Senior Executive Packaging Design

Flipkart; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Flipkart is seeking a Senior Executive in Packaging Design to drive innovation and optimize packaging solutions across various product categories. This individual contributor role is crucial for developing sustainable and efficient packaging materials.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a Post-Graduation in Packaging, along with 2–3 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical skills, creativity, and project management are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in Packaging Design, preferably from Indian Institute of Packaging.
• Strong understanding of packaging processes and materials.
• Experience in designing innovative packaging solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design packaging solutions for Flipkart Minutes, Foods, and Large categories.
• Drive packaging process optimization and automation.
• Create design documents and conduct field trials.

Skills

Design Thinking

Analytical mindset

Knowledge of packaging materials

Awareness of packaging technology

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Post-Graduation in Packaging

Job description

Job Description Senior Executive Packaging Design (Grade-6)

Role Overview: This is an Individual Contributor (IC) role responsible for designing and developing innovative primary and secondary packaging solutions across multiple product categories. The role demands strong analytical skills, creativity, and the ability to drive projects from concept to execution in collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Packaging Design Support
  • Deliver packaging solutions for Flipkart Minutes, Foods, Large, and Externalization categories.
  • Design packaging materials for new product launches with timely execution.
• Innovation & Future Readiness
  • Develop new packaging materials/formats focusing on scalability, sustainability, fungibility, and simplification.
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction and customer experience improvement.
• Process Improvement
  • Drive packaging process optimization and automation across fulfillment centers, MH, and DH/DS.
  • Establish packaging solutions that enhance efficiency and operational excellence.
• Execution & Vendor Development
  • Create design documents, prototypes, and conduct field trials.
  • Perform supplier audits and support vendor development initiatives.

Competencies & Skills

• Design Thinking and data-driven problem solving.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate strategies into execution.
• Knowledge of packaging materials, delivery gear/assets, packing processes, and packaging machinery.
• Awareness of latest trends in packaging technology and validation protocols.
• Ability to manage projects through large stakeholder groups and thrive in ambiguous situations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical stream.
• Post-Graduation in Packaging (mandatory).
• 2–3 years of experience in Packaging Design (preferably from Indian Institute of Packaging).

Mandatory Skills

• Packaging Development
• E-Com Packaging
• Q-Com Packaging

Desirable Skills

• Supply Chain Packaging for E-Com & Q-Com