Who you’ll work 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
Where you’ll work…
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.
What you’ll do…
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
Why you’ll be 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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