Packaging Design Lead - 12 month MAT Cover
Our client is a well-known consumer beauty brand operating in a fast-paced, trend-led environment. Their London studio works closely with product, brand, and commercial teams to bring innovative products to life.
We’re looking for a Lead Packaging Designer to join on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is a senior, hands-on role leading packaging design across multiple brands and working closely with the Product team to bring high-volume NPD to life.
You’ll shape packaging from concept to final artwork, ensure brand consistency, and lead a small packaging design team in a fast-moving, ever-changing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead packaging design concepts across multiple products
- Partner closely with the Product team on NPD
- Own packaging guidelines and brand consistency
- Manage full packaging timelines from concept to print
- Lead and develop a small packaging design team
- Create mock-ups/renders and liaise with suppliers and printers
- Bring strong knowledge of print finishes, components, and sustainability
Experience Needed
- Senior/Lead Packaging Designer experience (beauty or FMCG preferred)
- Strong packaging print and production knowledge
- Confident team leader, comfortable working at speed
- Highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & InDesign
- Organised, adaptable, and commercially minded
Details
- 12-month FTC (mat cover)
- London-based, 3–4 days in office each week
Please send your CV and portfolio, including salary expectations.
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