Middleweight Packaging Designer

Our client is a successful, (small and really friendly) independent brand and packaging design agency based in Berkshire.
The company has been trading for 14 years and has an enviable client portfolio comprising a mix of Corporate Master Brands (like OXO and Mr Kipling) and Iconic Challengers (like Just Bee (honey)
They are a FMCG Food & Beverage sector specialist.
Their scope of work encompasses brand and commercial strategy – helping shape the brands of the future – through to brand identity and packaging design.
They create brand icons – applying a do-it-once and do-it-well philosophy.
We are on the search for a talented Packaging Designer to join their team.
This person will enjoy working with a small bunch of friendly creatives and see the positives of this environment (able to see projects through from start to finish, be creative- be heard and seen!)
4 days a week in Maidenhead / with Friday remote.
A flat structure where designers get to truly own projects.
Character offices. Friendly, supportive, tight knit team.
Must have a strong sketch book and demonstrable experience primarily in UK Pack Design sector.
Ideally needs to be strong through all stages - concept to technical.
Salary circa £40k pending experience and skills.
Ideally, we are looking for a Designer who enjoys working on-site in the studio and happy to do this full-time Mon-Fri if possible (although we are open to discussions)
Please see below what we are looking for, in addition to a portfolio showcasing your Food/Drinks Packaging Designs (along with Hand sketches and ideas).
Responsibilities
* You will be developing projects from concept to final design stage.
* You will be eager to take responsibility for projects – collaborating with other team members and helping manage external suppliers Example, Photographers, Illustrators, Printers.
* You will be confident in presenting direct to clients both in-person and online and capable of clearly articulating the strategy behind your design work
Attitude
* You will be able to demonstrate how you work collaboratively and how you foster a positive work environment with your co-workers.
* You will be able to demonstrate your passion for design, sustainability and the environment.
* Above all, you will be inquisitive, highly motivated within your chosen career and excited about deploying your skills within our exiting team structure and for our clients.
Qualifications
* A strong, creative portfolio with demonstrable experience in Food & Beverage over a minimum of 1.5 years in a Packaging agency environment.
* Ideally a recognised degree level design qualification.
* You will be highly accomplished with Adobe Suite design packages.
* Ideally you will have a commercially solid grasp of setting files up for the given reproduction process of any given project.
The role will be offered with a competitive and attractive compensation and benefits package to match the successful candidates level of experience