Senior Manager, Packaging Design Adaptation

as new AI tools are introduced internally.

Experience with 3D design and animation is a plus, but the core focus of this role is packaging development and production design. A willingness to learn, adapt, and evolve alongside emerging AI technologies is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Packaging & Production Design (Primary Focus - ~75-80%)

• Create, adapt, and maintain flat packaging files for multiple brands, formats, and markets.

• Ensure all files are press-ready, accurate, and aligned with brand standards, dielines, substrates, and print specifications.

• Review color targets and attend press checks and print tests to ensure quality, consistency and accuracy.

• Partner closely with internal requestors (Brand, Creative, Innovation, and Graphics Management) to gather requirements, manage revisions, and deliver final assets on time.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of detail, organization, and production accuracy.

Design Automation & AI Adoption (~15-20%)

• Actively introduce and incorporate new AI-powered design and production tools into your workflow as they become available internally.

• Explore AI solutions that support brand world asset creation beyond packaging, as well as tools for layout adaptation, versioning, quality control, and production efficiency-without compromising brand integrity or accuracy.

• Collaborate with internal partners to evolve scalable, repeatable packaging adaptation workflows.

• Maintain a continuous learning mindset and stay curious about emerging tools that improve speed, efficiency, and creative output.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong working relationships with a large and diverse group of internal stakeholders.

• Communicate clearly, positively, and professionally balancing creative problem-solving with practical execution.

• Bring a can-do attitude, flexibility, and a collaborative spirit to fast-paced, high-volume production environments.

Nice to Have (Approximately 5% of Role)

• Experience with 3D modeling, rendering, or animation to support packaging visualization or concept exploration.

• Familiarity with tools such as Cinema 4D, Blender, or similar platforms.

• Exposure to AI-powered 3D or visualization tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, or Industrial Design with professional graphic design experience.

• 2-5 years of professional experience in graphic design with a strong emphasis on brand building and packaging production.

• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign; strong working knowledge of other programs within the Adobe Creative Suite.

• Demonstrated experience preparing files for print, managing color, and working directly with printers.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with many stakeholders.

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.

• Proven willingness to continuously learn, adapt, and evolve as new AI tools and workflows are introduced.

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Skills:
**Adobe InDesign; Project Quality; Design Thinking; Design; Marketing; Design Management; Stakeholder Engagement; Print Management; AI Adoption; Design Automation; Packaging Innovation; Project Management Leadership; Marketing Translations; Detail-Oriented; Multiple Project Management; Creative Directing; Collaboration; Videography; Packaging Processes; Brand Strategy; Graphic Design; Adobe Creative Cloud; Large-Scale Project Management; Production Design; Packaging Artwork; Print Work; Design Build Projects; Adobe Illustrator; Business Translations; Adobe Photoshop; Artificial Intelligence (AI); Design Quality; Product Packaging Design; Creative Design; Brand Building

The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Pay Range:$139,600 - $157,900
Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:15
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