Packaging Developer (FTC) (Food)

The Company This established and respected food manufacturer paves the way in the chilled convenience food sector with their distinctive market presence. They are looking for an enthusiastic Packaging Developer with a flair for design who can bring creativity and technical prowess to their passionate team. This is a hybrid role, with 3 days based on site, and frequent travel to sister sites and customers. Therefore a willingness to travel, a full UK driving licence, and access to a personal vehicle is required. Please note this is a 12 month fixed term contract. The Role Reporting to the Packaging Manager, you will work closely with cross-functional teams and UK retail customers to create innovative new packaging concepts for both existing and new product ranges. You will: Design engaging new concepts which complement food packaging innovation and ensure customer satisfaction Translate creative designs into robust, tangible commercial solutions that are fit for purpose, stand out on shelf, and communicate the values of the range identity Present packaging concepts at feasibility meetings, ensuring suitability for manufacturing environments and production processes Stay on top of current and emerging packaging and sustainability trends, incorporating this knowledge into future designs and solutions Present creative concept proposals and mock-ups to customers, articulating your ideas and technical considerations Support and review factory trials, refining specifications to ensure packaging is commercially viable, operationally sound, and fit for purpose Approve pack copy and artwork from a compliance perspective, ensuring it meets quality, environmental, and food safety standards. The Person We are seeking an experienced candidate with a passion for design and the technical knowledge to bring creative packaging solutions to life. You will ideally have gained food or FMCG industry experience in a hands on and creative packaging role. We are looking for someone with sound technical knowledge of varying materials, i.e. paper, flexible plastics and films. Someone who has been involved in design and creation from concept to launch projects of new packaging designs, incorporating sustainable initiatives. Skilled in Adobe suite programs including Illustrator, with the ability to produce professional, presentation-ready mock-ups. You will be confident in communicating effectively with both internal and external stakeholders, with a pro-active and solutions-driven mindset and exemplary organisation skills to drive projects forward. If you're an ambitious Packaging Developer with the ability and technical confidence to excel in this innovations-led role, then please apply or contact us on 0345 2600 737. Ref: L6906 Due to the large number of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to thoroughly review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application within 5 working days, however if you have not heard from us within this timeframe, we are sorry to say your application for the role has not been successful. To support you in showcasing your best self, we make sure that any necessary accommodations, whether physical or non-physical, are provided to assist you throughout the job application and interview process. Also, please note that we are only able to accept and respond to applications from candidates with eligibility to work in the UK and those who hold valid work visas.

Location: Northamptonshire, UK, GB

Posted Date: 11/17/2025