Packaging Designer

Application Deadline: 16 January 2026
Marketing
Employment Type: Full Time
Join Us in building a legacy brand #Here at Au Vodka, we're not just content with being the number one flavoured vodka brand in the UK, but we're spirit-ed in building & crafting a revolution. We're on a mission to redefine Vodka and inspire a new generation, disrupt, and build a truly global brand. In our fast-paced environment, creativity thrives, and challenges are seen as opportunities for growth. If you're someone who thrives on innovation, collaboration, and making a real impact, then you've come to the right place.
Early Finish Fridays: Wrap up your week early and jumpstart your weekend because work-life balance matters.
#Enjoy the perks of an in-house chef crafting delicious, fresh breakfasts and lunches daily. State-of-the-Art Office: Work in a modern, thoughtfully designed workspace with convenient onsite parking—because your environment should inspire your best work.
#All Win Together, Lose Together Bonus: Celebrate our shared successes with a companywide bonus. Your Birthday, Your Day: Take your birthday off to relax, recharge, or celebrate however you want—because you deserve it.
#Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave: When you join us, you're not just taking a job—you’re stepping into a community that celebrates success, fosters growth, and values every individual. NPD & Packaging Designer
Join Au Vodka’s incredibly innovative design team - the force behind the UK’s best-selling RTDs. We’re looking for a passionate, ambitious and detail driven NPD & Packaging Designer to help shape the future of our products, from bold new bottle concepts to standout packaging and next-generation flavour innovations.
As our NPD & Packaging Designer, you will play a key part in imagining, designing, and delivering world class products into the market. You’ll collaborate closely with our operations, legal, and brand teams to ensure every item, from bottles and RTDs to merchandise, gift packs, and premium packaging, to meet our high standards of quality, compliance, and style.
This role is ideal for a creative thinker with strong technical skills and a passion for innovation within premium consumer brands.
Design for market release, creating print-ready and production-ready artwork for Au Vodka bottles, RTDs, merchandise, packaging, boxes, and seasonal or promotional gift sets.
Collaborate with the Brand Team to ensure all outputs are consistent with brand identity, visual standards, and creative direction.
Maintain a keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy across artwork, materials, and final production.
Work across multiple projects simultaneously, from concept sketching to final delivery files.
Work closely with Legal and Operations to ensure all product designs and packaging meet regulatory requirements, technical accuracy, and production standards.
2 years design experience (in-house or agency) within product, packaging, FMCG, or related creative fields.
Strong proficiency across Adobe Creative Cloud especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Experience designing for print and production, with understanding of packaging constraints and requirements.
Preferred / Bonus
Experience with Substance 3D, Blender, Cinema4D, or other 3D design/visualisation software.
Knowledge of POS, merchandise development, or consumer product design.
Understanding of spirits, beverage, or FMCG packaging trends.
Creative, curious, and always pushing to explore new ideas.
Passionate about product design and innovation.
Comfortable owning projects end-to-end.
Motivated by fast-paced environments and premium brand execution.