Job Ref: 213444398

Date: 2021-03-27 08:46:02

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Technical Designer Sector: Corrugate Carton Design & ManufacturingLocation: Milton Keynes, Innovation LabPackage: Basic salary up to £33,000 (dependent on experience) Bonus & Benefits Are you a results driven and motivated Technical Designer looking for the next challenge in your career? Do you want to join a market-leading plc, providing the best products and services in their industry?  The CompanyMacfarlane Group are a successful industry-leader, achieving year on year sales growth via organic business development and strategic acquisition. We offer a dynamic product portfolio of protective packaging solutions, working with industry-leading partners to offer our customers industry leading solutions.   The Technical Designer RoleDrawing on your expertise in corrugate carton manufacturing, you will provide innovative and tailored design solutions for both our existing and potential customers. You will work hand-in-hand with customers to ensure direct and  indirect cost savings are achieved, through continual improvements in productivity and efficiencies. This role provides a wonderful opportunity for someone seeking career advancement as we offer strong development and progression opportunities, both within the packaging business and the broader group business. Technical Designer Responsibilities 
You will be capable of listening to the customer’s needs and be able to communicate in a professional and coherent manner; both in conversation and presentational form
Taking briefs and using various design software you will be creating innovative cost saving solutions for customers
You will work to provide tailored solutions to all our customers, whilst demonstrating a caring approach to their business requirements and challenges
Access consumer tastes, market trends and product details in order to conceptualise package designs
Working closely with our customers you will ensure goals are met, whilst considering branding, safety, and cost implications
You will generate reports on an ongoing basis to support proposals made to our customers and log design activities
You will be able to demonstrate excellent time-keeping skills and be able to juggle a range of tasks/projects for numerous customers, to ensure tight deadlines are met
Prioritise your workload accordingly
Produce finished customer samples, 3D visuals, artwork proofs and  presentations

Do you have the correct profile?You will be enthusiastic and motivated – enjoying the buzz and challenge of a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills and be IT literate with strong time management and prioritisation skills. You will have a real team spirit and be able to build relationships with internal and external partners.Skills required 
CAD experience using either Kasemake, Artios or Impact
Print repro experience using Adobe CC
Team player
Results driven
Specific sector industry knowledge and experience
Strong communication skills both written and verbal at all levels
Customer Facing
Can work under own initiative
Good time management skills
Can-do attitude
Track record of cost saving projects
Full driving license
Good knowledge of Excel

The PackageIn return we offer a competitive basic salary along with a rewarding incentive scheme. We additionally offer a flexible benefits scheme incorporating the following: 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service plus all bank holidays), additional holiday purchasing scheme, contributory pension & employee discount scheme. Macfarlane Group is also dedicated to maximizing every employee’s potential, by providing career development plans and pathways in an environment that fosters personal growth and continuous improvement. How to apply/next stepsTo make an application please simply click ‘apply’ ensuring that your CV is up to date and relevant. Please note that all shortlisted candidates can expect to hear back from us within ten working days of making their application. If you do not therefore hear back within that timeframe, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion

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