Creative Services Manager - Design & Project Based

Job Details
Posting Details

Posted on March 11, 2026

Locations

Palermo Villa, Inc.
3301 W Canal St
Milwaukee, WI 53208, USA

On-site

Marketing Communications

Full-Time

Requisition #: ASSOC001105

Description
Do you enjoy bringing brands to life through packaging, digital design, and creative storytelling while managing projects that move quickly from concept to production? Yes...Read More!
Whoyou’llwork for…

While many companies that sell pizza have no real connection to Italy, Palermo’s passion for food and family reaches all the way back to where pizza was born. Papa Palermo brought cherished Sicilian recipes to America, and that same spirit of craftsmanship, pride, and entrepreneurship continues to guide us today.

Innovation is at the heart of who we are. Palermo’s takes a forward-thinking, entrepreneurial approach to creating high-quality products that are consistently recognized by both industry and consumers. Our commitment to excellence has made us a leader in private-label frozen pizza and contract manufacturing.

Perks…

Comprehensive benefit offerings starting the first of the month after hire

401k & Roth with company match and fully vested on the 1st of the month after hire

Paid holidays plus a floating holiday of choice

Opportunity for growth, influence, and long-term career development

Creative collaboration with marketing, product, and innovation teams

Whereyou’llwork…

Located in Milwaukee’s Menomonee River Valley, Villa Palermo is a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that adjoins our company headquarters. This position will be at our Milwaukee site 2-3 days per week, with the option to work from home the remainder of the week.

Our high-tech operations include an on-site bakery producing best-in-class crusts, advanced robotic packaging equipment, and a 24-hour shipping and receiving operation. Our creative and marketing teams work closely with product development and operations to bring new ideas and brands to life.

Whatyou’lldo…
Combine creative design expertise with project management discipline to bring brand and packaging concepts to life.

You will collaborate closely with the Creative Director and cross-functional partners to execute creative projects that support product launches, marketing campaigns, and brand development.

Key responsibilities include:

Designing and producing packaging, print, and digital assets that support Palermo’s portfolio of brands

Managing creative project timelines, deliverables, and coordination across teams

Ensuring creative work aligns with brand standards and consumer engagement goals

Partnering with marketing and product teams to translate strategy into compelling visual communication

Collaborating with external vendors including printers, photographers, and agencies

Maintaining awareness of design trends, packaging innovation, and consumer insights

Travel up to 15-20 days per year

Whyyou’llbe successful…
You bring both creative vision and execution discipline. You understand how to translate brand strategy into design solutions while managing multiple projects in a fluid, dynamic environment.

Strong creative thinking and visual storytelling ability

A disciplined approach to managing timelines, deliverables, and production requirements

The ability to collaborate effectively across marketing, product, and leadership teams

Strong attention to detail and commitment to design quality

Curiosity about consumer trends, packaging innovation, and brand storytelling

What you bring…

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, marketing, or a related field preferred

Five to seven years of professional design experience in an agency, in-house creative team, or consumer packaged goods environment

Strong experience in packaging design and print production preferred

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and related design tools

Experience managing multiple design projects simultaneously

Strong communication skills and ability to present design ideas clearly

Portfolio demonstrating work across packaging, digital, and marketing channels

Equal Opportunity Employer

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