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We are now looking for a Packaging Development Manager to join our NPD team, leading the end‑to‑end development of our gifting and promotional packaging. This is a key role that brings creative concepts to life — transforming ideas into technically sound, manufacturable, scalable and commercially viable packaging that represents the ELEMIS brand at its best.
Job Responsibility:
Supplier & Vendor Management: Manage the full development lifecycle with factories, printers and packaging partners
Build strong supplier relationships and lead onboarding, cost benchmarking and negotiations
Advise on manufacturing feasibility, capacities and timing constraints
Work with multiple suppliers to secure competitive costings aligned to project budgets
Partner with Project Managers to ensure supplier readiness at every stage gate and maintain alignment on external timelines
Oversee all supplier‑facing specs, cutter guides, materials and production files to ensure accuracy and manufacturability
Technical Development & Engineering: Own cutter guides, structural engineering and technical specifications
Recommend substrates, board grades, finishes and print techniques
Support creative teams with technical input to ensure premium brand execution
Align structural and material choices with manufacturing capabilities
Production Planning & Timelines: Create and manage production timelines across multiple gifting projects
Feed accurate timelines, capacities and sample plans into the critical path
Proactively flag risks, delays and dependencies across teams
Align with Demand Planning to ensure production volumes support forecasts
Sampling Process Management: Manage all sampling stages (mock-ups, print proofs, pre‑production samples)
Coordinate requirements, costs and timing with suppliers
Review and approve technical samples, documenting decisions clearly
Track and escalate risks that may impact bulk readiness
Quality Control & Production Oversight: Approve cutter guides, print proofs and pre‑production samples
Conduct quality checks and attend press passes where required
Ensure finished goods meet brand standards, specs and sustainability commitments
Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Act as the key link between Design, Product Management, Operations, and Demand Planning
Confirm supplier readiness, material lead times, and capacity planning before CP approval
Provide technical risk assessments and updates at key checkpoints
Partner with Regulatory teams to integrate packaging compliance and copy approvals into the development lifecycle
Participate in bi‑weekly regulatory reviews and flag any risks to timelines
Sustainability: Ensure all decisions support ELEMIS sustainability goals across Climate, Biodiversity & People pillars
Requirements:
Extensive packaging development experience (beauty, luxury, retail, or FMCG gifting preferred)
Strong technical understanding of print processes, finishes and materials
Skilled in cutter guides, structural development, and production artwork
Ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast‑paced environment
Confident supplier manager with strong negotiation skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of production constraints
Technical packaging and print expertise
Commercial and cost awareness
High attention to detail
Strong organisational skills
Proactive problem‑solving
Collaborative, solution‑focused mindset
What we offer:
Generous staff discount on ELEMIS and L’OCCITANE Group brands
Excellent wellbeing support, including enhanced Maternity & Paternity, Life Assurance and Income Protection
Medicash scheme
Generous holiday allowance increasing with service
Company pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Length of Service awards