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.

• 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

• 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 with in 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

• 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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