R&D Innovation Strategist

Job Description

Job Description

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PV & COHO is a newly integrated powerhouse in brand packaging, combining world-class structural design and consumer insight with exceptional creative strategy and visual identity. Following our recent acquisition, our team has doubled in size, and with this exciting growth, were looking for a Consumer-Centric Packaging Experience Lead to support one of our key client partnership.

The client is the leading global food and beverage manufacturer. Their diverse portfolio includes a wide array of snack foods, carbonated and non-carbonated drinks, juices, and breakfast items. Many of their brands are household names with a global presence. The role will report to the Dallas campus in a dynamic work environment to drive packaging innovation.

This role is ideal for a consumer-centric person who thrives at the intersection of packaging design, research, and strategy, and who is comfortable navigating both creative processes and operational execution. Candidate should have experience in, and an understanding of, the processes from both an Agency and a Corporate (client) Perspective. The ideal candidate will be an organized, curious, and articulate collaborator with a strong understanding of qualitative research, project management, agency dynamics, and the nuances of navigating a highly matrixed corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with our internal team and the client to drive strategy and execution across design and innovation initiatives.
• Work closely with vendor partners to design studies, debrief findings, and translate insights into action.
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and budgets to ensure projects stay on track and within scope.
• Act as the main point of contact for vendors, writing briefs, aligning methodologies, and ensuring deliverables meet expectations.
• Translate research findings into compelling stories and strategic recommendations.
• Maintain clear documentation and status reports to drive alignment across all stakeholders.

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