Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell’s…

Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE HISTORY HERE…

As an Associate Design Manager, you will elevate the creative impact of our M&B portfolio by championing best‑in‑class design execution. You’ll bring design strategy to life through oversight of day‑to‑day creative development, ensuring every deliverable is high‑quality, brand‑aligned, and executed with excellence. Your leadership will help shape how consumers experience our brands across packaging, production, and visual identity.

WHAT YOU WILL DO…

Oversee the execution of design work for assigned brands or categories, ensuring alignment with design strategy and brand standards.
Support designers on the team through clear direction, actionable feedback, and performance guidance.
Translate design strategy into briefs, workflows, timelines, and deliverables.
Partner closely with cross‑functional teams—including Brand, Marketing, Innovation, and Operations—to deliver solutions on time and within budget.
Provide day‑to‑day direction to external agencies and production partners.
Review and approve creative work to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency.
Coordinate production and pre‑press processes to ensure flawless execution.
Support budget oversight, production planning, and operational needs for assigned work.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and team efficiency.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH…

Internal design team members, including designers and senior design leadership
Cross‑functional partners in Brand, Marketing, Innovation, and Operations
External creative agencies, production studios, and pre‑press partners
Stakeholders across the business to align on objectives, timelines, and deliverables

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE… (MUST HAVE)

5-7 years of experience in CPG design (Food industry preferred) and design management
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Design, or a related field
Design management experience is required, with the ability to lead design projects from end to end—from creative briefing and budget management through concept development, design execution, production, and final delivery
Demonstrated design leadership, strong project management, and excellent communication skills
Exceptional visual storytelling ability
Strong presentation, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Deep expertise across art production, photography, and graphic design principles
Fluency in packaging regulations and related application
Working knowledge of typography, photography, production, proofing, color separations, and print processes
Ability to work independently and collaboratively to define problems and create tailored solutions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE… (NICE TO HAVE)

Experience specifically within the food and snacks category
Hands‑on experience managing external agencies or production partners
Process‑improvement mindset with experience implementing new tools or systems
Experience mentoring or developing junior design talent
Familiarity with emerging design technologies or workflow automation

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between

$84,600-$116,300

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.