Packaging Designer

Our Design team is looking for a Packaging Designer.  With a knowledge of branding, packaging and print collateral, you will be joining the team in supporting a variety of food packaging design, and various non-food packaging projects.

This team are responsible for all Harrods products you see, including all own-brand food packaging, Signature, restaurant updates, menus and product labels.  They manage the design of products for all key calendar events throughout the year and even create the beautiful beauty advent calendars. 

About the Role

As the Packaging Designer amongst our team, you will report into the Lead Project Manager.  You will manage your own projects from conception through to completion and present your design evolution and ideation of projects to the Lead Project Manager and Senior Packaging Designer. You will collaborate and communicate directly with cross-functional teams, and communicate needs and production requirements to our Artworker and Senior Packaging Designer.

You will –

• Participate in design reviews with the broader Harrods teams
• Be accountable for approving relevant colour & design components of packaging
• Keep up-to-date on current art, design and competition
• Participate in meetings with our stakeholders
• Keep the Senior Packaging Designer up to date with all projects

In return, you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 25 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan.

About You

You must have demonstrable experience using Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign – these will be tested at interview.

In addition, you will –

• Be keen to develop your communication skills by working with stakeholders around the business
• Enjoy working in a professional setting with targets and working to fast pace
• Have excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. 

Uniquely You

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

While our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you do not meet every desired criteria but feel you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role as well as a genuine interest in working for Harrods and you can demonstrate an alignment with our values, we would encourage you to apply.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods