PepsiCo · 6 hours ago
Associate Design Manager, Global Merchandising and Licensing
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $149K/yr
5+ years expPepsiCo is a leading global food and beverage company, and they are seeking an Associate Design Manager for their Global Merchandising and Licensing team. The role involves supporting the creation and execution of lifestyle products while ensuring the visual identity of PepsiCo branded merchandise is maintained through collaboration with various internal stakeholders.
Brand MarketingFast-Moving Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop graphics and prints for apparel, accessories, and packaging that reinforce brand DNA
Translate briefs into cohesive visual executions that meet creative and commercial objectives
Be up-to-speed on competitive landscape and trends to keep deliverables relevant and aspirational
Research trends in color, typography, print, graphics, to inform visual concepts
Assemble presentations that communicate design intent, storytelling, and commercial rationale
Create detailed sketches, CADs, print callouts, and production-ready design packages
Make visual mock-ups via photoshop and AI to make designs tangible and realistic
Manage graphic and print development tracking revisions, approvals, timelines, and costs
Prepare production-ready artwork files and ensure accuracy of scale, color, and placement
Partner with product developers on costing related to graphic and embellishment techniques
Participate in sample and bulk production reviews
Create licensing style guides and brand tool kits for consistency across products and packaging
Perform style guide audits with licensing and brand teams to ensure guides are relevant
Lead creative kick-offs and design immersions with new licensees and collaborators
Maintain master artwork library for ongoing and future reference
Manage external design agencies as needed from initial briefing to final deliverables
Lead licensing product approvals, collaborating with brand design, marketing, legal, and agencies
Provide feedback directly to licensees within digital systems to arrive at final approvals
Review physical samples from licensees and provide feedback as needed
Ensure submissions are approved in a timely manner and within agreed upon SLAs
Create and manage calendars to hold all teams accountable to milestones
Ensure necessary approvals are obtained across Design, Licensing, Brand Marketing, and Legal
Communicate updates to stakeholders to inform decision-making and promote visibility
Anticipate resources needed to reach objectives and prioritize efforts accordingly
Identify new opportunities to enhance time and cost efficiencies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in design or equivalent years of experience
5+ years working in graphic, packaging, and/or fashion design across categories
Strong understanding of total product creation from design-concept to in-factory
Expert in graphic design tools including but not limited to Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Firefly
Comfort in fast-paced dynamic work environment, deals well with ambiguity and uncertainty
Collaborative mind-set and entrepreneurial spirit demonstrating ownership and initiative
Highly organized with exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills
Able to bring clarity to complex situations and solve problems with creativity
Proven ability to multitask and complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
Strong interpersonal skills and exceptionally resourceful
Benefits
Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 10% of annual salary paid out annually.
Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
Company
PepsiCo
PepsiCo is a food and beverage company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.National Safety Council
2025-09-02Post Ipo Equity· $4B
2024-06-13Grant· $0.02M
2017-12-20IPO
Leadership Team
Alex Carreteiro
CEO PepsiCo Brazil & South Cone (Chile, Arg, Uru, Par) Foods
Mohamed Shelbaya
CEO PepsiCo Middle East & Africa
Recent News
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