Packaging Designer (Graduate Considered)
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary :
Our client, an industry leading manufacturing business are currently looking to recruit a Packaging Designer to join their team.
This role would suit someone with recognised industry experience OR a recent Product Design graduate looking for your first step into a Design based role working for a great company with lots of development opportunities!
Overall Purpose:
To design packaging solutions that meet the customer needs and requirements in such a way that they can be manufactured profitably and efficiently.
Ensuring the optimal use of performance papers.
Introduction of new products/designs that satisfy customer needs and manufacturing efficiencies, communicating effectively with stakeholders.
Play a proactive role in producing designs for new and existing customers in a timely manner.Key Duties:
To produce designs, drawings, samples and pallet layouts that adhere to customer and plant specifications.
Liaise with production on matters of design and machine suitability.
Generate drawings for costing purposes, based on information provided by the customer, or through product innovation.
Support the Customer Services and External Sales teams, and customers with matters of design.
Control of sample board requirements and stocking.
Maintaining KIWI in terms of drawings/specifications.
Assist with improvements to systems and procedures.
Proactively support the external sales team with their client account plan objectives and customer action plans.
Provide same day, responsive feedback to any client daily requests. Demonstrate concise, accurate status information and considered communication.
Co-ordination of the introduction of new products, through pro-active action with other internal departments within the business, from the artwork/specification stage to delivery.
Liaise with External Sales team members to ensure on-going efficient account management including participation in customer meetings/business reviews as required.
Provision of data analysis and report information to customers, External Sales team members and management, daily/weekly/monthly basis as required.
Compliance within Company's Health & Safety, Hygiene and Environmental standards/procedures.
Provide full personal support to the behavioural safety campaign requirements.Key Skills, Experience & Qualifications Required:
Relevant qualification/experience in Product Design or a recent Graduate.
Interest in packaging and design, with a keen eye for detail.
Good communication skills, with the ability to present an argument, showing the understanding and flexibility to achieve the best result.
Use of ArtiosCAD, Cape Pack and full Adobe Suite.
Computer Literate.
Good oral/written communication skills and strong numeracy skills are essential.
Demonstrate high level of accuracy and attention to detail to maintain high standards when working under pressure or to deadlines.
Able to make sound judgements and decisions in a professional manner.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Flexible and able to work on own initiative.
Good team player.
Must be open to travel. The Package:
£26,000 – £27,000 per annum depending on experience (A Lower level pay grade applies for recent Graduates which can be discussed).
Day shift, working mon-fri.
25 days holiday + bank holidays.
Pension scheme.
Quarterly bonus potential.
Private medical.
Additional benefits
More Information
- Address Darlington, County Durham
