Packaging Designer

  • Baltic Recruitment Services Ltd
  • Darlington, County Durham
  • Jan 26, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be working in partnership with an established manufacturing business specialising in the design and production of food-grade packaging, to recruit an experienced Packaging Designer.

Key Duties:

  • Produce designs, drawings, samples, and pallet layouts in compliance with customer and plant specifications.
  • Collaborate with production to ensure designs align with machine suitability and feasibility.
  • Create drawings for costing based on customer information and innovative product ideas.
  • Support Customer Services and External Sales teams, as well as customers, with design-related matters.
  • Manage sample board requirements and stocking.
  • Maintain accurate records in KIWI (Knowledge Integrated Workflow Interface) for drawings and specifications.
  • Contribute to the improvement of systems and procedures within the design department.
  • Provide proactive assistance to the external sales team in achieving account plan objectives and customer action plans.
  • Respond promptly to daily client requests, delivering concise and accurate status updates.
  • Coordinate the introduction of new products, from artwork/specification stages to delivery, in collaboration with internal departments.
  • Collaborate with External Sales team for efficient account management, including customer meetings and reviews.
  • Provide data analysis and reports to customers, External Sales teams, and management on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
  • Maintain compliance with Company's Health & Safety, Hygiene, and Environmental standards and procedures.

Key Requirements:

  • Interest in packaging and design, with a strong attention to detail.
  • Effective communication skills for presenting arguments and achieving optimal outcomes.
  • Proficiency in ArtiosCAD, Cape Pack, and the full Adobe Suite.
  • Computer literacy.

The Package:

  • 30,000 - 32,000 per annum depending on experience. (Open to a junior/graduate level too)
  • Day shift, office hours based position Monday-Friday.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • 25 days holiday + bank.
  • Private medical.
  • Sick pay.
  • Death in service x4.