1889 - FHB Designer

TN United Kingdom; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a FHB Designer to join their EMEA PDC team. This role is pivotal in driving food and beverage product development, collaborating closely with brand partnerships and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will bring over 8 years of experience, showcasing a creative vision and a strong understanding of market trends. This innovative firm values outside-the-box thinking and offers an exciting opportunity to shape product direction from concept to execution. If you're passionate about food product innovation and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in food and beverage product development.
• Strong desire to innovate and think creatively.
• Knowledge of F&B trends and NPD.

Responsibilities

• Manage freelancers in developing creative tools for product direction.
• Partner with licensees to drive innovation from concept to approval.
• Build relationships with cross-functional teams to support brand vision.

Skills

Creative Vision Direction

Food Product Development

Brand Partnerships

Project Management

Communication Skills

Multilingual Skills

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

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FHB Designer

Location: UK, London

Length: 2 June 2025 – 29 May 2026

Rate: TBC

Hours: TBC

Overview

We are looking for someone with food product development experience, ideally in licensing, and experience working in brand partnerships. The role involves being an integral part of the EMEA PDC team, covering all food and beverage product development aspects of the CP business across local markets. Collaboration with the brand partnerships team on cross-functional F&B initiatives is also expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage freelancers and outside agencies in developing creative tools such as mood boards, product mock-ups, and other materials to guide the creative direction of products from infant to adult.
• Partner with licensees to drive innovation, providing feedback from concept to final product approval, ensuring brand vision, design quality, and product integrity.
• Manage and maintain product approvals efficiently through the internal product approval system.
• Build and maintain close relationships with cross-functional teams like Licensing, MSD, and Retail Marketing to support the overall brand vision.
• Align with key stakeholders across content creators, brand partnerships, BLA, creative marketing, and regional marketing teams to maximize strategic impact.

Experience & Skills

• 8+ years of experience directing creative vision for food and beverage product development, with a focus on vertical or entertainment/licensed brands or retail.
• A strong desire to innovate and think outside the box, exercising storytelling and joy through creative execution and product development.
• Ongoing knowledge of F&B trends and NPD, with the ability to apply this knowledge to direct brand vision and create compelling products.
• Understanding of the competitive brand landscape and European retail environment.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with contractors and agencies on creative projects.
• Excellent verbal and digital communication skills.
• Strong project and time management abilities.
• Multilingual skills are advantageous.
• Regional experience in EMEA.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is required.