Description
Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be working in partnership with an established manufacturing business specialising in the design and production of food-grade packaging, to recruit a Graduate Product Designer. Overall Purpose: Produce designs, drawings, samples, and pallet layouts in compliance with customer and plant specifications. Collaborate with production to ensure designs align with machine suitability and feasibility. Create drawings for costing based on customer information and innovative product ideas. Support Customer Services and External Sales teams, as well as customers, with design-related matters. Manage sample board requirements and stocking. Maintain accurate records in KIWI (Knowledge Integrated Workflow Interface) for drawings and specifications. Contribute to the improvement of systems and procedures within the design department. Provide proactive assistance to the external sales team in achieving account plan objectives and customer action plans. Respond promptly to daily client requests, delivering concise and accurate status updates. Coordinate the introduction of new products, from artwork/specification stages to delivery, in collaboration with internal departments. Collaborate with External Sales team for efficient account management, including customer meetings and reviews. Provide data analysis and reports to customers, External Sales teams, and management on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Maintain compliance with Company’s Health & Safety, Hygiene, and Environmental standards and procedures. Key Requirements: Relevant Degree in Product Design or similar, or some experience in a similar role. Interest in packaging and design, with a strong attention to detail. Effective communication skills for presenting arguments and achieving optimal outcomes. Exposure to ArtiosCAD, Cape Pack, and Adobe Suite or similar with a willingness to learn. Computer literacy. The Package: Competitive salary for a graduate level role. Day shift, office hours based position Monday-Friday. Company pension scheme. 25 days holiday + bank. Private medical. Sick pay. Death in service x4. Job Reference: ABGPD_Salary: Private Medical, Pension, AdditionalSalary per: AnnumJob Duration: Baltic Recruitment Sector: Engineering_technicalJob Type: PermanentJob Location: County Durham, DarlingtonJob Industry: EngineeringJob Skill: graduate design, packaging designer, product design, product designer