Packaging Designer

Forward Role; Windermere; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern (3 days in office,

Generous staff discount

Core working hours 10am–4pm

Opportunity to shape a new design dept

Job summary

Forward Role is seeking an experienced Mid & Senior Designer with a strong background in packaging design to lead the creation of a new in-house design department in Windermere. This role focuses on packaging and broader design, guiding standards and direction across diverse projects.

You will lead two designers, collaborate with marketing and suppliers, and ensure packaging compliance with materials, dimensions and production specs.

Qualifications

• Proven packaging design experience with technical production awareness.
• Leadership experience managing designers in a creative environment.
• Strong portfolio of retail/product packaging work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design team and mentor two designers.
• Oversee packaging designs for product launches and ensure production specs.
• Collaborate with buying, marketing and suppliers to meet brand goals.
• Develop packaging brand guidelines and design principles.
• Support broader design needs across marketing assets during peak and quiet periods.
• Serve as design decision-maker with senior stakeholders and board.

Skills

Packaging design

Leadership

Portfolio

Cross-functional collaboration

Adobe Creative Suite

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Monday.com

Job description

Mid & Senior Designers

£40,000 - £55,000

Windermere

Hybrid 3/2

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Designer with a strong background in packaging design to join a growing in-house creative team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape a new design department, working on a diverse range of projects across packaging and broader design functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design team, managing two other designers (including one existing graphic designer and a new midweight hire).
• Oversee the creation of packaging designs for seasonal product launches, ensuring compliance with technical requirements such as box dimensions, materials, and production standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including buying, marketing, and suppliers, to deliver high-quality packaging that aligns with brand objectives.
• Develop and implement packaging-specific brand guidelines and design principles.
• Support broader design needs, including retail store assets, digital marketing materials, and social media content during quieter periods.
• Act as the key point of contact for design-related decisions, working closely with senior stakeholders and the board.

Requirements

• Proven experience in packaging design, including technical knowledge of compliance, materials, and production processes.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and mentor a team.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with project management tools such as Monday.com is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally across departments.
• A portfolio showcasing high-quality packaging design work, with a focus on retail or product-led designs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£50k - £55k).
• Flexible working arrangements, including three days in the office and two days remote.
• Core working hours of 10am to 4pm, with flexibility to start early or finish late.
• Generous staff discount scheme.
• Opportunity to build and shape a new design department, working closely with senior stakeholders in a collaborative environment.