Packaging Technologist at Beauty Pie

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Packaging Development, Technical Support, Quality Assurance, Sustainability, Regulatory Compliance, Project Management, Communication, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Innovation, Research, Material Evaluation, Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills, Manufacturing Processes, Packaging Testing, Root Cause Analysis

Industry

Retail

Description

At Beauty Pie, we don’t believe that the very best beauty products should be full of the excessive hidden markups that other luxury brands charge. We collaborate with the world’s leading labs so you can get direct access to our exceptional collection of extraordinary skincare, makeup and more - minus the unfair extra costs. If you’d like to join us for the beauty revolution, here’s what you need to know. So, what will you be doing? Technical Support & Development Ownership of packaging for your assigned product categories. Partner with NPD and Studio teams from the early stages of product development to build quality and functionality into packaging design for your assigned product categories. Creation and maintenance of packaging specifications. Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure packaging meets Beauty Pie standards for quality, performance, and aesthetics. Own packaging testing, filling and line trials, gathering feedback and ensuring smooth scale-up to production, for your assigned product categories. Support the rollout and maintenance of packaging standards, testing protocols, and documentation. Troubleshoot packaging-related issues, conduct Root Cause Analysis, and support implementation of CAPA where needed. Maintain the packaging database to ensure all specifications and test data are up to date and accessible. Compliance & Sustainability Support the delivery of Beauty Pie’s packaging compliance roadmap and ensure ongoing alignment with relevant regulations. Maintain and input accurate data into packaging systems to track sustainability and compliance targets. Own the preparation and submission of packaging waste data. Help identify opportunities to improve recyclability, reduce environmental impact, and enhance circularity across packaging formats. Monitor regulatory and industry updates, flagging relevant changes to the team. Industry & Innovation Research and share insights on packaging trends, materials, and technologies relevant to Beauty Pie’s categories. Build positive working relationships with packaging suppliers and manufacturers to stay informed on new developments and innovations. Support the evaluation of new materials, formats, and manufacturing techniques to improve quality and sustainability. We believe it's all about mindset, great skills, the right attitude and a fantastic work ethic. If you’re aligned to our values, excited about the opportunity, and you’re really good at what you do (even if you don’t tick all the boxes) apply anyway! Experience in a packaging technologist or similar role, ideally within beauty, personal care, or FMCG. Technical understanding of packaging materials, manufacturing processes and potential failure modes. Strong knowledge of packaging testing, validation and design. Strong attention to detail, organised and confident managing multiple projects simultaneously. Great communication and collaboration skills – comfortable working cross-functionally with NPD, Quality, and suppliers. Demonstrated experience introducing innovative packaging concepts and driving them through to execution. Proactive problem-solver who takes ownership and shows initiative. Up to date with sustainability and regulatory trends within the packaging industry. Preferably Institute of Packaging qualified/ equivalent. Some domestic and international travel will be required. What makes someone ‘Beauty Pie’? Our culture is our DNA. It defines who we are, how we operate and how we hire. And it all springs from our values, which are very important to us: Bring your ‘A’ game: We bring a growth mindset as we disrupt the beauty industry. Showing up at our best, and never settling for average. Be intelligently rebellious: We challenge industry and business norms with purpose, not ego. Bold thinking, creative problem-solving and smart risk-taking are how we transform beauty. Bias for action: Speed matters. We act with urgency, make smart choices and learn through doing - because momentum drives progress Be customer obsessed: Our decisions begin and end with the customer in mind. We earn trust by delivering amazing quality and incredible value with an experience that consistently exceeds expectations. It’s all for one (& one for all): We’re better together. Trust, integrity and collaboration are how we build a culture where everyone grows, contributes and thrives—individually and collectively. We’re committed to diversity & inclusion As a business that’s based on fairness and self-worth, our commitment to inclusivity runs through the heart of everything we do. We believe that innovation and creativity come from having a diverse workforce, and are committed to building teams with unique identities, from different backgrounds and with individual perspectives. We’ve got a long way to go, but here’s how we’re doing as of June 2025: Employees who identify as female: 69% Employees from minority ethnic backgrounds: 25% Employees who identify as living with a disability: 2% Employees who identify as female in our Product Engineering teams: 24% Employees who identify as LGBTQIA+: 5% Our ways of working We thrive on a high-performance culture where action drives results. At Beauty Pie, we trust our teams to take ownership, move fast and get the job done. We operate on a hybrid model, with a minimum of three days in the office each week— with some roles requiring more which will be outlined in the job spec. This structure fosters collaboration, maintains momentum, and strengthens our team environment while allowing some flexibility based on job responsibilities and business needs. In-person connection is essential to how we work, and we expect teams to be present and engaged. We encourage open discussions during the interview process to align expectations for the role you are applying for. Your piece of the Beauty Pie: Life & Balance Free membership to Beauty Pie+ and 30% off our products 25 days holiday & your birthday off / 22 vacation days for the US team Flexible bank holidays Equal leave for all new parents regardless of gender or personal circumstances Health & Wellbeing Private Medical Insurance Menopause support £2,500 / $2,500 to spend on your fertility journey after 2 years of service 10 therapy sessions through AXA PPP Access to mental health support through Spill Apply now for a chance to be part of an inspirational, international and talented team. Beauty Pie is an equal opportunity employer. The company will not unlawfully discriminate on grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability or age, pregnancy or trade union membership. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the application and/or recruitment process. #LI-DL1

Responsibilities

The Packaging Technologist will own packaging for assigned product categories, collaborating with teams to ensure quality and functionality in design. They will also manage packaging testing, compliance, and sustainability initiatives.