Product Designer with International Travel - Bridgend, United Kingdom - Coppice Alupack

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Coppice Alupack, part of the EP Group, is an international supplier of aluminium packaging to the food manufacturing processing and baking industries.

We are currently recruiting a Product Designer.


To deliver market-leading, creative product & packaging solutions which deliver commercial value to the group through; Revenue through sales of new products, and/or; leverage of new business through 'door opening' new products, and/or; enhanced revenue of existing products through focused and creative sales support.


Responsibilities:


  • Delivering Internationalled customerrequested product and packaging design as the primary service of Coppice, providing directcustomer support (i.e calls, site visits, meetings etc) when required. This will involve overseas / international travel
  • Delivering proactive product and packaging design as the secondary service of Coppice, providing strategic product development across targeted sectors
  • Ensuring an awareness of leading technologies and trends, including; software intelligence, retailer and product trends, new material developments and packaging legislation
  • Delivering graphic design, photography, artwork and sales/marketing support where required, including market and competitor reviews
  • Manage assigned projects and ensure delivery on time, to brief
  • Be time and cost aware, ensuring an efficient management of own workload

Skills & Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years experience within a product design and development role
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Retail Sector
  • Trained in Product/Industrial/Engineering Design (Degree level preferable)
  • An ability to creatively problem solve across a range of sectors, and effectively communicate potential solutions accordingly
  • An understanding of manufacturing processes within the packaging sector (including flexible film, paper and board conversion techniques)
  • Strong product design background
  • Strong graphic design background
  • Knowledge of Computer Aided Design (CAD) software preferable
  • Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
  • Sound ability to manage own workload and time
  • Confident communication skills with colleagues and customers
  • A consciousness and aim to deliver work to the highest standards
  • Works well under pressure, with an ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
You will need to be able to travel to Blackmill, Bridgend, CF35 6EQ daily.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Benefits:


  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

  • Bridgend, CF35 6EQ (required)

Work Location:
In person

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