Responsibilities
- Demonstrate proficiency in packaging design or possess the necessary technical expertise to conceptualise and execute packaging designs
- Collaborate with the product developer to determine the appropriate packaging type(s) and technical specifications for the packaging of each product
- Compile specifications for required packaging for suppliers
- Liaise with packaging suppliers to obtain or create packaging die-lines as required
- Write comprehensive photography briefs for the graphics department
- Compile and prepare the necessary information for the graphic designer
- Create a packaging brief for relevant stakeholders
- Ensure that the final packaging design by the Packaging Graphic Designer is reviewed and approved in line with the approvals process, and relevant HODs.
- Coordinate the submission of the packaging design to the manufacturers
- Obtain samples of the packaging
- Ensure that the packaging sample is approved and proceeds to production
- Obtain final packaging dimensions and accurately complete the Product Spec sheets.
- Obtain or specify outer carton details in coordination with shipping/buying departments
- Create Bill of Materials codes for the packaging.
- Advise the Supply Depot on the proper packing of products for end delivery to customers or stockists
- Perform the above-mentioned tasks for both new products and existing products undergoing revamping or re-ordering with updated or improved packaging requirements.
- Educational background in industrial design, packaging technology, or equivalent
- 3 to 5 years of packaging experience, including designing die-lines and print media involvement
- Experience in a homeware environment and a passion for packaging design
- Advanced design sense with an eye for aesthetics
- Full time
- In-office
- Permanent job
- Work in an environment where excellence in design is a given
