Design Manager - Packaging

Tesco UK; Digswell; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Tesco UK is seeking a Design Manager to lead packaging design from concept to shelf, safeguarding Own Label brands and aligning with brand strategy and commercial goals.

You will work with cross-functional teams and agencies to develop briefs, drive creative excellence, and ensure consistency across Tesco brands while delivering customer-focused packaging solutions.

Qualifications

• A degree in Graphic Design or related field.
• 3+ years of experience leading design projects in FMCG, agency or retail.
• Ability to translate business needs into design strategy.
• Knowledge of translating design into print (Flexo, Litho, Gravure).

Responsibilities

• Establish clear project plans and budgets to ensure successful delivery (pro-actively managing risk).
• Manage cross functional working sessions to identify and deliver project objectives.
• Actively lead design agencies from briefings through to delivery, developing the design strategy and ensuring creative excellence at all times.
• Ensure projects follow Tesco design process and Milestone process.
• Collaborate with Tesco print experts to ensure design can be reproduced across all substrates.
• Art Directing photography shoots.
• Manage and prioritize workflow.
• Collaborate with our artwork partner to ensure artwork is approved in a timely manner.
• Manage project budgets and financial risk as required.

Skills

Graphic design

Design leadership

Brand strategy

Print design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Job description

We're looking for a Design Manager to join our Packaging team at Tesco. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and protecting our Own Label brands, leading the delivery of impactful packaging design from concept through to shelf. As a trusted design expert and brand custodian, you'll ensure every project aligns with both our brand strategy and commercial objectives, creating packaging that resonates with customers and stands out in a competitive market.

Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders and agency partners, you'll transform customer and commercial insights into inspiring creative briefs and deliver best-in-class design solutions. You'll lead the end-to-end design process, driving creative excellence while ensuring consistency across our brands and helping bring engaging, customer-focused products to life.

• Establish clear project plans and budgets to ensure successful delivery (pro-actively managing risk).
• Manage cross functional working sessions to identify and deliver project objectives.
• Actively lead design agencies from briefings through to delivery, developing the design strategy and ensuring creative excellence at all times.
• Ensure projects follow Tesco design process and Milestone process.
• Collaborate with Tesco print experts to ensure design can be reproduced across all substrates.
• Art Directing photography shoots.
• Manage and prioritize workflow.
• Collaborate with our artwork partner to ensure artwork is approved in a timely manner.
• Manage project budgets and financial risk as required.

• A passion for design, with a degree or equivalent in Graphic Design or related subject.
• 3+ years experience of leading design projects within ideally a FMCG, Agency or Retail environment.
• Experience of translating business need into design strategy (awareness of design as a strategic partner).
• Demonstrated knowledge of translating design into print (Flexo, Litho, Gravure).

You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we’re all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.

At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

We're proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader, where everyone’s welcome. That’s why we commit to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need support with your application, click here for more information. And if you're interested in joining our team but don't tick every box, don't let that hold you back from applying.

When you join us in this role, you'll be employed by Tesco Stores Limited, the Tesco legal entity responsible for your employment.