Senior Packaging Designer

My client are a privately owned designer and manufacturing of packaging for the UK retail market. For over 40 years, this business has been at the forefront of innovation, sustainability, and manufacturing processes within their sector, supplying some of the biggest brands in the UK.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Packaging Designer to take ownership of the design and development of new packaging, as well as providing technical support to the wider business. This role requires a hands-on professional with a passion for technical advancement in standards, conceptual design and visualisation.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Use specialist software to create and implement design parametrics for use by the wider commercial and design teams.
• Work with production to ensure new designs fit complex DfM standards and processes.
• Lead New Product Development activity within the commercial function and liaise closely with wider teams on innovations in the product ranges
• Test and Approval of designs using ISTA standards
• Supervise a small team to ensure optimised processes and efficient use of resources
• Work closely with MD to continue and expand on the companies commitment to achieving internationally recognised standards in recycling and sustainability standards.

Ideally you will have at least 10 years’ experience in a similar role within the packaging sector, preferably in corrugated or FBB environment.  The ability to design and implement ‘parametrics’ in software such as Impact or Kasemake is essential.

You will have qualifications in either a vocational or engineering focussed discipline and have strong knowledge of packaging manufacturing and design processes, materials and production. You will possess excellent communication skills, and able to work collaboratively across multiple departments. As this is a leadership role, you will need to be able to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and leading a small team.

My client are offering an excellent salary and benefits package

If you are interested in this role, please apply below or contact Kris Feaviour at Jaxdene Solutions.