Design Director, Global Licensing and Merchandise

2 days ago

New York, New York, United States PepsiCo North America Beverages Full time
Job Description

The PepsiCo Design Director, Global Licensing and Merchandise is a key role that will lead a team responsible for creating and executing lifestyle products for our Beverage & Food portfolio.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a visual identity for PepsiCo branded lifestyle products, working closely with cross-functional teams and external partners.
  • Oversee the entire design and production process, from concept to final delivery, ensuring quality and efficiency.
  • Manage production agencies and suppliers, guiding key decisions on sampling, costing, and execution.
  • Partner with the Licensing team and external agencies to ensure timely style guide delivery and design/product approvals for licensees.
  • Support business development efforts through the creation of custom pitches for prospective licensees and collaboration partners.
  • Collaborate with brand design, brand marketing, and licensing on partnerships, activations, and product.
  • Organize team resources and priorities to manage simultaneous projects and launches across the portfolio.
  • Synthesize data and strategies with product design to achieve goals with precision and quality, influencing key stakeholders.
  • Serve as the expert voice of fashion, culture, and trend for PepsiCo design.
Requirements
  • 15+ years of cross-category apparel design and development expertise, with luxury experience a plus.
  • Knowledge of other accessories categories, such as leather goods, footwear, jewelry, and home.
  • Ability to direct concept, material, and graphic direction for all product areas.
  • Design degree or apprenticeships to supplement on-job training.
  • Strong understanding of culture across runway, streetwear, and beauty trends.
  • Technical design programs knowledge, such as Adobe and CAD, a plus.
  • Global design experience.
  • Extraordinary design taste and skill.
Workplace Skills
  • Effective communicator across all levels, from junior support to executive leadership.
  • Comfort in fast-paced dynamic work environment, dealing well with ambiguity and uncertainty.
  • Collaborative mindset and recognition that good ideas come from anywhere.
  • Ability to influence senior leaders across brands and functions in a matrixed organization.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit, demonstrating ownership and initiative.
  • Strong project and design management skills.
  • Advocate for and mentor other team members.
  • Highly organized with exceptional critical thinking skills.
Compensation and Benefits
  • The expected compensation range for this position is between $122,300 - $242,700 based on a full-time schedule.
  • Location, confirmed job-related skills, and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary.
  • Bonus based on performance and eligibility, with a target payout of 25% of annual salary paid out annually and an additional target payout of 10% of annual salary paid out over 3 years following the end of the performance period.
  • Long-term incentive equity may be awarded based on eligibility and performance.
  • Paid time off, subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
  • In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility.

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