Job vacancy - Packaging Manager

Position: Packaging Manager
Reference: acsBMdepa
Location: Redhill
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
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Job Title: Packaging Manager

Are you a Packaging Designer with extensive CAD knowledge? Do you have the ability to design in both 2D & 3D environment across a range of materials? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative, fast paced company and to manage the overall packaging projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the company's packaging and graphic design function, overseeing all Innovation Centre projects requiring a packaging construct or graphic design input.
  • Research, design, source and develop innovative packaging design solutions and new materials.
  • Design 2D and 3D packaging designs and mock-ups using CAD software, 3D printing and a variety of materials.
  • Build and manage relationships with packaging suppliers, external agencies and printing firms.
  • Collaborate with the Innovation Centre Team, Project Managers and workstream leads on blue sky concepts and client briefs.
  • Engage with clients including face to face meetings as required to understand scope of packaging, graphic and brand guidelines / requirements, prior to developing concepts.
  • Work with internal teams including Culinary and Technical Teams to: set up packaging trials and attend product production runs.
  • Review and improve the environmental and ethical impact of the company's product packaging and its development across materials and technologies.
  • Work with and provide creative direction to the Graphic Designer.

Requirements:

  • Packaging / Product Design degree or similar and extensive practical packaging experience.
  • A thorough, working knowledge of CAD
  • Ability to design in both 2D and 3D environments across a range of materials
  • Strong Adobe Creative Suite skills: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
  • Experience working with packaging for food or FMCG brands
  • Project management experience preferably part of an internal creative group or agency
  • Building and maintaining effective working relationships both internally and externally.
  • Good communication skills. Languages in addition to English an advantage.

ACS are recruiting for a Packaging Manager. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Packaging Manager please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Packaging Manager. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Packaging Manager with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Packaging Manager role you desire.