Junior Print & Packaging Prototyping Specialist (m/f/d)

The Role:

Join our dynamic R&D team as a Junior Print & Packaging Prototyping Specialist, where you'll play a pivotal role in designing and developing innovative packaging solutions for Next Generation Products. In this engaging and creative role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring concepts to life through cutting-edge prototyping and process improvement. This is your chance to work in a global environment, shaping the future of packaging with a focus on innovation and consumer-centric design.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Develop and prototype packaging solutions using CAD tools and lab equipment such as 3D printers and laminators.
• Innovate and enhance processes for developing and testing packaging concepts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing and engineering, to align prototypes with branding and project goals.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to drive innovation in packaging design.
• Support the setup and maintenance of a new lab space, ensuring efficient daily operations and compliance with safety standards.
• Analyse market and competitor insights to apply trends to the packaging innovation pipeline.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Hands-on experience with prototyping techniques and equipment, such as 3D printers and plotters.
• Strong creativity and problem-solving skills with a focus on practical, customer-centric solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively within international teams and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Understanding of packaging development processes, including testing and iteration.
• Good communication skills in English, with the ability to convey ideas clearly to global teams.

WHAT WE OFFER

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary and many extras including a great pension scheme, and generous holiday entitlement. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

EVERYONE BELONGS

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at resourcing@uk.imptob.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

ABOUT IMPERIAL BRANDS

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all. Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.