Technical Packaging Designer & Artworker 5 days onsite in ReadingThis is an exciting opportunity to join an award winning design team for a global company supplying packaging primarily to the fashion retail industry, including homeware and beauty.The ideal candidate must be able to bring fresh ideas and contribute to and help deliver on product strategy and support growth.You will turn great ideas into realistic, tangible and manufacturable structural packaging solutions including cascades, boxes and garment hangers. You’ll work with some of the biggest brands across fashion, homeware and beauty markets. You will report to the Creative & Product Director.Key ResponsibilitiesLead product design & development from concept to mass production for structural packaging items including cascade packs, boxes and paperboard garment hangersUnderstanding customer requirements and offer commercial, workable and new solutionsCreate proposals and production specifications on time in line with customer requirementsCo-ordination/creation of product prototypesProduct trials and testing throughout the development processInput to expand and improve on testing processesMaterial development and selectionCreating production ready artworksAnalysis and feedback on production samplesMaintaining customer and internal range plansSample co-ordination & managementKeep up to date and evaluate consumer and market trendsCollaborate with marketing and creative teams to deliver on product and marketing strategy and help drive the department forwardSkillsExperience in a similar roleStrong problem-solving skills to quickly identify and resolve challengesAble to quickly conceptualise and create ideasAbility to create innovative, original and commercial design concepts for the retail environmentCommercial product and manufacturing/materials knowledgeSkilled in Adobe creative suite Excellent attention to detailExcellent time management experienceAbility to manage and adapt to multiple projectsPlease apply with a recent CV and Portfolio