Senior Packaging Designer - FMCG Brand & Retail

Sun-Chemical; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Global, part of Sun Chemical, is a creative packaging business working with some of the world's leading retailers and consumer brands. Joining Aura Global means becoming part of a creative team that genuinely enjoys making great work together.

We challenge ideas, support each other and believe the strongest creative thinking comes from open conversation, not big egos. In this hybrid Bradford role, you will shape creative thinking across FMCG packaging and branding projects, taking ideas

Qualifications

• At least 7 years' experience in an FMCG packaging agency.
• Portfolio demonstrating original thinking from concept through to finished design.
• Experience across both brands and retailer-owned brands.
• Strong understanding of UK and US retail markets.
• Creative curiosity, commercial awareness and a passion for packaging.
• Understanding of trends, typography, hierarchy, retail and brand norms, print and production.
• Ability to develop ideas from concept to final execution with strong creative judgement.
• Strong communication skills and confidence presenting creative thinking.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to share knowledge with others.
• Experience using collaborative platforms such as Miro is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Developing and shaping creative concepts across FMCG packaging and branding projects.
• Taking ideas from initial concept through to finished design and execution.
• Making strong creative judgments balancing brand, retailer and consumer needs.
• Working closely with Client Services and specialist teams across photography, artwork and production.
• Protecting the creative idea with a sharp eye for detail throughout the design process.
• Art directing food photography with photographers and stylists for strong appetite appeal.
• Presenting work confidently and explaining your thinking to colleagues and clients.
• Supporting junior designers and helping them develop their skills.
• Contributing ideas around AI workflows and how AI adds value to the process.
• Using Adobe Creative Cloud as part of daily workflows.

Skills

Creative thinking

Brand understanding

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Ownership

AI workflows

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Adobe Firefly

Miro

Job description

Aura Global, part of Sun Chemical, is a creative packaging business working with some of the world's leading retailers and consumer brands. Joining Aura Global means becoming part of a creative team that genuinely enjoys making great work together.

We challenge ideas, support each other and believe the strongest creative thinking comes from open conversation, not big egos. In this hybrid Bradford role, you will shape creative thinking across FMCG packaging and branding projects, taking ideas