Packaging Designer

next level - marketing, creative, PR & digital recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Well established Consumer Brand in Birmingham is seeking a creative Packaging Designer to develop packaging concepts and deliver print-ready artwork for a broad range of products. The role combines creative concept generation with technical packaging design and offers exposure to multiple product categories.

You will work closely with the Lead Designer and product development team to ensure art files meet printer specifications, stay on schedule, and maintain high accuracy across all packaging

Qualifications

• Experience in packaging design, preferably in FMCG/retail.
• Strong Adobe Creative Suite skills (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and experience preparing artwork for print.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative with cross-functional teams including technical, product development and marketing.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative packaging concepts for new product launches.
• Create and amend packaging artwork to print-ready standards.
• Produce artwork using cutter guides and print specifications.
• Layout back-of-pack information and implement technical updates.
• Collaborate with technical, product development and marketing teams.
• Support photoshoots through creative art direction when required.
• Design additional assets across the business when needed.

Skills

Packaging design

Adobe Creative Suite

Print production

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Packaging Designer, up to £32,000, Well established Consumer Brand, Birmingham, Permanent

(on-site)

About the Company

Are you a creative Packaging Designer who enjoys bringing new products to life but also takes pride in producing technically accurate artwork?

We're working exclusively with a well-established and growing consumer products business to recruit a Junior/Mid-Weight Packaging Designer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a close-knit creative team where you'll have genuine input into new product development whilst building your expertise across the entire packaging design process.

This role offers a fantastic mix of creative concept generation, artwork production and technical packaging design, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and wants to see their work progress from initial idea through to the finished product.

Description

Working closely with the Lead Designer and wider product development team, you'll be responsible for creating engaging packaging concepts as well as producing accurate, print-ready artwork for a broad range of products.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing creative packaging concepts for new product launches
• Researching market trends and presenting design ideas
• Creating and amending packaging artwork to print-ready standards
• Producing artwork using cutter guides and print specifications
• Laying out back-of-pack information and implementing technical updates
• Collaborating with technical, product development and marketing teams
• Supporting photoshoots through creative art direction when required
• Designing a variety of additional creative assets across the business when needed

Experience

We're looking for someone who combines creativity with exceptional attention to detail. You'll ideally have:

• Previous packaging design experience, ideally within food, beverage, FMCG or retail
• Strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, particularly Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop
• Experience preparing artwork for print
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative approach whilst also being confident working independently

Most importantly, you'll understand that great packaging design isn't just about exciting creative ideas; it's also about producing flawless artwork and ensuring every detail is accurate.

Remuneration

• Salary of £28,000–£32,000 depending on experience
• The opportunity to work on products you'll see on the shelves
• A varied role combining creativity with technical design
• A supportive, close-knit team environment
• Genuine opportunity to develop your packaging design career
• Opportunity to work flexibly (early/late start/finish)

*Please note - this role is based onsite*

Packaging Designer, up to £32,000, Well established Consumer Brand, Birmingham, Permanent

(on-site)