Packaging Design Manager

LIDL; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational retailer is seeking a Senior Consultant for Packaging Design to manage the comprehensive packaging design lifecycle. You will work closely with diverse stakeholders to ensure project alignment and oversee processes for smooth handovers. This role requires strong brand strategy experience in FMCG, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in design tools. The position offers a hybrid working model, including generous holiday, discounts, and a pension scheme. Apply today to join a valued team prioritizing inclusion and diversity.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

35 days’ holiday

10% in-store discount

Enhanced family leave

Sabbatical

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven brand strategy and design management experience in a multi-national environment, preferably in the FMCG sector.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Good knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end management of the packaging design lifecycle.
• Liase with key stakeholders and ensure alignment on projects.
• Oversee processes for smooth handovers and present updates.

Skills

Brand strategy and design management experience

Strong communication skills

Highly organised

Proactive and confident

Solutions-driven mindset

PC literate

Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Consultant – Packaging Design (Lidl).

Responsibilities

• End-to-end management of the packaging design lifecycle.
• Liase with key stakeholders to collate briefs and ensure alignment on national and international packaging projects.
• Oversee processes with key stakeholders to ensure smooth handovers.
• Present status updates to senior stakeholders.
• Prepare and present design briefs and market insights for brand and individual product design.
• Act as a brand guardian for a portfolio of own-label brands, instigate and maintain packaging design guidelines and ensure that these align with the wider Brand and Customer teams vision and strategy for our own-label brands.
• Instigate the creation and updating of internal guidelines in your area of responsibility (e.g., process guidelines, CSR topics, etc.).
• Collaborate closely with suppliers, the packaging management team, buyers and external agencies to derive packaging designs.
• Support the performance of the department with high standards, exceptional organisational skills and impeccable attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Proven brand strategy and design management experience in a multi-national environment, preferably in the FMCG sector.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence and build consensus within a project team and design team.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Highly organised, skilled at managing own time and workload and able to work to tight deadlines and prioritise tasks.
• Ability to take initiative, be proactive and confident with a firm yet professional manner.
• Solutions-driven mindset.
• PC literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Good knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• German language would be advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

• Hybrid working model – three days or more in our state-of-the-art office with an on-site gym, restaurant and other perks, plus up to two days at home.
• £57,200 – £79,200 per annum
• 35 days’ holiday (pro rata)
• 10 % in-store discount.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Sabbatical.
• Additional 10 % non-contractual London weighting.
• Pension scheme.
• More of the perks you deserve.

Diversity & Inclusion

We value diversity, equity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.