Product & Packaging Designer

Are you a creative Product and Packaging Designer who wants to see their ideas turn into real, commercial products for leading retailers in the UK and worldwide? We are excited to be a recruiting for a well-established, family-run business with a strong reputation in the home fragrance sector, and they are looking for a Designer who is passionate about packaging, trend-led product development and creating work that truly stands out on shelf. If you are someone who loves bringing concepts to life, has a sharp eye for detail and enjoys working across multiple briefs in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect next step. This is a hands-on role where your ideas will be seen, your creativity will be valued, and your ability to work commercially will make a real impact. Product and Packaging Designer Salary: £34,000 - £43,000 DOE and knowledge in the sector Location: Outskirts of Redhill (must be a driver) Benefits include: Onsite parking, Fuel card, Many retailer discounts to Gym/fitness wellbeing benefits (and more – lots more) via Zhoosh, Free financial advice, Cocktail Friday, 2 Social events a year with lots of team socials throughout the year. The Role You will be responsible for designing product and packaging concepts across a range of home fragrance products, producing artwork for retail, creating 3D visuals and models, and preparing presentations that help win new business. You will be working closely with internal teams to ensure designs are commercially strong, technically accurate and aligned to customer requirements. Key responsibilities: * Design concepts for new products. * Create 3D visuals for new and conceptual products. * Produce artwork for packaging and printed materials. * Design and create 3D printed material where required. * Conduct trend research and support new product development. * Prepare customer presentations and sales visuals. * Work on cutter guides, packaging layouts and print-ready artwork. * Ensure artwork is accurate, commercially effective and technically sound. About You This role needs someone who can work confidently in different styles, adapt quickly to changing briefs and manage their workload with precision. You will also be involved in trend research and new product development, so an interest in homewares and interior trends would be a real advantage. * 4 years + experience in product and packaging design. * Strong experience designing and art work packaging for retail. * Excellent 3D modelling and rendering skills. * Excellent attention to detail and time management. * A fast, diligent and enthusiastic approach. * Strong communication skills and a team-player mentality. * An interest in homewares, interiors and market trends. Technical skills required: * Confident using Adobe CC for Mac, including Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. * Experience with Dimension, Fusion 360 or similar software. * Creating cutter guides. * 3D Rendering. * MS Office. Why apply? This is your chance to join a successful, growing business where creativity and commercial thinking go hand in hand. You will be part of a close-knit team, working on exciting briefs for well-known retailers, and helping shape products that make an impact in a competitive market. Don’t miss out on this opportunity – apply TODAY! For your information: *Interested? Please send your CV in as a Word format only **Please only apply if you are already eligible to work in the UK (indefinitely & without sponsorship) ***Not for you but you know someone suitable? Take advantage of the YourRecruit paid referral fee. Due to the large numbers of responses we receive, despite our best efforts it is not possible to respond to every application. Therefore, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for this particular role and if you haven't heard from us within 7 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please feel free however to apply for further roles and we will certainly keep your details on file and contact you with suitable vacancies. YourRecruit Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender or disability and complies with all relevant UK legislation. To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the JobsAware website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search