Independently owned since its founding, Kaleidoscope has amassed nearly 30 years of experience integrating brand strategy, packaging design and packaging prototyping to solve complex CPG challenges with speed and agility. From emerging start-ups to global icons, we deliver results you can measure, quality craftsmanship you can hold, and, most importantly, a clear vision to propel brands forward toward their maximum potential.

Job Responsibilities of a Group Creative Director:

Creative Process Leadership

• Collaborate with the Senior Creative Director, Senior Director of Client Engagement, and Director of Strategy to lead the package design creative process for CPG clients.
• Develop creative concepts, assess ideas, and link them to brand/design strategy, and present to the client.
• Utilize expertise in package design system thinking, understanding clients' brand-building process, and fine-tuning internal work processes for idea development and assessment.

Project Management and Collaboration

• Help the team connect the dots between various project elements, including client needs, brand/design positioning, and competitive analysis.
• Collaborate with creative, strategy and account teams to ensure all work is aligned with client objectives and meets client expectations.
• Build strong relationships with clients.
• Mentor and coach junior team members.

Creative Concept Development

• Develop and refine creative concepts and design solutions for various CPG brands, using your expertise and insights to deliver impactful results.
• Adopt a coach/player mentality, taking on both leadership and hands-on roles to guide and support the team towards success.
• Collaborate closely with team members to create compelling concepts, while also assessing and providing guidance to ensure quality and consistency in the work.

Education and Experience:

• Experience leading the package design creative process for CPG clients.
• Expertise in package design system thinking, understanding clients' brand-building process, and fine-tuning internal work processes for idea development and assessment.
• Demonstrated success building strong client relationships.
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills.
• Possess a "roll up your sleeves" attitude and willingness to jump in and design alongside the team as needed.
• Experience collaborating with creative, strategy, and account teams to deliver impactful results.
• A passion for staying up-to-date on package design trends and best practices.
• Bachelor's in design, marketing, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in strategy, package design, innovation and brand building with a focus on a wide array of CPG clients.

Why Kaleidoscope

At Kaleidoscope, we continuously strive to build a performance-driven culture of talented and creative staff who are passionate about making a positive impact on our clients’ businesses through design thinking and the art of making. That is our true North; our guiding principle. We believe the recipe for best-in-class creative starts with the people that walk in the door every morning. If you’re looking to make a difference, be part of a growing and dynamic team, we’d love to start a conversation.

In addition awesome people to work with, Kaleidoscope offers other great benefits and perks like:

• Flexible work arrangements (3 days WFH, 2 days onsite with the team);
  
• Discretionary profit sharing plan;
  
• PTO/Floating Holidays, Paid Holidays, and Paid Parental Leave;
• Health, well-being and retirement benefits including
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance;
  • 100% employer-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance;
  • Voluntary Life allows for additional coverage for self, partner and children;
  • Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance (STD and LTD)
• 401(k) plan with employer match;
  
• Diversity, Inclusion, and Impact Group (DIIG);
• Company-sponsored events;
• A dog-friendly studio;
• Development opportunities;
• Employee recognition programs.

Kaleidoscope is a proud equal opportunity employer.

Upon hire, candidates are required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States.