Blue Box Design specialise in the design and manufacture of bespoke presentation boxes for high-end spirits, gourmet food, fine gifting and luxury textiles.
We are looking for a Packaging Technologist to join our innovative packaging design and manufacturing team. This role will involve you managing the structural packaging development design, ensuring our packaging solutions are not only functional and sustainable but also visually engaging and brand-accurate.
The ideal candidate would have a background or training in product / packaging design. Experience working directly with customers to develop, enhance and modify prototypes. They will need to be skilled, accurate, flexible, and proactive to take on the challenge of a dynamic working environment.
Core Responsibilities
Develop and test packaging solutions for using various materials and designs to meet with the customers requirements.
Collaborate with clients, production, and account managers to ensure feasibility and manufacturability of packaging designs.
Evaluate packaging performance, sustainability, and cost-efficiency.
Stay up to date with packaging regulations, material innovations, and sustainability trends.
Produce technical drawings/specifications for packaging prototypes.
Liaise with clients and internal stakeholders to interpret briefs and develop visually compelling packaging.
Create samples, visuals, and presentations to support sales and client proposals.
Person Specification
Knowledge of product / packaging design with an understanding of structural packing design
Proven experience of research & development
Quick learner who is self-motivated, enthusiastic, positive, and flexible with a hands-on approach to operate within a dynamic and high growth working environment
Excellent communication skills, confident and approachable
Motivated to strive for the best, to challenge and extend the boundaries of existing production capabilities
High standard of administration skills
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.