Sr. Production Designer, Design Studio (Packaging & Print)

ABOUT OLIPOP

At OLIPOP, we’re on a mission to positively impact consumer health at scale. And we’re doing it through something simple: soda. But not just any soda, a new kind of soda: one that’s delicious, refreshing, and actually good for you.

This mission is deeply personal for our CEO, Co-Founder, and Formulator, Ben Goodwin. Like many of us, Ben grew up consuming the Standard American Diet: lots of soda and processed foods that prioritized convenience over nutrition. But at 14, he took his health into his own hands. After making significant changes to his nutrition and exercise, he lost 50 pounds and saw a transformation in his energy, mood, and emotional clarity.

Those changes sparked a deep curiosity about the connection between nutrition and health. Ben became a relentless student of the gut microbiome and the ways it supports overall wellness. The more he discovered, the more passionate he became about finding credible, science-backed ways to make consumer health accessible to everyone.

The mission was clear. The vehicle? Less so. After exploring the possibilities, Ben landed on an unexpected yet familiar choice: soda. It was something he loved as a kid, and he knew millions shared that same nostalgia. But this wouldn’t be just any soda. With most Americans falling short on daily fiber, Ben set out to create a version with more fiber and less sugar, one that was perfectly balanced. The result? A deliciously refreshing soda with 6 to 9 grams of fiber and 2 to 5 grams of sugar, delivering science-backed benefits without sacrificing the classic taste people crave.

In 2018, the first OLIPOP cans hit the shelves, bringing Ben’s vision to life with a functional soda that anyone could enjoy. And by reimagining soda, we’re also reshaping culture. That means creating products that support health for all and building a business grounded in humanistic values: empathy, integrity, and a belief in better for everyone. From the ingredients we source to the culture we foster, we’re committed to proving that business (and beverage!) can be a force for good, and that soda has the power to bring people together.

So join us, and let’s write a new American soda story together. One we can all feel good about. One OLIPOP at a time.

THE ROLE

The Sr. Production Designer is responsible for managing and optimizing our packaging design and production process in collaboration with various internal teams and production vendors. This role requires a deep understanding of print production, mechanical file preparation, and color accuracy to ensure premium execution across packaging formats.

An ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in developing and adapting packaging mechanicals, partnering with vendors on pre-press and print execution, and overseeing the creation of high-fidelity product renders. They should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative environment, balancing technical precision with the ability to solve creative and production challenges efficiently.

While the primary focus of this role is packaging, the Sr. Production Designer will also have the opportunity to apply their expertise across adaptive design needs, supporting key marketing and sales initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Packaging Production

• Translates approved designs into production-ready dielines, ensuring precise execution of mechanical files and adherence to print specifications.
• Leads review and approval of mechanicals within our online proofing system (MOX), ensuring all assets meet production standards.
• Works closely with designers and production vendors to streamline workflows and maintain alignment with internal teams (Innovation, Commercialization, Brand Management).
• Oversees color matching and Pantone-to-INX conversions, maintaining consistency across all packaging materials.
• Serves as the primary liaison with print vendors, managing pre-press processes, proof reviews, and onsite press checks in collaboration with Commercialization partners.
• Anticipates and troubleshoots print production challenges, proactively collaborating with stakeholders to resolve issues.

Render Management

• Manages and optimizes the creation of high-quality product and pack renders, ensuring accuracy for internal and external use.
• Works with CGI vendors to develop and refine renders that support commercialization efforts and innovation pipelines.
• Expands and maintains the render asset library, ensuring consistency across all product lines and marketing touchpoints.

Packaging Photo Production

• Oversees the beauty can/pack production process for photo shoots, ensuring assets are optimized for high-end imagery.
• Works closely with the Sr. Producer to facilitate seamless handoff between packaging production and creative execution.

Other Needs

• Supports adaptive design and render needs for Shopper Marketing, Field Marketing, and Sales teams.
• Assists with light photo retouching as needed.
• Ideal candidates should have the ability to prep production-ready gradient files (gradient mapping, gradient print-ready conversion).

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of experience in packaging design, production design, or print production within CPG, food & beverage, or a related industry.
• Expertise in packaging mechanicals, dieline adaptation, and print production workflows.
• Strong color management skills, including Pantone matching, INX conversion, and press-side color approvals.
• Experience liaising with print vendors and overseeing press checks to ensure production quality.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with an emphasis on packaging and print applications.
• Familiarity with CGI render production workflows, including vendor management.
• A keen eye for detail, ensuring pixel-perfect precision in final mechanicals and print-ready assets.
• Ability to problem-solve technical challenges, maintaining efficiency while upholding creative integrity.
• Experience working in high-volume production environments, juggling multiple projects with tight deadlines.

REPORTS TO:

Director, Design Studio

COMPENSATION:

$90,000 - $100,000 base salary + bonus

HOW WE WORK

We may be fully remote, but we’re anything but disconnected. OLIPOP has grown from a few passionate people around a table to a nationwide team, and we’ve done it without losing our collaborative spirit or sense of purpose.

Connection here is intentional. From cross-functional projects and IRL offsites to thoughtful Slack threads and spontaneous gifs, we make the effort to stay close, even across time zones. Sure, we move quickly, but we lead with trust, transparency, and a shared commitment to doing work that matters.

We value thoughtful debate. We give feedback with care and receive it with curiosity, knowing that real growth, both personal and collective, comes from listening as much as leading. Because at OLIPOP, it’s not just about getting things done. It’s about growing together, staying true to what matters, and building something with lasting impact.

WHAT WE VALUE

At OLIPOP, our values aren’t just posters on a wall. They shape how we show up: for each other, for our customers, and for the mission we’re chasing together. 

• Mission Connectivity: Everything we do ladders up to our shared goal: supporting human health. Whether launching a new flavor or conducting clinical research, the mission stays front and center.
• Indomitable Spirit: When things get messy, we get inventive. We stay curious, adapt quickly, and find the path forward, most likely with a dedicated Slack thread and a beautifully overbuilt deck.
• Lead at Every Level: Leadership isn’t about titles, it’s about ownership. We speak up, follow through, and lift each other up. If you’ve got ideas and initiative, you’ve got influence.
• Courageous Humility: We’re confident in what we bring and curious about what we don’t know (yet). We give feedback with care, take it with grace, and know that real growth takes both.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Success at OLIPOP doesn’t come from checking boxes; it comes from living our values, staying curious, and finding energy in both the pace and the purpose. We’re building something big, and we’re looking for people who: 

• Think big, move fast, and take thoughtful risks
• Thrive in a high-performance, feedback-rich environment
• Value real human connection and honest collaboration
• Are fired up by building something new, and making it better every day

Startup life at OLIPOP is equally fun and fast-paced. If you’re energized by a dynamic environment, eager to grow, and excited to help shape something meaningful from the inside out, OLIPOP is a one-of-a-kind ride.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  Olipop does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination under Federal law. For more information, please see EEO is the Law.