Structural Packaging Designer

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At Notpla, we’re at the forefront of sustainable innovation, creating natural alternatives to single‑use plastic packaging designed to build a healthier planet. Founded on the belief that nature knows best, we’re an innovative, action‑oriented scale‑up developing and manufacturing uncompromisingly natural packaging solutions from seaweed and plants.

Bespoke Product Design

• Execute design requests from inbound client briefs including preparing samples.
• Create high‑quality digital mock‑ups for client presentations and internal approvals.
• Work on client briefs and ensure brand consistency across all SKUs with support from the Marketing Team.
• Support packaging productivity and material optimisation activities.

Technical Artworking & Data Management

• Prepare artwork files, ensuring all dielines, bleeds, and technical specs are accurate and conform to the Notpla Product Guidelines.
• Manage and track SKU codes and version control, working with the Senior Product Designer to ensure all master data is up to date and correct.
• Ensure bespoke products are flowing through the correct process with Customer Success and Supply Chain.

Physical Prototyping & Logistics

• Sample making: drawing up and producing physical mock‑ups and prototypes using Notpla coated material, including new bespoke SKUs and bespoke artwork on the existing range.
• Shipments:
  Manage the packing and dispatch of samples to clients, ensuring timely arrival with exceptional customer service.
• Maintain the sample library and stock of prototyping materials.

Client & Project Coordination

• Attend client calls with the sales team where relevant.
• Communicate timelines and project updates clearly to internal stakeholders.
• Process improvement, operational excellence, and delivery accountability.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Illustrator and Photoshop).
• High manual dexterity—you are comfortable using a scalpel/craft knife to create neat, professional physical samples.
• Attention to detail—able to create products from samples and feedback from customers.
• Organised—able to juggle multiple client requests without losing track of shipping or delivery deadlines.
• Proactive—unafraid to ask questions to clarify a brief before starting work.

Notpla Limited takes inclusion and diversity seriously. It is important for us that we live by our values, and our policies outline how we work better together. Notpla is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.