Artwork & Design Manager - Berkshire - £60 -70k basic + bonus

Harrison Scott Associates; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison Scott Associates is looking for a Packaging Lead to support a rebranding initiative. This role will involve managing redesign projects across a packaging portfolio, collaborating with marketing and R&D on packaging solutions, and overseeing the development of a new brand identity. Ideal candidates will have a background in design, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high-quality standards. Experience in technical environments and understanding of international marketing strategies are essential.

Qualifications

• Sound technical knowledge with a design background.
• Appreciation of regulatory requirements around packaging.
• In-depth knowledge of print and material conversion.

Responsibilities

• Manage graphical and physical redesign projects across the packaging portfolio.
• Develop creative concepts with agencies for commercial packaging design.
• Deliver packaging for the NPD pipeline, developing 10-12 projects.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Strong communication skills

Creative thinking

Strategic thinking

Education

Graduate or equivalent in a technical field

Job description

Our client is a leading company in its sector with a global presence. A recent change in ownership has triggered a rebrand, and we need a Packaging Lead to drive this initiative.

Primary Purpose of the role

• Manage graphical and physical redesign projects across the packaging portfolio.
• Provide end‑to‑end packaging solutions to Marketing and R&D teams, from approved creative concepts to full commercialization of designs.
• Manage packaging design for the 1100 SKUs undergoing company redesign.
• Oversee artwork amendment, repro design, and studio work.
• Handle ownership, licences, and development of a new brand identity.
• Set up a master artwork management system.
• Deliver packaging for the NPD pipeline, developing 10‑12 projects over an 18‑month cycle plan.
• Lead packaging development for the first launch of a design, collaborating with local teams, agencies, and suppliers.

Key Accountabilities

• Partner with designated agencies to develop creative concepts and create all components of commercial packaging design, selecting materials, print finishes and structural layouts.
• Develop, define and establish successful conversion of packaging designs on a global scale within varying technical constraints across the global supply base.
• Provide technical solutions for consistent deployment of designs in all regions and efficient transfer of technological know‑how between converters and deployment teams.
• Collaborate with Quality and Brand groups to define quality criteria for new packaging designs aligned with marketing expectations.
• Support procurement in supplier selection, qualification and capability building.
• Identify industry trends and new enablers in materials, construction and production processes.

Experience and Qualifications

• Sound technical knowledge with a design background.
• Appreciation of regulatory requirements around packaging.
• In‑depth knowledge of print, material conversion, industry trends and standard methodologies.
• Strong communication skills, comfortable in both technical and marketing environments.
• Understanding of marketing principles and strategies for international brands.
• Ability to chair a diverse group of internal partners and lead discussions with external suppliers.
• Graduate or equivalent, preferably in a technical field.
• Excellent oral, written, influencing, and collaborative partnership skills.
• Effective listening, flexibility, strong work ethic, strategic thinking, and ability to handle a heavy workload.
• Sound business judgment, attention to detail, learning agility, high energy.
• Creative thinking combined with strategic and analytical skills.