Packaging Designer

Our client is a fabulous family run business with over 75 years of experience. They are a business that offer design and manufacturer of Fashion accessories to include bags, belts, wallets and giftware to the high street with a portfolio of private label customers and their own branded division.  This is a fantastic company to work for as they truly value all their staff and encourages engagement, empowerment, and growth. They are looking for a Packaging Designer with strong knowledge of Illustrator/Photoshop and creative and technical knowledge of packaging design.  Due to the lack of public transport, the candidate must be able to drive.

Packaging Designer - The Role:

• Pitch visual ideas and to scale mock-ups of design concepts to customers & wider team.
• Work to customer brief following packaging guidelines.
• Communication of exact packaging requirements via detailed specification to the factory and support with follow up queries.
• Manage packaging approval process with key customer contacts
• Work under tight deadlines and ensure projects are completed on time.
• Input into packing list to give clear factory instructions on packaging method.
• Keep up to date with and communicate to the wider team any new packaging legislations, sustainability developments and keep detailed packaging reference library.
• Risk assess current ranges and advise recommendations on improvements where needed.
• Design seasonal planograms as an in-store visual merchandising tool to demonstrate how the concession range should be displayed in store.
• Research & analyse market trends and similar packaging designs
• Photograph samples in order to compile line sheets and brochures
• Create UK factory tooling specs, to include accurate, to-scale CAD drawings.
• Collaborate with the team on group projects to meet deadlines

Packaging Designer - The Candidate:

• A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in packaging design
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and other associated Adobe software (Photoshop, Illustrator, and In Design)
• Creative and technical knowledge within packaging design, with the methodical approach needed for precise to-scale CAD work.
• Understanding of packaging materials, production methods, and printing processes
• Excellent visual communication skills with a strong eye for packaging and artwork graphic design
• A proactive team player with strong communication and organisational skills
• A driven work ethic and high attention to detail
• Be willing to learn new skills and tasks
• Possess the agility to turn around fast paced projects to meet critical path deadlines
• Have an enthusiasm for fashion and accessories
• Hold a full driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Self-motivated and able to work under own autonomy or as part of a team.

Packaging Designer - The Package:

• Hybrid working (one day WFH) and flexible start/finish times.
• Salary depending on experience
• Excellent benefits package including excellent holiday entitlement, private health care, bonus and pension.  Plus other softer benefits like discounted staff sales and wellbeing events.

Due to the anticipated interest in this role only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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