Packaging Designer

Our client is a market leader in the design and supply of Hosiery, Underwear & Loungewear to global retailers and brands. They have a passion for great product design and a reputation for taking trends, along with the latest technologies and developing product portfolios to match a brand or retailer’s core customer base. They now have an opportunity for an experienced Designer to produce visually compelling packaging, gift boxes and branding assets for their retail customers. 

Packaging Designer - The Role: 

•    Design packaging for socks, hosiery, and loungewear, including gift boxes, hang tags, inserts and labels
•    Create artwork aligned to brand guidelines while adapting designs across product categories and seasonal collections
•    Produce print-ready files, ensuring accurate dimensions, dielines, colour profiles, barcodes, finishes, and compliance details
•    Collaborate with production, merchandising, and sourcing teams to ensure designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, and fit for retail
•    Manage ongoing packaging updates including size changes, regulatory requirements, translations, and artwork revisions
•    Maintain consistent visual branding across all packaging and related touchpoints
•    Design in-store displays, POS materials, FSDUs, and retail presentation assets
•    Create supporting marketing assets for digital and print, including lookbooks, line sheets, social media graphics, and website visuals
•    Support seasonal launches, promotions, and special collections with cohesive creative assets
•    Work closely with design, product development, merchandising, and sales teams
•    Coordinate with overseas printers and suppliers to ensure accurate execution of designs
•    Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
•    Organise, archive, and maintain design files for efficient access and future use

Packaging Designer - The Candidate: 

•    5+ years’ experience in packaging design (apparel or consumer goods preferred)
•    Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
•    A strong portfolio demonstrating packaging-led design work
•    Solid understanding of dielines, print production, colour management, and retail packaging standards
•    Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
•    Comfortable working to deadlines and adapting to changing priorities
•    Experience within fashion, hosiery, or loungewear brands
•    Experience using AI tools to support design or improve workflows
•    Knowledge of sustainable packaging materials and processes
•    Photography and image editing experience

Packaging Designer - The Package:

•    The opportunity to work with a growing fashion and lifestyle business
•    A collaborative, creative, and commercially focused team environment
•    Exposure to end-to-end product and packaging design, from concept to retail
•    Competitive salary

Due to the anticipated interest in this role only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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