Packaging Designer

Wolviston Management Services are delighted to be supporting our client in the appointment of a talented Packaging Designer, joining a forward-thinking team developing high-quality thermoformed packaging solutions.
This is an excellent opportunity for a creative, technically strong designer who enjoys taking ownership of projects from concept through to production, while contributing hands-on support with CNC machining and prototype sampling when required.
 
About the Role
You'll play a key part in the full design and development process for rigid thermoformed packaging — turning customer concepts into production-ready tooling using leading CAD/CAM and visualisation software.
Working closely with engineering, tooling and production teams, you'll ensure designs are accurate, manufacturable and aligned with customer expectations.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Create and develop thermoformed packaging concepts in line with customer briefs and manufacturing capability.
• Produce detailed 3D models and technical drawings using SolidWorks.
• Generate toolpaths and CNC machining programmes using Powermill.
• Produce high-quality visual renders and presentation material using KeyShot and Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Support CNC setup and prototype sampling as required, including holiday cover.
• Maintain accurate documentation, version control and project records throughout each development cycle.

Skills & Experience
We're keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience in rigid packaging design, ideally thermoforming.
• Strong capability in SolidWorks for modelling and drafting.
• Working knowledge of Powermill for toolpath generation and CNC programming.
• Experience with KeyShot and Adobe Creative Cloud for visualisation and presentation.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes — thermoforming, CNC machining and toolmaking.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail and clear communication.
• A practical, hands-on approach and the confidence to work across design and prototype activities.

Desirable

• Experience in prototype development and machine setup.
• Knowledge of polymer materials and behaviour.
• A strong problem-solving mindset with an innovative approach.