Job Information
Natural Grocers Manager of Private Label in Lakewood, Colorado
Salary Range
USD $89,000.00/Yr. - USD $103,000.00/Yr.
Overview
The Job in a Nutshell:
This position is responsible for the design and production of Natural Grocers Brand Labels for their Private Label. In this role you will be responsible for developing our private label products and making sure they meet industry standards, laws, and regulations. You will also be overseeing development, sourcing, marketing and sales with our suppliers and internal teams to ensure our products meet our quality standards. You will work with the rest of the marketing team to develop merchandising strategies, sales targets, and profit objectives. Manages one or more Crew Members.
Applications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended.
06/13 /2024
Responsibilities
Main Ingredients:
Conceptualize and brainstorm new creative packaging ideas for new products in the brand.
Play a leading role in cross functional teams and developing new marketing strategies.
Create digital mockups for new packaging ideas.
Present design ideas to internal team and refine designs as necessary.
Rapidly ideate and create mockups of packaging for other print and digital marketing collateral.
Work with various timelines and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, always delivering creative that is accurate and consistent.
Manage and guide all brand creative and design layouts for optimized end-use and delivered according to specifications, production standards, color quality standards and budget.
Prepare package and spec files for print/web working closely with internal and external vendors and manufacturers to ensure final product is without flaw including:
Compliant with regulations for product labeling (i.e. FDA, USDA)
Compliant with company standards for colors, logos, voice, legal, etc.
Correctly export digital assets to all needed formats
Maintain an up to date and organized set of files for project archive and utilizes the department’s digital assets management systems and file servers.
Continue global changes on Natural Grocers Supplements
Natural Grocers Bulk Packaging updates on an as-needed basis to comply with regulation.
Bulk photography shoots for HHL and {N}power promotions as needed.
Product Photography for any other needs from purchasing for promos.
Private Label advertisements, including new products and bulk.
Barcode generation for Marketing, Private Label and PSDA
Collaborate cross functionally with merchandising, planning, design, and technical design to achieve best product results from all angles of the business.
Recommend new ideas and methods for construction and execution.
Anticipate and proactively tackle potential raw material, margin, sourcing, and execution issues.
Supervise negotiations, product development, adoption, sourcing, vendor allocation and production processes across multiple markets and product development vendors.
The ability to move a product from initial concept to final on shelf merchandising in 5 months or less.
Label production from initial ideation to first proof in 2 weeks or less.
Supplement label production from initial ideation to first proof in 1 week or less.
Work with Product Vendors to get products on shelf quickly.
Present work to a range of internal audiences in a clear, professional manner. Where appropriate, include creative research that will support chosen strategies.
Operate as a brand advocate and shepherd the creative standards with all partners (internal and external vendors), providing creative feedback when required and communicate brand updates as needed.
Keep up to date with design, photography and print production techniques, proposing new technologies and sharing this knowledge with the team.
Complete retouching on files required for internal presentation and work with vendors for final post-production delivery.
Create Natural Grocers Brand Product Collateral, print, digital and all other forms.
Although this is a general outline of job responsibilities all employees are expected to be “hands on” and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive.
Qualifications
Recipe for Success:
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or other related areas from an arts College or accredited University
Project Management Skills
Minimum 10 years of experience in graphic design/art direction to include retail and or retail food brand experience, ideally working within an internal consumer brand environment, or advertising agency.
Understanding of consumer product packaging is required.
Understanding the compliance requirements and regulations for product labeling (i.e. FDA, USDA)
Knowledge about natural and organic products and supplements is preferred.
Experience presenting work in a meeting environment to peers and executives.
Must be a creative thinker who can provide a solid portfolio of inspiring ideas and packing mockups.
Understanding of marketing campaign development and the various mediums to execute an integrated campaign (e.g. print; video, digital; photographic; variety of media outlets)
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud environment applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat)
Experience with print, digital, video, social, outdoor, corporate publications design, prototyping, and production.
High volume design file, vendor relations, and full cycle print creative process experience.
Typography knowledge
Visual and creative sensibilities to translate creative concepts into materials for the internal and external consumer.
Basic retouching skills
Experience with barcode generation for Marketing, Private Label and PSDA compliance.
Flexible and quick to respond to changes in business priorities.
Ability to work under creative direction and respond well to feedback and critique from coworkers, executives, and manufacturers.
Proven ability to work effectively and efficiently under multiple, occasionally competing deadlines.
Proactive and solutions oriented with a positive attitude to challenges.
This job description is not an employment contract. It does not guarantee a job or that the above-listed duties are the limit of responsibilities. The job and job description are subject to change with and without notice. Employees are required to accomplish any and all tasks assigned to them by their manager and/or other Store Support Center manager that might not be listed in this job description.
Here’s an overview of the benefits we offer our good4u Crew to help ensure the health and wellbeing of you and your family, now and well into the future:
All Crew Members
Birthday Bonus Pay
Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)
Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays – Stores Closed
Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure
Paid Nutrition Education
good4u Crew Member Discount
{N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases
Advancement Opportunities and Career Development
Health and Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Referral Program
Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance)
Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
Diversity Statement
At the heart of Natural Grocers' commitment to our community and crew is this belief: All people should be empowered to experience health and wellbeing! We cannot be true to this conviction without honoring diversity and cultivating inclusion throughout every aspect of our organization.
At Natural Grocers, we honor our differences, embrace diversity, and cultivate inclusion because both individual and societal health are rooted in these principles. Our Crew is diverse not only in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, and age but also in cultural backgrounds, thoughts, and ideas. Celebrating our diversity refreshes, expands, and shapes our perspective, energizing our mission of equitable access to health and wellness for all. We welcome everyone who would like to join us in this mission, with gratitude for the unique life experience each person brings to the table. We’re committed to nurturing an ecosystem of diversity and inclusion in which our Crew can continue to thrive.
Physical Capabilities and Environmental Demands:
N = Never
O = Occasional; 1-33% of time
F = Frequent; 34-66% of time
C = Constant; 67-100% of time
Physical Requirements:
Must have the ability to constantly lift or carry up to 10 lbs., frequently lift or carry 11-20 lbs., and occasionally lift or carry 21-50 lbs. Must also have the ability to occasionally lift or carry 51-100 lbs. with a team lift.
Must have the ability to frequently push or pull up to 15 lbs. and occasionally push or pull 16-100 lbs.
Must be able to occasionally use the computer for data entry and use of mouse.
Must be able to constantly walk, stand, use fine motor manipulations, grip, bend, twist, turn, and reach outward for the duration of the work shift.
Must be able to frequently to reach above chest.
Must be able to occasionally sit, squat, kneel, and climb as needed.
Environmental Requirements:
Must be able to frequently work with sharp tools and equipment, dust, fumes, and congested worksite.
Must be able to occasionally work with noise, cold, heat, wet, humid, outside, heights, and contact stress.
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LocationUS-CO-Lakewood
Job ID2024-26991
Address12612 W Alameda Pkwy
Work EnvironmentHybrid
CategoryHome Office
Salary RangeUSD $89,000.00/Yr. - USD $103,000.00/Yr.
