Senior Corrugated Packaging Designer
Location: Cambridgeshire (Hybrid working available 2 days a week)
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
The Company: E-Commerce Packaging Company
The Role
* Design Parametrics (CAD standards) of key products such that co-ordinators can adjust size/material.
* QC/Technical shared responsibility (with CEO) in judgement of “fit for purpose” manufacture.
* NPD Overall responsibility for approval & development of constructional design, material & artworks.
* Create optimal CAD drawing and liaise with technical co-ordinator to output in proposed material.
* Improve/validate to ensure fit for purpose on proposed material and/or recommend upgrades.
* Follow-up samples for approval or gain first-hand understanding of client modifications.
* Follow-up artworks for approval or gain first-hand understanding of client modifications.
* Maximise profitability by means of efficient manufacturing laydowns within machine limitations.
* Proficient in the use of CAD & design software; IMPACT, Illustrator, Photoshop.
* Corrugated technical expertise to ensure of best suited material & design to avoid damage in transit.
* Deckle Optimisation for special makings.
* Drop-testing (e.g., ISTA3a) and awareness of ECT/BCT properties to overcome.
* Supervise Commercial-Technical Specialist & re-organise inefficiencies in CAD dept and approval processes.
* Ease of Manufacture - Liaising with factory to ensure speed, efficiency & smooth running of production.
* CAD excellence. Ensuring CAD team provides excellent experiences to best represent the company brand.
* Enhance branded lock-up on an ongoing basis e.g., FSC/Recy/Sustainability logos.
* Ongoing product & Process improvement.
* Support Sales team to close bespoke opportunities with values ranging £5,000 - £1,000,000.
* Attend meetings online (rarely on-site but encouraged) supported by Outlook/Zoom/Teams/Calendly.
* Log project efficiently (max 100 characters) ensuring CRM (SPOCS) well-maintained.
* Encourage design team attend Exhibitions & relevant training to develop knowledge, techniques, and skills.
* Adhere company policies & procedures related to Health & Safety, Quality & Management.
Requirements
* Advanced computer skills (IMPACT, Adobe, CAD Parametrics, MS Office, SPOCS MIS)
* Common desire to eradicate single-use plastics from ecommerce
* Highly motivated and able to work effectively under own initiative.
* Confident in liaising with company Owners/Directors and prestigious blue-chip companies.
* Ability to challenge / persuade prospect if design hurdles need overcoming.
* Excellent commercial acumen.
* Superb telephone manner & communication skills (e.g. LinkedIn / Zoom / teams).
* Quick thinker with very strong interpersonal skills.
* Team Player with positive mindset & care of their work, clients & colleagues.
* Confident and able to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
* Pro-active work ethic.
* Organized and efficient.
* Able to commute reliably on/off the company's premises.
* A clean driving license is preferred.
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