Design for Creative
Ds Smith

Hinckley, Leicestershire
•2 weeks ago
•No application
About
About the role As Design for Creative Specialist, you will manage the creative support service for the cluster and act as a key member of the UK creative team. You will drive, develop, and deploy best practices to support our network and customers in delivering innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. Main Responsibilities will include: Lead creative design processes ensuring timely, accurate, and efficient delivery. Manage design specialists across cluster sites against agreed KPIs for lead times, accuracy, and efficiency. Support the sales process with innovative design tailored to customer needs across sectors such as Point of Sale, E-Commerce, and Industrial packaging. Develop quantified value creation solutions and support NPD activities. Provide visualisation solutions, creative graphics, and presentation materials for new business pitches. Facilitate collaborative workshops and innovation days to drive proactive solutions. Oversee prototype production, including layouts, printed mock-ups, and material management. Contribute to the development and deployment of the UK D&I vision and strategy as part of the cluster leadership team. About you Minimum requirements: Essential: Relevant design qualification or significant experience in the packaging industry. Strong technical understanding of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and supply chain requirements. Proficiency in CAD software (preferably ArtiosCAD) and related packaging tools (Cape, 1A, Optim). Ability to interpret and create 2D and 3D drawings. Excellent project management, communication, and presentation skills. Creative problem-solving ability and strong commercial awareness.



