London Luxury Packaging Design Lead

Approach People; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Approach People Recruitment is seeking a Head of Luxury Packaging Design in London to lead a creative team responsible for premium packaging identities for luxury brands. The role focuses on defining vision, supervising concept development, and ensuring top-tier craftsmanship.

You will guide projects from concept to final production, collaborating with strategy, marketing and production teams while staying ahead of trends in materials and finishes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, Art Direction or related discipline.
• Significant experience in packaging design leadership within luxury/ premium brands.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the creative vision for luxury and premium packaging projects.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of packaging designers.
• Oversee the creation of innovative, distinctive and visually impactful packaging concepts.
• Participate in client briefings, strategic recommendations and creative presentations.
• Ensure consistency across brand territories and visual identities.
• Provide creative direction from concept to final production.
• Collaborate with strategy, marketing, production and development teams.
• Maintain high standards of craft and delivery in all projects.
• Stay ahead of trends in luxury packaging materials and finishes.

Skills

Packaging leadership

Brand storytelling

Creative direction

Education

Graphic Design/Packaging Design degree

Art Direction awareness

Job description

Approach People Recruitment is seeking a Head of Luxury Packaging Design in London to lead a creative team responsible for premium packaging identities for luxury brands. The role focuses on defining vision, supervising concept development, and ensuring top-tier craftsmanship.

You will guide projects from concept to final production, collaborating with strategy, marketing and production teams while staying ahead of trends in materials and finishes.