Packaging Design for Implementation Specialist

DS Smith Plc; Husbands Bosworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme, life assurance and/or

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

DS Smith in Hinckley is seeking a Design for Implementation Specialist to turn packaging concepts into manufacturable, commercially viable solutions. You will blend technical packaging knowledge with creativity and strong project management to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will collaborate across manufacturing, sales, innovation, and customer teams, manage design enquiries, create specs and drawings (ArtiosCAD/CAPE/Optim), run prototypes, support NPI, and drive efficiency, waste reduction,

Qualifications

• 3+ years design experience in packaging.
• Technical knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes and product development.
• Experience using CAD software, preferably ArtiosCAD, alongside packaging-related software such as CAPE, Optim, or similar.
• Understanding of 2D and 3D technical drawings.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage daily design enquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Assess customer insights and translate requirements into practical packaging solutions.
• Develop fit-for-purpose designs that balance performance, sustainability, manufacturing capability, and cost.
• Create and maintain technical and manufacturing drawings, including structural and graphic specifications.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) processes and manufacturing approvals.
• Route specifications through business systems to ensure accurate implementation.
• Produce prototypes and manage prototype materials to support customer and internal evaluations.
• Raise and manage tooling orders and technical specifications.
• Support production line trials, efficiency improvements, waste reduction initiatives, and margin enhancement projects.
• Provide support for board grade modelling, PACE activities, and packaging optimisation projects.
• Develop inbound and outbound logistics pallet plans to maximise supply chain efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, sales, innovation, commercial, and customer teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Design experience

Packaging knowledge

CAD software

ArtiosCAD

2D/3D drawings

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Packaging industry qualification

Product Design qualification

Maths/English qualifications

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

ArtiosCAD

CAPe/Optim

CAD software

Graphics software

Job description

DS Smith in Hinckley is seeking a Design for Implementation Specialist to turn packaging concepts into manufacturable, commercially viable solutions. You will blend technical packaging knowledge with creativity and strong project management to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will collaborate across manufacturing, sales, innovation, and customer teams, manage design enquiries, create specs and drawings (ArtiosCAD/CAPE/Optim), run prototypes, support NPI, and drive efficiency, waste reduction,