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Role Purpose
Due to an internal promotion, Aesop are seeking a dynamic and driven Packaging Developer – Fragrance with proven experience to join us for 12 months operating with a hybrid working pattern, based at our global head office in Collingwood.
Reporting to the Packaging Development Manager, you will be responsible for designing and developing distinctive packaging solutions within the Fragrance Category. This role is essential for delivering the technical and creative aspects required to meet Aesop's product and growth ambitions.
Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will leverage their specialised knowledge to create effective and visually appealing packaging that aligns with Aesop’s commitment to sustainability. As an integral part of the Packaging team, this role involves not only continuous collaboration with key suppliers globally but also ensuring the swift execution of packaging development projects.
Utilising advanced packaging technologies and materials, this role will support Aesop’s commercial and sustainability objectives. This position is crucial for ensuring that all fragrance packaging projects are completed with creativity, precision and in a timely manner, directly contributing to Aesop’s sustained success in the market. Strong communication, attention to detail and excellence in execution are key to this roles’ success.
Key responsibilities (not limited to)
- Lead the design and development of fragrance packaging in line with Aesop’s aesthetics working collaboratively with the wider cross-functional team (Product Category, Development, Supply Chain, Creative and Regulatory) to ensure the timely development of product packaging.
- Develop projects with a strong sustainability focus, ensuring clear communication of environmental credentials as a central aspect to packaging selection.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings with Category Managers and form strong relationships with Creative to gain insight into their packaging preferences and ensure that packaging aligns with overall product and branding strategies.
- Work cross-functionally with production, R&D, Compliance, QC, and Product teams to establish and execute plans for research, manufacturing, design, validation and transport testing with strong emphasis on packaging optimisation for the manufacturing process.
- Select appropriate packaging materials and conduct testing to ensure they comply with quality and all relevant regulations related to safety, environmental impact, and labelling.
- Manage delivery of all allocated/assigned fragrance packaging development projects including clear communication of requirements for cross-functional teams (R&D, Product, Supply Chain).
- Be a trusted conduit for Packaging issues elevated/raised and provide regular overview/summary of the status of project milestones across all developments to Packaging Development Manager.
- Stay informed about the most recent developments in Fragrance, leveraging advancements in materials technologies and packaging innovations to drive the implementation of refill solutions.
- Support manufacturing partners to resolve issues during design transfer and transition to mass production. Identify opportunities for process improvement if any.
- Lead or participate in troubleshooting, root cause analysis and finding solutions to complex packaging problems.
What we are looking for
- Global / Multinational experience in consumer goods – e.g., Luxury Goods, Fragrance, FMCG
- Extensive experience in the design, development and manufacture of packaging componentry, including glass, aluminum, plastic, textiles and cardboard
- Extensive knowledge of sustainability and the levers available to positively shift packaging impact across manufacture, transportation, use and recovery.
- Advanced technical understanding of packaging in terms of materials, testing, user performance requirements, manufacturing, and quality assurance processes.
- Advanced design skills across the packaging development process (ideation, concept development, prototyping, testing / refinement, and delivery)
- Demonstrated supplier management skills with the ability to foster successful working relationships
- Demonstrated knowledge of sustainability and impact factors for packaging
- Degree qualifications in Industrial Design, Product Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar
- Experience in packaging design, especially with glass is highly regarded.
- Exposure to CAD and visualisation tools, ideally SolidWorks, CATIA and Keyshot
What’s on Offer:
At Aesop, we believe that the best people drive our business to continued success and so we take a holistic approach to employment, promoting employee wellbeing initiatives and encouraging deep connections with the local community through the Aesop Foundation, volunteering, matched giving programs. In addition, we offer:
- Flexible working arrangements (we value work-life balance)
- Flexible Fridays (summer hours)
- Generous product discount of up to 50% & complimentary product allocation
- Team lunches, sponsored social clubs, team events, and celebrations
- Parental leave and vaccination leave
- Individual training budget - strong focus on Learning and Development – access to the entire LinkedIn training library suite, and funded training programs
- Home office set-up reimbursements
- Short term incentive bonus programs to reward performance for applicable roles
- Access to Employee Assistance Program along with other wellbeing offerings including a complimentary Headspace subscription
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Aesop is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a creative and inclusive workplace where talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting inclusion for all with the belief that diversity, inclusion and belonging plays an important role in the success of our organisation. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.
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