Senior Packaging Designer

Critical Playground LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Schemes

Progression Plan

Team Lunches

Annual Team Trips

Flexible Culture

Two Fridays off a month

Job summary

Design Happy in London is seeking a Senior Packaging Designer with a strong background in packaging and POS to join our global creative team. You will lead projects, shape concepts, and deliver visually impactful packaging solutions for diverse clients.

With 5+ years in a similar role, you will mentor colleagues, manage multiple projects, and translate brand visions into compelling concepts while staying ahead of industry trends.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of packaging design and POS.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with global clients and understanding of cultural differences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong typography and typesetting skills.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a creative team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire colleagues, providing mentorship and guidance.
• Drive creative ideation, generating original and impactful packaging designs.
• Stay updated on industry trends, ensuring designs are cutting-edge.
• Demonstrate genuine passion for design, pushing creative boundaries.
• Take ownership of project design processes, ensuring creativity aligns with client objectives.
• Manage project timelines, meeting deadlines without compromising quality.
• Understand the impact of design on consumer perception and behavior.
• Confidently articulate design concepts in client presentations.
• Translate client brand vision and requirements into compelling design concepts.
• Clearly communicate design rationales and ensure alignment with client goals.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication.
• Ensure quality assurance throughout the design process.
• Contribute to range reviews and maintain brand consistency.
• Maintain approved design and communication principles.

Skills

Packaging design

POS design

Communication

Global clients

Project management

Typography

Leadership

Job description

Design Happy is looking for a creative and experienced Senior Packaging Designer with a strong background in Packaging and POS. You will play a key role in our creative team, using your design skills and strategic thinking to deliver visually impactful solutions for our global clients.

Skills & Experience

5+ years of experience in a similar role.

Strong understanding of packaging design and POS.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Experience with global clients and understanding of cultural differences.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Strong typography and typesetting skills.

Proven ability to lead and inspire a creative team.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Leadership

Lead and inspire colleagues, providing mentorship and guidance.

Drive creative ideation, generating original and impactful packaging designs.

Stay updated on industry trends, ensuring designs are cutting-edge.

Demonstrate genuine passion for design, pushing creative boundaries.

Project Management

Take ownership of project design processes, ensuring creativity aligns with client objectives.

Manage project timelines, meeting deadlines without compromising quality.

Understand the impact of design on consumer perception and behavior.

Client Interaction

Confidently articulate design concepts in client presentations.

Translate client brand vision and requirements into compelling design concepts.

Clearly communicate design rationales and ensure alignment with client goals.

Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication.

Quality Assurance

Ensure quality assurance throughout the design process.

Contribute to range reviews and maintain brand consistency.

Maintain approved design and communication principles.

Job Benefits

With happy perks like

• Bonus Schemes
• Progression Plan
• Team Lunches
• Annual Team Trips
• Flexible Culture
• Two Fridays off a month!