Packaging Development, Associate Manager

- Packaging team lead for a brand under Kendo Brands.
- Mange development of quality, innovative, first-to-market packaging for all projects.
- Review technical specs (2D and 3D) to develop both stock and custom packaging.
- Meet tooling and launch deadlines and gross margin targets.
- Actively contribute in brand-specific product development meetings.
- Partner with team on component design and material selection.
- Manage the development of quality, innovative, first-to-market packaging for select projects.
- Work closely with designers to execute artwork onto primary and secondary packaging.
- Evaluate submissions with team for unified feedback.
- Survey competitive landscape to develop best-in-class products.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners regarding timelines, costs, and MOQ.
- Track samples and project status/progress.
- Meet launch deadlines and gross margin targets.
- Conduct package testing (compatibility, transit, drop, etc).
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.
- Request, follow-up and distribute samples in a timely manner.
- Participate in brainstorms and concept ideation.
- Gather and prep product comps for meetings and presentations.
- General team support as needed (sample management, shipping).
- Train and on board new team members.

- Manage products within life cycle from concept development to product launch and product termination.
- Monitor and report the status of new products while in various stages to help ensure product launches are on time and on budget.
- Observe and advice on product performance post product launch to determine life cycle changes and cost improvements and return on investment.
- Test and reports on existing product lines with marketing and sales to help evolve applications and improvements.
- Present to executive team to assist on direction and prioritize product development.
- Manage the product development designs intent.
- Coordinate events to promote products and conduct focus groups to get feedback on improvements and on future products.
- Document and test product samples as they are received.
- Schedule and create content for videos to be uploaded to social medial platforms.
- Design new designs for future lines.
- Create concept, content, and projects for instructional booklet, catalogs, and new seasonal launches.
- Evaluate promotional plans to ensure that they are consistent with product line strategy and the message is effectively conveyed.

Email: jiyoonhee@gmail.com	Phone: 310-801-6514	Location: San Francisco, CA

Product Manager

- Pull merchandise to set-up visual representations using directives.
- Understand customer preferences and exercise judgment when deviating from company directives to appeal to specific
customer base.
- Construct, paint, set-up, and install signs, sale banners, panels, and other items required for special events.
- Maintain displays and mannequin presentation.

Retail Visual Merchandiser

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Sandy Ji: Packaging Development, Associate Manager in San Francisco, CA

Sandy Ji

Kendo Brands

Sizzix

Macy's

Saddleback College

University of Southern California