Packaging Designer - Corrugated Packaging

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PACKAGING DESIGNER - CORRUGATED PACKAGING

ESSEX

SALARY GUIDE £28K-32K (Depending on Experience) + Company Pension + 20 Days Annual Leave Increasing To 25 After 5 Years + Onsite Parking

WORKING HOURS: Mon to Thurs - 8:15am till 5:15pm / Fri 8:15am till 12pm

Our client is a leading sheet plant and manufacturer of corrugated and foam packaging solutions. They specialise in the design and supply of high-performance protective packaging products to customers across the electronics, medical and industrial sectors, delivering innovative solutions that protect products throughout the supply chain.

They are currently recruiting for a Packaging Designer to join their Design team. You will be responsible for developing innovative and cost-effective packaging solutions that meet customer requirements and performance standards.
You will be working closely with the Internal Sales team, production and customers to interpret design briefs, product structural designs and 3D visuals, carry out testing and prepare detailed specifications for manufacture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop innovative protective packaging solutions using corrugated board and foam materials
• Interpret customer briefs and understand the overall objectives of each project
• Accurately assess and record customer samples and product requirements
• Produce structural CAD drawings and 3D visualisations
• Conduct packaging performance testing and validation
• Create and maintain detailed technical specifications and manufacturing documentation
• Liaise with Sales, Production, and Purchasing teams to ensure designs are commercially viable and manufacturable
• Ensure all work is completed in line with company procedures and quality standards
• Manage multiple projects and deliver to agreed deadlines

Responsibilities:

• Proven experience in a packaging design role, such as a Packaging Designer, Structural Designer, Structural Packaging Designer or CAD Designer role
• Strong background in constructional corrugated packaging, printed folded cartons and/or technical foam packaging
• Proficiency in CAD design software and 3D visualisation tools
• Good understanding of packaging materials, manufacturing processes & testing methods
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Commercial awareness with a focus on quality and profitability
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and capable of working independently
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
• Positive, professional and business-like approach
• Ambitious and career-minded, with a desire to progress within a growing organisation