Mid-weight Packaging Designer

Mid-weight Packaging Designer

About the job

The Studio is Matrix’s bold new step into building a world-class internal creative and strategic agency. Our mission is to be the centre of brand and creative excellence -driving breakthrough storytelling and integrated brand execution that fuels growth across all of Matrix Group.

The Role We’re looking for a super talented Packaging Designer specialising in beauty and wellness who can bring energy, originality and craft to the Matrix Group’s brand portfolio - working with global retail brands from SpaceNK, Primark to Boots and Dunelm you’ll bring fresh ideas and solid design execution to everything from packaging design, presentation design and artwork for print production.

This is a brilliant role for a designer who’s ready to step up - someone who can work independently when needed but thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

• Creative Packaging design for beauty, wellness, colour cosmetics, fragrance, home fragrance, laundry and gifting.
• Develop strong visuals that balance creativity with commercial intent.
• Deep understanding of latest trends in beauty space
• Fluent in creating polished AI visuals and brand worlds
• Strong typographic skills
• Handle numerous briefs and requests in a timely manner, all with varying degrees of priority and deadline constraints.
• Experience in setting up production ready artwork for print and knowledge of print techniques, mindful of budget restrictions and print lead times
• Reporting into the design lead and working closely with artworkers, designers & the creative director
• Working collaboratively with account & product managers on all projects
• Experience briefing freelance support and supporting other designers
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions, moodboards and research
• Help maintain consistency and quality across all brand outputs.
• Take ownership of your work and be proactive in pushing it forward.
• Ensure files are prepared accurately and delivered on time, every time.

What You’ll Bring

• 3-5 years of experience in a design role, ideally within a brand-led, consumer-facing environment.
• A portfolio that shows smart, well-crafted design across digital and print.
• Solid Adobe Creative Suite skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign as a minimum).
• Confidence working within structured brand worlds -and a desire to push the work further.
• A positive, curious mindset and a collaborative approach.
• Energy, initiative and great attention to detail.

Why Join Us

At Matrix, we love amazing people - and we love to reward our teams for their hard work. Our office always has something going on, from puppy yoga and bingo nights to bake-offs and wellness sessions. Here’s a snapshot of what you can expect:Unlimited Holiday

• Flexible Working
• Private Medical Insurance
• Team Events & Socials
• Wellbeing Programme
• Free Breakfasts
• Volunteering Day
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Amazing Product Discounts

If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you. We’re looking for amazing people, not superheroes.

Join us and lets Create Amazing together!

*Location: Based in London at our Tottenham Court Road HQ. Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days per week in-office.

At Matrix, we believe our differences make us stronger. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or background.