Packaging Support
We’re Grön (pronounced like grew-n, Swedish for green). We craft the most delicious cannabis edibles on the planet. As a leading North American brand, we’re dedicated to high-quality products that cater to our diverse customers. Driven by innovation, sustainability, and community, we create our edibles with care. Founded in her basement, chocolatier and mother Christine Apple started Grön in 2015, and has since grown the company into a team of over 200+ passionate individuals in 8 different markets (and counting). We hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality and professionalism as we serve millions of customers worldwide. Every team member is expected to contribute to our mission with dedication and teamwork, crafting our gummies and chocolates with love for the community.
At Grön, we operate first by our Mission & Values: we win with dignity and grace, we only deliver excellence, we embrace transformation. We believe all Grön employees should embrace and operate with these values in mind. If you feel like you embody our values, keep reading to find out more about how you could make an impact as a part of our team.
About the Role:
The Packaging Specialist is a critical role within the Brand & Marketing team, responsible for owning and maintaining all packaging updates across Grön’s multi-state markets. This individual serves as the central point of contact for packaging compliance, accuracy, and execution—ensuring all packaging remains current, compliant, and aligned with brand standards.
This role partners cross-functionally with Compliance, Creative, and Supply Chain teams, as well as external print vendors, to manage packaging updates from concept through production. The ideal candidate brings a strong balance of design proficiency, project management, and operational execution, with exceptional attention to detail.
This is a hybrid role that requires 3-4 days a week in our Portland OR office.
In this role you will:
- Own and manage all packaging updates across markets, ensuring compliance with state-specific regulations and internal standards
- Maintain and oversee a centralized packaging database (via Airtable), ensuring all records are accurate and up to date
- Partner closely with the Director of Compliance to ensure all packaging meets regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with the Senior Creative Manager to execute packaging updates that align with brand guidelines and visual standards
- Prepare, review, and proof packaging files for accuracy, including regulatory language, product details, and design elements
- Manage timelines and workflows for packaging updates using Asana, ensuring deadlines are met and stakeholders are informed
- Coordinate with internal Supply Chain and Production teams to align packaging orders with forecast and production schedules
- Serve as the primary liaison with external printing partners to place orders, confirm specifications, and ensure on-time delivery
- Identify opportunities to streamline packaging processes, improve accuracy, and increase efficiency across systems and workflows
You’ll be a great fit if you have the following:
- You have at least two years of experience with Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
- You have at least a year of packaging design experience
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- You may have experience with Airtable, Asana, and Figma (preferred but not required)
- Experience working with print production and external vendors
- You have great conflict management and negotiating skills, and can navigate the team dynamic
- You think critically and have great problem-solving skills
- You demonstrate integrity and respect in all interactions, fostering a positive and supportive work environment
- You strive for the highest standards in every aspect of your role
- You can adapt to and drive change with enthusiasm
Interview Process:
At Grön, we go through the same interview steps for all candidates to ensure equity in our hiring process. Our process is designed to learn as much about each candidate as possible, as well as give candidates access to our team and hear what it's like to work with us.
- Call with Recruiter
- In-person interview with select brand team members
- Final round with leadership
Benefits & Compensation:
This position has a starting salary of $60,000/year.
- Medical, dental, & vision insurance
- 401k Program
- PTO
- 8 Paid holidays
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
Grön is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. In accordance with applicable laws and regulations, our company provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, gender, family or parental status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. We hire and promote individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs. Grön will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage all applicants over the age of 21.
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