Assistant Manager, Design

The J.M. Smucker Co.

Assistant Manager, Design at Smucker leading packaging design and project management for JMS brands. Collaborating across internal and external teams to ensure design objectives are met.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeOrrville • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead large volume projects with strong project management skills and clear communication
Collaborate with Design, Brand and Innovation teams to ensure final project outputs are meeting the design and business objectives
Maintain project management tools for Design team, delivering regular tracking and reporting
Work closely with Design and Production teams to ensure design intent is carried through to execution
Project managing the design aspects of a variety of projects with external design agencies
Assist in co-leading phases of strategic design projects, reviewing color correct proofs and digital renderings and fielding ad-hoc image and mockup requests for the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
At least 3 years of Project Management experience (Creative PM experience a plus)
Experience in CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) project and budget management
PC and MAC proficient with Microsoft Office; working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize and act with a sense of urgency
Self-starter with proven ability to multi-task
Excellent presentation skills
Willingness to travel if needed (<10%)
Experience leading external agency partners
Familiarity with print processes
Analytical skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project ManagementBudget ManagementCreative Project ManagementPrint ProcessesAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

CommunicationPrioritizationMulti-taskingPresentation SkillsSelf-starter

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree