Athena Club

Associate Product Development, Packaging

New York, New York · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$75k-$95kDetected 69 days ago

Supply ChainSolidWorksCreoResearchCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

Athena Club is looking for an Associate, Product Development, Packaging, to join our Product Development team.
This is a hands-on role ideal for someone early in their product development career who is eager to take ownership of programs and grow within a fast-paced consumer goods environment.

Support the Senior Manager in day-to-day packaging development across primary, secondary, and tertiary components (bottles, tubes, jars, pumps, caps, cartons, shippers, etc.)
Build and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for new and existing SKUs, ensuring accuracy of component codes, component specifications, descriptions, quantities, and supplier sourcing
manage BOM revisions and version control through product changes
Create and manage SKU codes and item setup documentation for new product launches
maintain organized records of active, discontinued, and pipeline SKUs
Support color matching activities across packaging substrates - track Pantone references, supplier color submissions, redirects, and approval sign-offs
Maintain organized communication with packaging suppliers and contract manufacturers
track open action items and ensure timely follow-up on quotes, lead times, MOQs, and tooling timelines
Troubleshoot packaging compatibility issues related to filling operations, formula interactions and transit, ensuring components are designed and specified to run efficiently on filling lines
Support cross quoting and evaluating multiple vendors to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and reliability across the packaging supply base

1-2 years of experience in packaging development, product development, or a closely related role within the consumer goods, beauty, personal care, or CPG industries
Familiarity with packaging manufacturing and print production processes (e.g., blow molding, injection molding, flexographic and digital printing, etc.)

Experience with 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or similar) and the ability to create and modify packaging drawings
Experience with color matching and color management across different substrates and printing methods
Exposure to filling operations, packaging line compatibility, or manufacturing troubleshooting a plus
Experience with consumer research and applying insights to packaging and product development decisions
Familiarity with stage-gate development processes and cross-functional development cycles
Weekly team lunches
Optional Bi-Weekly Team Workouts

We're looking for experienced, entrepreneurial leaders who thrive in fast-moving environments, take full ownership, and know how to scale teams, systems, and outcomes.

Over the past 12 months, we've doubled our business, accelerated our retail momentum, and expanded our reach as more customers turn to Athena for beautifully designed, high-performance essentials.
With strengths in world-class product development, compelling storytelling, and a brand built to stand out on shelf and in culture, we're entering an exciting new phase of category expansion and national growth.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Athena Club is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive workplace.

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