<div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>The Ideal Candidate</b></h2></div><div><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 5 years' professional experience in packaging design, preferably within consumer products, retail, toys or related industries.</li><li>Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, Product Design, Visual Communications, or a related discipline.</li><li>Strong portfolio demonstrating creative packaging design projects from concept through production.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in:<ul><li>Adobe Illustrator</li><li>Adobe Photoshop</li><li>Adobe InDesign</li><li>Adobe Acrobat</li></ul></li><li>Experience preparing artwork and specifications for commercial print production.</li><li>Strong understanding of packaging materials, printing processes, finishes, and manufacturing constraints.</li><li>Experience working with international suppliers and production partners.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and project management skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Experience within the toy, children's products, entertainment, or retail sectors.</li><li>Knowledge of structural packaging design software such as ESKO Studio Tool Kit or similar.</li><li>Experience working with licensed brands and character properties.</li><li>Understanding of sustainability principles and environmentally responsible packaging solutions.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Competencies</strong></p><ul><li>Creativity and innovation</li><li>Commercial awareness</li><li>Consumer-focused design thinking</li><li>Strong visual communication</li><li>Problem-solving skills</li><li>Collaboration with wider design team</li><li>Attention to detail</li><li>Project planning and organization</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment</li></ul></div>