Innovative Corrugated Packaging Designer

Macfarlane Group UK Ltd; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Holiday purchasing scheme

Contributory pension

Volunteering day

Employee assistance program

Training & development

Employee discount

Health cover option

Long service awards

Eye-care support

Referral scheme

Job summary

Macfarlane Packaging in Milton Keynes is seeking a Technical Designer to join our expanding team at the Innovation Lab. You will develop innovative corrugated carton designs, deliver cost-saving solutions, and support customers with tailored packaging concepts.

Join a fast-paced, collaborative environment with strong development opportunities, working on a mix of existing and new projects while balancing branding, safety and cost considerations.

Qualifications

• CAD experience using Kasemake, ArtiosCAD or Impact.
• Print repro experience using Adobe CC.
• Team player and results-driven mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; customer facing.
• Good time management and ability to juggle multiple projects.
• Full driving licence and proficient with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Listen to customer needs and communicate professionally.
• Create cost-saving design solutions using CAD.
• Provide tailored packaging designs balancing branding, safety and cost.
• Assess market trends to inform concepts.
• Produce finished samples, 3D visuals, artwork proofs and presentations.
• Generate proposals and log design activities.
• Prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines.

Skills

CAD design

Kasemake

ArtiosCAD

Impact

Adobe CC

Team player

Results driven

Communication

Customer facing

Initiative

Time management

Can-do attitude

Cost saving projects

Driving licence

Excel

Tools

Kasemake

ArtiosCAD

Impact

Adobe CC

Job description

Macfarlane Packaging in Milton Keynes is seeking a Technical Designer to join our expanding team at the Innovation Lab. You will develop innovative corrugated carton designs, deliver cost-saving solutions, and support customers with tailored packaging concepts.

Join a fast-paced, collaborative environment with strong development opportunities, working on a mix of existing and new projects while balancing branding, safety and cost considerations.