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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 a Graduate Product Designer.

Overall Purpose:

• 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:

• Relevant Degree in Product Design or similar, or some experience in a similar role.
• Interest in packaging and design, with a strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for presenting arguments and achieving optimal outcomes.
• Exposure to ArtiosCAD, Cape Pack, and Adobe Suite or similar with a willingness to learn.
• Computer literacy.

The Package:

• Competitive salary for a graduate level role.
• Day shift, office hours based position Monday-Friday.
• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday + bank.
• Private medical.
• Sick pay.
• Death in service x4.

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