Packaging Technologist

Boots UK; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a Packaging Technologist to join their team, focusing on developing innovative packaging solutions that align with sustainability standards. The suitable candidate will leverage their technical knowledge and creativity to contribute to iconic brands. Responsibilities include overseeing packaging design from concept to manufacture, managing risks, and participating in fast-paced projects. Benefits include an annual bonus, generous discounts, and enhanced family leave policies.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Free counselling and support

Qualifications

• Proven track record of developing packaging from design concept to market, preferably in FMCG.
• Excellent knowledge of key packaging technologies and processes.
• Strong ability to manage risk and prioritize complex technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver packaging, proofing, design roll outs and artwork activities for multiple brands.
• Innovate and optimize packaging to meet cost, quality, and sustainability standards.
• Manage technical testing to ensure packaging robustness for various stages.

Skills

Packaging Design

Product Design

Materials Science

Packaging Technologies

Attention to Detail

Project Management

Education

Background in Packaging Design, Product Design, or Materials Science

Job description

Overview

As a Packaging Technologist in the No7 Beauty Company you will work in a busy and cross-functional team to deliver new and innovative packaging solutions. You will help create amazing products by developing design ideas into packaging that delights our customers, manages cost effectively and maintains our sustainability standards. The role uses a mixture of packaging technical knowledge, high levels of organisation and a creative eye to develop packaging from concept to manufacture. This role reports into the Packaging Manager for No7 Gifting, and is part of a team of Packaging Technologists supporting the iconic No7 brand.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for delivering the packaging, proofing, design roll out and artwork activities for our key brands - No7, Soap & Glory, Liz Earle and Botanics.
• Uses packaging technical expertise to innovate, optimise, challenge thinking and ensure the best packaging is developed for the No7 Beauty Company brands.
• Manages packaging design to optimise cost, quality and technical feasibility.
• Carries out detailed technical testing to ensure the packaging is robust and will survive manufacture, distribution and consumer use.
• Ensures sustainability is at the heart of our brands\' packaging development.
• Organisation and involvement in fast-moving projects.
• Accountable for quality of data accuracy including key manufacturing and specification documentation.
• Conducts all necessary due diligence and is accountable for identifying and managing packaging technical risks.

Qualifications

• Ideally you would have a background or education in Packaging Design, Product Design or Materials Science.
• Proven track record of developing packaging from design concept to market, ideally within FMCG environment.
• Excellent knowledge of key packaging technologies, manufacturing, print processes and artwork.
• Drive to manage risk, priorities and timings for complex technical projects.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Passion to build relationships with a wide range of people.
• Present information in a clear, logical and structured way.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

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