Location: Los Angeles, CA
Discipline: UX / Product Design
Experience: 7+ years
Compensation: TBD
PepsiCo Design & Innovation is a creatively driven team that leverages the power of Design Thinking to solve brand and business problems that drive meaningful value and growth. Our mission is to elevate the role of design and design thinking as a function, process, mindset, and as culture in PepsiCo and the broader business world.
To view this job and apply, click here.We are a consumer-centric organization with a start-up mentality within our larger organization; we partner with world-class partners in Marketing, Insights, and R&D to strategically drive business results with purpose.Accountabilities
Owning the creative process from brief to execution with emphasis on concept visualization
Leading cross functional creative brainstorms leveraging design thinking to unlock innovative approaches to brand activations
Partnering with individual brand teams to identify and codify experiential brand language through own-able materials, finishes, colors, lighting, sounds, scents and more.
Clearly communicating ideas through visualization and effective presentation to cross functional internal and external stakeholders
Sourcing and engaging external agencies, fabricators, architects, and producers
Effectively managing timelines and deliverables across multiple projects
Qualifications
Strong portfolio which demonstrates breadth of experience and impeccable taste in design
7+ Years relevant experience
BA required; related field (design, industrial design, architecture) preferred
Self-described “Jack/Jill of all trades,” with a curiosity and excitement to learn new things
Highly proficient in one or more 3D programs (SketchUp, Rhino, 3DS Max, C4D)
Proficient in one or more rendering programs (Enscape, Vray, Keyshot)
Proficient in Adobe CS
Knowledgeable in common production methods, materials, and technologies
Keen interest in latest trends across pop culture, fashion, art, design, music, and technology
Excellent communication, written, oral, and visual.
Self-starter
Collaborative and iterative
Ability to work in fast-paced environment while maintaining a high standard of output
Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time
Extra Credit
Ability to hand sketch
Existing network of vendors, fabricators, agencies
Experience with any other areas of design a plus: Motion Graphics, Photography, Video, Web design etc.
Prior experience with CPG brand(s)
Ability to develop production mechanicals for print or fabrication
