Structural Packaging Designer – East Midlands – Highly Attractive / DOE

Job Title: Structural Packaging Designer

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Structural Packaging Designer to join a successful and innovative packaging and print organisation. Reporting to the Studio Manager you will be working within a Product Development team, playing a key role in designing, developing and enhancing creative packaging and promotional formats that deliver commercial value and meet customer requirements.

This position is ideal for a creative cardboard engineer with a strong technical background in packaging design, CAD software, and print production processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative packaging, promotional and direct mail formats.
• Create and enhance existing structural designs to maximise creativity, functionality and commercial value.
• Produce die-cut layouts, cutter guides and production print layouts for live projects.
• Create samples and prototypes for internal teams and customers.
• Support customers by providing technical advice and artwork guidance throughout the production process.
• Review and assess customer-supplied artwork, recommending amendments where required.
• Liaise closely with sales, commercial, production and product development teams to ensure designs are production‑ready.
• Conduct production feasibility and format health checks to support accurate project costing and manufacture.
• Develop concept ranges and presentation samples for customer proposals.
• Present format concepts and design solutions directly to customers when required.
• Maintain and contribute to an extensive format library and design database.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with company procedures, quality standards and health & safety requirements.

About You

• Previous experience in packaging design and cardboard engineering.
• Strong knowledge of packaging, promotional print and direct mail formats.
• Experience using CAD software, ideally Kasemake.
• Experience with plotter/CAM outputs.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Understanding of print production, reprographics and packaging manufacturing processes.
• Excellent creative, technical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work directly with customers and internal stakeholders.
• A proactive and innovative approach to design development.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of packaging and promotional projects.
• Collaborative and creative working environment.
• Exposure to innovative product development initiatives.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Chance to contribute directly to the growth and success of a market‑leading organisation.

If you have a passion for structural packaging design, cardboard engineering and developing creative solutions that bring products to life, we’d love to hear from you.

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