaging materials, print processes, production workflows, and vendor/supplier management
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects and delivering packaging solutions from concept through production
Proven ability to balance cost, quality, sustainability, and design requirements in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical packaging concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Leadership experience managing multiple cross-functional stakeholders as well as internal and external partners
Preferred
Master's degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, or a related technical field
Experience in private brand packaging within retail, eCommerce, or B2B environments
Expertise in sustainable packaging strategies, material innovation, and circular design principles
Experience managing packaging across international suppliers and multi-country manufacturing networks
Track record of driving packaging system harmonization, cost reduction, or packaging innovation initiatives at scale
Company
Staples
Staples is a provider of workspace products such as furniture, technology, cleaning products, and traditional office supplies.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-07-09Grant· $7M
2017-06-28Acquired
1999-11-15Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Michele Parzianello
Chief Sales Officer
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