Lead Packaging Designer

Posted 2 April by Plus One Recruitment
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Banbury , Oxfordshire
Permanent, full-time
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Posted by Plus One Recruitment
Our client is a luxury retail brand known for its passion and innovation has marked a phenomenal decade of success. As they venture to expand across the UK and globally, they seek to incorporate a Lead Packaging & POS Designer into their dedicated, creative, expert team. If you have prior experience in Packaging Design and POS Design and have worked in the realms of fashion/lifestyle brands, this is your chance. A competitive salary, growth opportunities in a thriving business, and a comprehensive benefits package including an enticing staff discount.
  
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the packaging design process from concept to completion, ensuring consistent brand imagery.
  • Collaborate with the Creative Director and Lead Designers to introduce new products timely and within budget
  • Oversee the product personalisation process and manage projects from inception to delivery
  • Effectively communicate with suppliers on packaging development and brand styling
  • Monitor design and production stages, ensuring adherence to quality, quantities, and budget
  • Offer insights into brand trends and heritage, ensuring designs cater to customer lifestyles and needs
  • Mentor junior designers, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of specification sheets and samples
  • Liaise with suppliers and factories, providing technical specifications and reviewing samples for modifications
  • Manage critical paths and handle additional responsibilities to meet pressing deadlines
  • Collaborate on group projects for the Joma Jewellery brand to meet tight schedules.
Key Skills & Experience:
  
  • Strong portfolio, demonstrating the ability to execute designs from concept to finished sample in a relevant industry.
  • Previous experience in Packaging Design & POS Design.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, AI, and ID.
  • Exceptional visual communication skills, with proficiency in AI, Photoshop, and freehand drawing.
  • Ability to provide precise written communication and exhibit exceptional numeracy skills.
  • Demonstrable organisational skills, ensuring timely design deliveries.
  • Experience in a fast-paced retail setting with a proactive, collaborative attitude.
  • Comprehensive understanding of brand packaging development strategy.
  • Ability to mentor, with an inclination towards fostering team growth.
  • Design qualification and/or experience in fashion, jewellery, or lifestyle industries.
Additional Information:
  • Hybrid Working, with flexibility based on business needs. Typically 3 days a week at the Head Office in Banbury.
  • 25 days holidays, rising with service duration.
  
To express your interest in this remarkable role, please forward your updated CV, detailing your current or most recent remuneration package and any notice period. For a confidential, in-depth discussion about the role, reach out to Daniel Marlow at . Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://in/danielmarlowmarketingandcreativerecruitment/overlay/contact-info/

Reference: 52406523

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