NEW VACANCY! (PK9283)
PACKAGING DESIGNER - CORRUGATED PACKAGING
ESSEX
SALARY GUIDE £28K-32K (Depending on Experience) + Company Pension + 20 Days Annual Leave Increasing To 25 After 5 Years + Onsite Parking
WORKING HOURS: Mon to Thurs - 8:15am till 5:15pm / Fri 8:15am till 12pm
Our client is a leading sheet plant and manufacturer of corrugated and foam packaging solutions. They specialise in the design and supply of high-performance protective packaging products to customers across the electronics, medical and industrial sectors, delivering innovative solutions that protect products throughout the supply chain.
They are currently recruiting for a Packaging Designer to join their Design team. You will be responsible for developing innovative and cost-effective packaging solutions that meet customer requirements and performance standards.
You will be working closely with the Internal Sales team, production and customers to interpret design briefs, product structural designs and 3D visuals, carry out testing and prepare detailed specifications for manufacture.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop innovative protective packaging solutions using corrugated board and foam materials
Interpret customer briefs and understand the overall objectives of each project
Accurately assess and record customer samples and product requirements
Produce structural CAD drawings and 3D visualisations
Conduct packaging performance testing and validation
Create and maintain detailed technical specifications and manufacturing documentation
Liaise with Sales, Production, and Purchasing teams to ensure designs are commercially viable and manufacturable
Ensure all work is completed in line with company procedures and quality standards
Manage multiple projects and deliver to agreed deadlinesResponsibilities:
Proven experience in a packaging design role, such as a Packaging Designer, Structural Designer, Structural Packaging Designer or CAD Designer role
Strong background in constructional corrugated packaging, printed folded cartons and/or technical foam packaging
Proficiency in CAD design software and 3D visualisation tools
Good understanding of packaging materials, manufacturing processes & testing methods
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Commercial awareness with a focus on quality and profitability
Self-motivated, results-driven, and capable of working independently
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
Positive, professional and business-like approach
Ambitious and career-minded, with a desire to progress within a growing organisation