Food Development Product Designer - High Profile brand - Hybrid - Contract

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks a Food Development Product Designer to join their dynamic EMEA Product Development team. This role involves spearheading food and beverage product development, collaborating with brand partnerships, and managing creative projects from concept to approval. With a focus on innovation and storytelling, you'll leverage your extensive experience in licensed brands to shape product offerings that resonate in local markets. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and strategic partnerships, and make a significant impact in the food and beverage industry.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in directing creative vision for food and beverage product development.
• Knowledge of F&B trends and NPD, applying insights to brand vision.

Responsibilities

• Manage freelancers and external agencies in developing creative tools.
• Partner with licensees to drive innovation, ensuring brand integrity.

Skills

Food Product Development

Brand Partnerships

Project Management

Communication Skills

Multilingual Skills

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Food Development Product Designer - High Profile brand - Hybrid - Contract, London

Client: [Client details missing]

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

Food Development Product Designer

Location: UK, London

Rate: TBC

Hours: TBC

Overview

We are looking for someone with food product development experience, ideally in licensing, and experience in brand partnerships. You will be an integral part of the EMEA Product Development team, covering all food and beverage product development aspects across local markets. Collaborate with the brand partnerships team on cross-functional F&B initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage freelancers and external agencies in developing creative tools like mood boards and product mock-ups to guide product development from infant to adult.
• Partner with licensees to drive innovation, providing feedback from concept to product approval, ensuring brand vision and product integrity.
• Manage and maintain product approvals through internal systems.
• Build relationships with cross-functional teams such as Licensing, MSD, and Retail Marketing to support brand vision.
• Coordinate with content makers, brand partnerships, BLA, creative marketing, and regional marketing teams to maximize strategy impact.

Experience & Skills

• 8+ years in directing creative vision for food and beverage product development, with experience in licensed brands or retail.
• Innovative mindset with storytelling and joy in product development.
• Knowledge of F&B trends and NPD, applying insights to brand vision and product creation.
• Understanding of the European retail landscape and competitive brands.
• Effective communication with contractors and agencies.
• Excellent verbal and digital communication skills.
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Multilingual skills are advantageous.
• Regional EMEA experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.