At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative packaging design projects and optimise solutions for top ecommerce brands.
- Company: Join a leading ecommerce packaging manufacturer in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.
- Benefits: Enjoy 26 days annual leave, private healthcare, and free coffee!
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the packaging industry while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Senior-level experience in corrugated packaging design and advanced CAD skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm with 30-minute lunch break)
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience and proven track record within the ecommerce packaging sector)
Benefits:
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private Healthcare (Vitality)
- Company mobile phone and laptop
- Free unlimited freshly ground coffee
- Permanent contract with standard 6-month probation period
- Opportunity to work with one of Europe's leading ecommerce packaging manufacturers
Key Responsibilities:
- Design & Technical Leadership: Develop and maintain parametric CAD standards for key packaging products. Lead all constructional design approvals and new product development activities. Ensure packaging solutions are technically robust, fit for purpose and optimised for manufacture. Provide technical quality control support alongside the CEO. Recommend suitable materials and design enhancements to minimise transit damage. Optimise deckle usage and special makings for maximum efficiency. Conduct and interpret packaging performance testing, including ISTA 3A drop testing and ECT/BCT assessments.
- Project Management: Manage 10-20 live development projects simultaneously. Guide customers through a structured six-stage design approval process. Produce CAD drawings and coordinate sample production. Oversee client approval stages for samples, keylines and artwork. Ensure efficient manufacturing layouts that maximise profitability within machinery capabilities. Maintain accurate project records within the company's CRM and MIS systems.
- Team & Department Leadership: Supervise and support the Commercial-Technical Specialist. Identify and improve inefficiencies within CAD workflows and approval processes. Promote CAD excellence and ensure the design department delivers outstanding customer experiences. Encourage professional development through industry exhibitions, training and knowledge sharing. Drive ongoing product innovation and process improvements.
Skills & Experience Required/Essential:
- Significant senior-level experience in corrugated packaging design.
- Experience within ecommerce packaging and internet retail sectors.
- Advanced CAD expertise, ideally using IMPACT software.
- Strong knowledge of corrugated materials, packaging performance and transit protection.
- Experience developing packaging solutions from concept through to production.
- Excellent commercial awareness and business acumen.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and proactively.
Desirable:
- Experience working with major online retailers.
- Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop experience.
- Knowledge of CAD parametrics.
- Experience with SPOCS MIS systems.
- Clean UK driving licence.
Senior Packaging Designer (Permanent) in Cambridge employer: City Resource Ltd
Join a dynamic team at one of Europe's leading ecommerce packaging manufacturers, where innovation meets excellence in design. Enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises professional growth, offering 26 days of annual leave, private healthcare, and opportunities for continuous learning through industry exhibitions. Located in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, this role provides a unique chance to lead impactful projects while enjoying the perks of a collaborative environment with free coffee and modern resources.
