Job 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.