Vice President, Circularity & Packaging Design

The Vice President of Circularity & Packaging Design at a rapid-growth environmental protection non-profit in Charlotte, NC, will lead the development of sustainable packaging strategies. Responsibilities include advancing design guidelines and engaging with industry stakeholders to promote circular design. Candidates should have an advanced degree and 10 years of experience in sustainable packaging or circular economy initiatives. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
Vice President, Circularity & Packaging Design

About the Company

Rapid-growth environmental protection services organization

Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management

Type
Non Profit

Founded
2023

Employees
51-200

About the Role

The Company is seeking a VP for Circularity and Packaging Design to lead the development and management of material strategies that support the design of recyclable and compostable packaging and food serviceware. The successful candidate will be responsible for advancing design guidelines, performance standards, and incentive structures in line with regulatory requirements. This role involves leading cross-functional initiatives to integrate packaging design with recyclability and compostability, as well as engaging with producers and industry representatives to promote the adoption of circular design principles and scalable reuse and refill models. Applicants for the VP role at the company should have an advanced degree in a relevant field and at least 10 years' experience in sustainable packaging, material design and engineering, or circular economy initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of packaging materials, design, and strategy, and a proven track record in advancing circular economy solutions. Key skills include the ability to lead and engage teams, excellent communication, and the capacity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, who can effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels and ensure the alignment of strategies with current and emerging legislation.

Hiring Manager Title
Chief of Staff

Functions

Design Strategy Non-Profit Management