Lead Packaging Designer (Graphics) in Nuneaton

Join our team and be part of a company that truly lives its values. With our expertise and commitment to innovation, we aim to build trust and make health and wellness accessible to all. By fostering inclusivity and care, we work collaboratively to improve the well-being of our colleagues, customers, and communities.

Ready to shape the look and feel of the UK's leading health & wellness brand? Join Holland & Barrett's Global Product team as our Lead Packaging Designer and be the creative force behind H&B's global product portfolio. You'll champion packaging innovation from design concepts through to production, ensuring every product reflects our brand values. As a hands-on leader, you'll mentor both in-house and freelance designers and collaborate closely with product development, marketing and external agencies. This is a unique chance to shape the next generation of Holland & Barrett packaging, drive consistency across global markets and introduce fresh design workflows - making a real impact on how health & wellness products are presented to millions of customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of innovative, market-ready packaging that aligns with H&B brand guidelines, customer insights and emerging trends.
• Develop concepts from initial sketches to production-ready artwork, coordinating with our internal artwork team and external artwork agency to ensure accuracy.
• Partner with product development teams to translate product features and positioning into compelling packaging solutions.
• Mentor and manage in-house and freelance designers, providing creative direction and performance feedback.
• Maintain and enforce visual standards through rigorous quality checks of proofs and final files.
• Manage multiple packaging projects concurrently, ensuring delivery on time and within agreed budgets.
• Present design proposals and trend insights to senior leadership and represent H&B at key industry events.
• Collaborate with the Head of Packaging to refine processes and drive strategic improvements across the design function.

Location: This is a hybrid role based in Nuneaton with requirements to be in the office at least twice a week.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design or a related field (or equivalent industry experience).
• Extensive experience in graphic design with a strong focus on packaging projects and brand work.
• Proven track record of leading design teams and delivering multi-format packaging solutions.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Deep understanding of packaging production processes, materials and print methods.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Our Benefits for this role include, but not limited to:

• H&B Employee Discount - 25%
• Bonus
• Pension company contribution
• 33 Days Holiday per year (Inclusive of bank holidays)
• Private Medical Care
• Exclusive benefits, free advice and savings from a range of retailers and providers
• Electric Car Scheme

We're passionate about helping every colleague thrive across all dimensions of wellbeing, and we're committed to having a diverse and inclusive workplace. In line with our EPIC values (Expertise, Pioneering, Inclusive, Caring), we embrace and actively celebrate all our colleagues' unique and varying experiences, backgrounds, identities and cultures.