Packaging Technologist - Luxury Packaging (Ref: PK8581)

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PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIST - LUXURY PACKAGING

COMMUTABLE FROM CAMBRIDGESHIRE / HERTFORDSHIRE / BEDFORDSHIRE

SALARY GUIDE £28-35K (Depending on Experience)

Our client is a global packaging development company who offer innovative, premium packaging solutions to luxury brands predominantly in the health & beauty, spirits, homeware, candles, watches and fine fragrance markets.
They are currently looking for a Packaging Technologist to join their CAD/Creative Team. You will playing a critical role in the development and success of providing design solutions for both their existing and potential customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver cost saving and value-added solutions, in line with customer briefs, that are optimised for efficient manufacture and to the required performance standard
• Operate the CAD cutting table, digital printer and finishing equipment to produce customer samples to the required quality standard
• Produce design documents to the required quality standard including specifications, artwork layouts and 3D visuals
• Attend customer meetings and present design solutions as required either at the office or at the client's office if required
• Carryout ongoing maintenance programmes and updating of facility equipment & services
• Capably listening to the customer's needs and be able to communicate in a professional and coherent manner
• Taking design briefs and using the latest CAD equipment you will be creating industry leading samples for customers
• Working to provide tailored solutions to all our customers, whilst ensuring you take a caring approach to their business requirements and challenges
• Accessing consumer tastes, market trends and product details to conceptualize package designs
• Working closely with our customers you will ensure goals are met, whilst considering branding, performance, and cost implications

Requirements:

• CAD Experience
• Track record of cost saving projects
• Demonstrate cost-effective packaging projects that meets customer needs
• Adobe CC Experience (Illustrator / Photoshop)
• Microsoft Office Experience
• Structural Design Skills
• In-depth knowledge across a broad range of packaging types
• Graphic Design Skills
• Demonstrate a good knowledge of all packaging materials & their uses
• An understanding of packaging manufacturing processes and techniques