Senior Packaging Designer

Design Manager / Senior Designer – Consumer Packaging

Industry : Printed folded cartons

Location : Milan (North West)

Office based with travel to customers

About the business

Our client is a well-established, family-rooted packaging provider with a heritage stretching back more than 80 years. The company specialises in fibre-based packaging solutions — from corrugated cardboard and rigid cartons to premium folding cartons and fully custom, brand-tailored packaging.

Serving both food and non-food sectors, their portfolio spans standard bulk shipping boxes, transport-ready corrugated cartons, as well as high-end “luxury look and feel” packaging used for products such as cosmetics, confectionery, or other premium goods.

Beyond packaging manufacturing, the business offers a full-service approach : from initial design and printing, through die-cutting, folding and gluing, to full automated packaging-line solutions when required.

Their emphasis on sustainability — recyclable materials, efficient use of cardboard, and environmentally-aware production — is integrated into their operations and value proposition. Positioned as a reliable and flexible partner, the company supports both small bespoke runs and larger industrial scale packaging demands, offering a wide range of customization in size, shape, printing, and finishing.

The opportunity

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a talented and experience senior packaging designer / packaging design manager with extensive experience of structural design of printed folded cartons.

This site produces a range of paper based packaging solutions such as counter displays, folding boxes and cards for a range of domestic and international customers.

This role reports into the Head of Production and Technical Department and will manage the project department made up of two people. This individual will play an important role in supporting the external sales team with new and existing customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creative development of packaging concepts the full suite of product groups (folding cartons, counter displays and cards)
• Translate brand strategy and consumer insight into compelling, shelf-ready designs
• Take ownership of projects from concept, design development, and artwork through to print approval
• Ensure designs are technically accurate and production-ready, collaborating closely with pre-press, print, and suppliers
• Mentor and support junior designers, providing creative direction and feedback
• Present concepts confidently to internal teams and external clients
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality standards
• Stay up to date with packaging trends, materials, sustainability, and print innovations

Key Requirements

Remuneration / Package

Permanent Italian contract

Salary package dependant on experience and will be discussed at first stage meeting with Chris Parnham.

Legally required insurances / social insurances / pensions / medical / Restaurant ticket (€8 per day)

Up to Quadro level if required.

For more information, contact :

Chris Parnham – Director – Packaging Recruitment 0044 (0)7393 819216 / chris.parnham@pkgpartners.co.uk