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 ndash; helping shape the brands of the future ndash; through to brand identity and packaging design. They create brand icons ndash; 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 GBP40k 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 ndash; 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