Manager – Packaging Design

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Contribute to the overall strategy for packaging design.

• Create tools, guidance, and resources to assist producers in incorporating eco-design principles into their packaging solutions.

• Prepare technical regulatory submissions, including feedback on proposed regulations, requests for exemptions, and appeals.

• Engage with producers, the industry, and end markets to clarify the impacts of EPR laws and inspire change, including through webinars.

• Contribute to CAA’s eco-modulation strategy driven by design and broader materials strategies aimed at reduction, reuse, recyclability, and compostability.

• Collaborate with producers, converters, reclaimers, and other stakeholders to identify system needs and inform design solutions.

• Develop resources that translate regulatory and materials management objectives into actionable packaging design strategies.

• Provide technical insights into state-level program plans.

• Monitor and assess packaging design standards, trends, innovations, and best practices.

• Support strategies for material reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting.

• Work with cross-functional teams to incorporate packaging design into materials management, recycling, and stewardship strategies.

• Contribute to eco-design tools, including incentive mechanisms such as eco-modulated bonuses and maluses.

• Engage with packaging designers, producers, and industry stakeholders to advocate for eco-design best practices.

• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience.

• Over 5 years of experience in sustainable packaging, material design and engineering, material strategy, or roles related to the circular economy.

• Strong understanding of packaging design's impact on environmental outcomes and effective recycling systems.

• In-depth knowledge of producer performance requirements for product packaging, including aspects such as product protection, shelf life, branding, marketing, and merchandising.

• Experience in developing and implementing packaging sustainability solutions that focus on recyclability, source reduction, reuse, material transitions, and circular economy results.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders, including packaging designers, producers, and recyclers.

• Extensive knowledge of packaging materials, covered material categories, and chemicals of concern.

• Understanding of recycling systems and end-market considerations, with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical design guidance.

• Familiarity with industry eco-design standards and emerging trends in sustainability.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.