This is an incredible opportunity to join one of the fastest growing, tend setting, viral SME brands in the market! They are young, fun and delicious! London based office with hybrid working
Job role - Packaging Developer
Job role:
* Deliver all aspects of packaging development i.e. material choice, structural design and print. Working with suppliers to design inspiring packaging and print solutions to project briefs and proactively feeding into the innovation pipeline (for both new and existing product development projects).
* Understand our packaging; know the technical properties and functionality of the packaging materials used, ensuring they are fit for purpose, and as sustainable as possible.
* Support feasibility assessments for the project portfolio, driving packaging process expertise. From trials, proactively flag opportunities in sustainability, cost optimisation and operations within packaging.
* Be the champion for responsible use, ensuring the priorities set out in the Packaging Strategy are met
* Lead and support collaborative supplier relationships to ensure the best innovations are brought to our business and utilised effectively in packaging development.
* Keep on the pulse of what's new, relevant, and emerging in packaging (including an awareness of regulations), using this insight to answer project briefs.
Required Experience:
* FMCG experience, in a packaging development role
* Experience of delivering packaging solutions in the food Industry
* BSc degree, preferably in either food science, technology, material science
* Proven project management skills
* Flair for innovation, creativity and sustainability
* Experience working within brand guidelines
* A can-do self-starter attitude
