Design Associate Manager - PepsiCo (Los Angeles, CA)

Written By noura alhariri

PepsiCo Design & Innovation is a creatively driven team that leverages the power of Design Thinking to solve brand and business problems that drive meaningful value and growth. Our mission is to elevate the role of design and design thinking as a function, process, mindset, and as culture in PepsiCo and the broader business world.

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We are a consumer-centric organization with a start-up mentality within our larger organization; we partner with world-class partners in Marketing, Insights, and R&D to strategically drive business results with purpose.

Accountabilities

  • Owning the creative process from brief to execution with emphasis on concept visualization

  • Leading cross functional creative brainstorms leveraging design thinking to unlock innovative approaches to brand activations

  • Partnering with individual brand teams to identify and codify experiential brand language through own-able materials, finishes, colors, lighting, sounds, scents and more.

  • Clearly communicating ideas through visualization and effective presentation to cross functional internal and external stakeholders

  • Sourcing and engaging external agencies, fabricators, architects, and producers

  • Effectively managing timelines and deliverables across multiple projects



 
Qualifications

  • Strong portfolio which demonstrates breadth of experience and impeccable taste in design

  • 7+ Years relevant experience

  • BA required; related field (design, industrial design, architecture) preferred

  • Self-described “Jack/Jill of all trades,” with a curiosity and excitement to learn new things

  • Highly proficient in one or more 3D programs (SketchUp, Rhino, 3DS Max, C4D)

  • Proficient in one or more rendering programs (Enscape, Vray, Keyshot)

  • Proficient in Adobe CS

  • Knowledgeable in common production methods, materials, and technologies

  • Keen interest in latest trends across pop culture, fashion, art, design, music, and technology

  • Excellent communication, written, oral, and visual.

  • Self-starter

  • Collaborative and iterative

  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment while maintaining a high standard of output

  • Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time

Extra Credit

  • Ability to hand sketch

  • Existing network of vendors, fabricators, agencies

  • Experience with any other areas of design a plus: Motion Graphics, Photography, Video, Web design etc.

  • Prior experience with CPG brand(s)

  • Ability to develop production mechanicals for print or fabrication

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