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Packaging Innovation Lab (PIL) – PepsiCo
📍 Plano, TX (Onsite, 40 hrs/week)
About The Role
WovenWorks is seeking a Industrial Design & Packaging Innovation Senior Manager to lead the Packaging Innovation Lab (PIL) at PepsiCo’s R&D Center in Plano, TX. The PIL is a cutting-edge prototyping facility that brings packaging innovation to life, leveraging advanced 2D/3D printing and rapid prototyping to deliver new-to-world concepts for PepsiCo’s brands.
In this role, you’ll lead onsite operations, manage a high-performing team, and partner closely with PepsiCo stakeholders to deliver high-quality packaging innovation at speed and scale.
About WovenWorks
WovenWorks is a brand packaging design agency where strategy, creativity, and execution come together to drive growth for leading global brands.
We value curiosity, ownership, and bold thinking, and we’re building a team that wants to shape what’s next.
What You’ll Do
Lead the Lab & Team
📍 Plano, TX (Onsite, 40 hrs/week)
About The Role
WovenWorks is seeking a Industrial Design & Packaging Innovation Senior Manager to lead the Packaging Innovation Lab (PIL) at PepsiCo’s R&D Center in Plano, TX. The PIL is a cutting-edge prototyping facility that brings packaging innovation to life, leveraging advanced 2D/3D printing and rapid prototyping to deliver new-to-world concepts for PepsiCo’s brands.
In this role, you’ll lead onsite operations, manage a high-performing team, and partner closely with PepsiCo stakeholders to deliver high-quality packaging innovation at speed and scale.
About WovenWorks
WovenWorks is a brand packaging design agency where strategy, creativity, and execution come together to drive growth for leading global brands.
We value curiosity, ownership, and bold thinking, and we’re building a team that wants to shape what’s next.
What You’ll Do
Lead the Lab & Team
- Manage and develop a team of 4 onsite designers/prototyping specialists
- Set the standard for quality, pace, and collaboration
- Ensure compliance with safety (EHS) and onsite policies
- Oversee intake, prioritisation, and execution of all projects
- Manage multiple fast-moving workstreams and shifting priorities
- Ensure consistent, high-quality delivery against tight timelines
- Serve as the primary day-to-day client lead
- Align on project scope, timing, and expectations
- Communicate proactively, including managing pushback when needed
- Manage equipment, materials, and vendors
- Ensure maintenance, calibration, and operational readiness
- Recommend new tools and technologies to expand capabilities
- Facilitate ideation, co-creation, and innovation sessions
- Act as a visible ambassador for the PIL (tours, presentations)
- Help teams navigate ambiguity and early-stage concepting
- Coordinate with broader WovenWorks teams for backup support
- Maintain seamless delivery during resource gaps
- 8 years of experience in industrial design
- 8 years of experience in packaging
- Strong background in structural packaging (CPG experience preferred)
- Advanced SolidWorks (surface solid modeling)
- Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping (2D/3D) tools and equipment
- Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex workflows
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous innovation environments
- Degree in Industrial Design, Engineering, or related field
- Experience with Monday, Adobe Creative Suite, and KeyShot
- Knowledge of materials across additive and moulding processes
- Experience across the full product development lifecycle