Blake Found

Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership, product, and supply chain teams to design and develop packaging across the entire product suite. Manage vendor relationships by sourcing, evaluating, and negotiating competitive packaging quotes. Conduct packaging audits to ensure brand hierarchy and language consistency. Oversee packaging design layouts and coordinate production for all SKUs on schedule. Finalize print-ready files, review printer proofs, and perform press checks to maintain quality and reduce costly reprints. Establish and enforce detailed timelines to keep complex packaging projects on track and meet deadlines.

Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership, product, and supply chain teams to design and develop packaging across the entire product suite. Manage vendor relationships by sourcing, evaluating, and negotiating competitive packaging quotes. Conduct packaging audits to identify and correct inconsistencies in brand hierarchy and language. Oversee initial packaging design layouts and coordinate with designers to complete production for all SKUs on schedule and with precision. Finalize print-ready files, review printer proofs, and perform press checks to maintain quality and minimize costly reprints. Proactively establish and enforce detailed timelines to keep complex packaging projects on track and consistently meet deadlines.

Led and managed a small in-house design team, directing the full lifecycle of retail product design from concept through shelf placement. Drove multi-channel marketing campaigns and collateral that increased brand visibility and sales both online and in-store. Oversaw product graphics, packaging, in-store displays, ads, and social media content, while art directing photo shoots to support campaign objectives. Conducted daily design reviews to maintain brand consistency and meet retailer requirements. Coordinated with international manufacturers in China, Mexico, Belgium, and New Zealand on approvals, virtual press checks, and regulatory processes.