Creative Director - Packaging

Pertemps; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design agency in Greater London is seeking a Creative Director with expertise in FMCG packaging to lead an in-house design team. You will own the creative vision, drive high standards across packaging design, and modernize the studio with smarter tools and AI-driven workflows. The ideal candidate has proven senior experience, strong leadership abilities, and a portfolio demonstrating design excellence. This role offers the chance to inspire a team and collaborate closely with production and client teams.

Qualifications

• Proven senior experience in FMCG or private-label packaging.
• Exceptional portfolio showcasing design mastery.
• Ability to inspire and mentor a design team.

Responsibilities

• Own the creative vision and lead the design team.
• Drive standards across packaging design and artwork.
• Collaborate with production and client teams.

Skills

FMCG packaging expertise

Leadership

Photoshop mastery

Print and colour understanding

Job description

I’m looking for a Creative Director with serious FMCG packaging expertise to lead and elevate an in-house design team working at speed, scale, and high craft.

You’ll own the creative vision, drive world‑class standards across packaging design, colour, artwork and repro, and modernise the studio with smarter tools, systems, and AI‑driven workflows. This is a hands‑on leadership role, someone who can inspire a team, present with authority, and jump in to refine or finish designs when needed.

You’ll collaborate closely with production and client teams, present to major retailers, shape processes, mentor designers, and ensure every SKU is delivered with precision, consistency, and commercial awareness.

We’re looking for a grounded but visionary leader with proven senior experience in FMCG or private‑label packaging, an exceptional portfolio, expert understanding of print and colour, retouching and Photoshop mastery, and the ability to run a high‑performing team in a fast‑paced environment.

If you’re a packaging specialist who can balance creativity, craft, and commercial reality, let’s talk.