Design Lead - Packaging

Lloyd Recruitment - East Grinstead; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home goods manufacturer seeks a Design Lead to head an established design team, driving creative strategy and overseeing the design process from concept to production. This role involves collaboration with major UK retailers and offers excellent progression opportunities.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

MediCash health plan

Wellbeing app

Monday–Friday working hours

Excellent progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior design role within FMCG or a related sector.
• Strong team management background–agency or in–house.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a talented in-house creative team.
• Oversee concept creation, artwork sign-off, and production handover.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape product development.

Skills

Team Management

Communication

Detail-oriented

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

3D Rendering Software

Job description

Design Lead – Packaging
Location: Outskirts of Brighton
Salary: 55,000– 65,000 DOE

Are you ready to lead a creative team in an award–winning home goods manufacturing business that's continuing to grow and innovate?

Lloyd Recruitment Services is excited to be partnering with an award–winning home goods manufacturer, in their search for a Design Lead.

This is a standout opportunity to head up an established in–house design team, drive creative strategy, and contribute at board level. You'll oversee the end–to–end design process–from initial concept through to final production–while collaborating closely with leading UK and international retailers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and inspire a talented in–house creative team
• Set and drive design strategy across all product ranges
• Be the main point of contact for key retail clients on all design matters
• Oversee concept creation, artwork sign–off, and production handover
• Ensure brand, packaging, and visual standards are met with precision
• Spot market trends and materials to keep products fresh and competitive
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape product development and creative direction

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in a senior design role within FMCG or a related sector
• Strong team management background–agency or in–house
• Experience working with major UK retailers, from concept to shelf
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Proficiency in 3D rendering software (e.g., Fusion 360 or similar) is highly desirable
• Solid understanding of packaging production, cutter guides, and compliance
• A commercial mindset with excellent communication and stakeholder skills
• Organised, detail–focused, and confident juggling multiple projects
• Must be driver due to location

Benefits:

• Free on–site parking
• MediCash health plan
• Wellbeing app
• Monday–Friday working hours
• Excellent progression opportunities

Why Join?

• Join a growing, award–winning home goods manufacturer with strong UK and international retail relationships
• Influence high–level creative decisions and help shape the future of the brand
• Be part of a supportive, forward–thinking team with real opportunities for progression

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