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Form of work- Partners with global teams of product designers, quality assurance, and vendors to address opportunities to implement sustainable, right-sized, cost-effective packaging solutions across US and Canada stores.
- Develops new packaging concepts and solution across Lowe’s Private Brands seeking visionary solutions in the structural design process that supports the brand strategies.
- Supports business sustainability efforts in the area of packaging, both in terms of consumer facing packaging for Lowe’s Private Brand products, as well as shipping and protective packaging throughout the supply chain. Work hand in hand with product design, creative, packaging production teams and vendors supporting the business.
- Leads the development and revisions of structural concepts for assigned product categories and effectively guides buy-in of relevant teams (Brand, Product Design, Product Development Team, Merchants and Product Vendors).
- Manages all relevant packaging data down to SKU level, including weights, dimensions, material, print style and packaging process
- Works in conjunction with the Quality Assurance team to ensure the packaging designs maintain integrity and protect product through the supply chain
- Understands key product attributes and handling processes to facilitate structural improvements and proper material selection while coordinating, conducting, and driving vendor compliance.
- Participate in product commercialization through the product development calendars and in conjunction with Private Brand’s creative team.
- Conducts market research of existing packaging, conducts frequent store walks for competitive benchmarking identifying new packaging opportunities.
- Helps define packaging specifications and operational requirements for packaging in partnership with Quality Assurance team.
- Develops a plan, validates a solution, communicates direction, and implements a roll-out for both new and existing (refreshed) packaging systems
Required Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Packaging Design, Packaging Engineering, Industrial Design or related field
7 Years of experience in packaging development.
7 Years of proven experience with packaging materials and related technologies.
7 Years of experience/understanding the entire packaging design process from concept, prototype, testing, and production.
7 Years of demonstrated ability to work as part of a cross-functional team with minimal supervision.
About Lowe’s
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 17 million customer transactions a week in the U.S. With total fiscal year 2022 sales of over $97 billion, approximately $92 billion of sales were generated in the U.S., where Lowe's operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.
