Packaging Structure & Brand Designer (Midweight)

Location: Windsor, UK

Job Type: Fulltime, Permanent

Company Overview:

We’re a welcoming bunch, with a down-to-earth outlook that helps build lasting relationships with customers and colleagues alike.

As global specialists in passenger solutions, supply chain services, and sourcing for airlines and airline caterers, we operate globally as part of dnata, one of the world’s largest combined air services providers.

En Route’s expertise is one of the many reasons why we’ve enjoyed more than 20 years as a global food solutions partner, with offices in the UK, USA, Australia, and UAE. Are you ready to become part of our story?

The creative function is key in supporting our growth by developing product design, packaging, and branding concepts to sell into both existing and prospective clients. As a brand, En Route positions itself as an innovation-led company; in this respect, the creative team supports the NPD (New Product Development) team and the wider sales team in bringing new product ideas to life.

The Role:

• Creation & development of packaging through use of all available resources and materials.
• Creation of new and development of current brands to include art working across multiple pack formats.
• Strong understanding of the environmental impact of our industry and the opportunities within design and material choices to improve this.
• Taking initial briefs through the full design process from concept to delivery.
• Creation and application of designs to other marketing materials such as En Route stationery (e.g. business cards), brochures, and adverts.
• 3D Design and prototyping management with suppliers.
• Managing product development projects both individually and as part of the wider team leading junior designers whilst reporting progress to the Design Manager.
• Responsible for training, coaching & mentoring new and existing junior team members.
• Responsible for the management of the design studio including materials.
• To ensure a high standard of conduct and leadership by being a role model and setting the example for others to follow.
• To undertake any other duties, which may from time to time be assigned.

Support the Wider Sales Team by:

• Creating bespoke presentations for larger client presentations including digital, printed and all product development.
• Attend sales meetings and present new ideas or concepts.
• Take & edit product photos for presentations.
• Creating eye-catching displays for client presentations.

The Person:

• You will be confident dealing with clients and at ease with pitching concepts and discussing strategy while inspiring more junior members of the team.
• Your expertise will cover a multitude of design disciplines including branding, structural card packaging, 3D design, layout, and desktop publishing.
• You will already have significant packaging and brand design experience along with the supplier-facing product development skills to back them up.
• You will have a portfolio that showcases original innovative concepts and a proven track record in all areas of your current role.
• You will be energetic, driven, passionate, and personable. You will possess excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills as well as a deep understanding of typography, layout, and colour.
• Excellent photography skills are essential. You will also be fully conversant in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop and the usual Microsoft packages as a minimum. 3D design skills in Solidworks (with Keyshot and/or Rhino 3D with Vray) are also desirable.
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced, demanding environment with a requirement to generate ideas within tight deadlines is critical.
• Structural Packaging Experience is essential.