At Medik8, we set ourselves apart from the competition, leading the skincare industry with innovation and technology at our core. We pride ourselves on producing some of the most advanced, science-led skincare on the market, with sustainability at the heart of everything we do.
As a Senior Packaging Technologist, you will have the opportunity to improve, and implement new packaging solutions for our range of high-performance skincare products. You will focus on creating sustainable packaging that reflects our commitment to the environment, while ensuring that our packaging remains functional, visually appealing, and aligned with our brand’s values.
Working closely with different teams such as Supply Chain & Manufacturing, Product
Development and Marketing, you will play a vital role in keeping Medik8 ahead of the curve by driving packaging innovations that meet the needs of a fast-paced, competitive industry.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in packaging design and development, ideally within the beauty, skincare, or FMCG sectors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a creative mindset and a passion for innovation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement and quality
  Please note: The successful candidate will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire.

ABOUT US

Founded in 2009 by UK scientists and brothers, Elliot and Daniel Isaacs, we are a British, B Corp certified dermatological skincare brand, globally renowned for our age-defying heroes that deliver results without compromise.
Our mission is to simplify the route to great skin through the highest quality, most efficacious and trusted products on the market. All this is underpinned by our pioneering CSA Philosophy of vitamin C plus sunscreen by day, and vitamin A (retinoids) by night which addresses 90% of anti-ageing skincare needs to deliver more youthful-looking skin.

WANT TO DO A LITTLE MORE RESEARCH BEFORE YOU APPLY?

Head over to our main careers page to find out more about the team and our values. You can also find out more about us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor & Instagram.
At Medik8, we believe that diversity within our workplace drives innovation. We celebrate multiple backgrounds, cultures, approaches and points of view, and believe that when people feel respected and included, they can truly flourish. We’re committed to advancing equal opportunities and we’re dedicated to building a workforce as diverse as our consumer base, creating a multifaceted, equitable and inclusive culture and allowing all colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.
Our DE&I ethos also flows through our recruitment process. Studies have found that minority groupings tend to apply for roles only when they meet 100% of the role requirements, in comparison to non-minority grouping tend to apply when they meet only 60% of the role requirements (Hewlett Packard ). The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, so if you think you meet 60+ of the role spec and are passionate, excited & feel like you have the potential to fulfil the rest - then we want to hear from you!

• Manage and coordinate assigned packaging projects to deliver the NPD and EPDproduct roadmap on time and in full.
• Be responsible for packaging activities within R&D, delivering project milestones, by following best practices through development, testing and execution.
• Develop and execute clear testing plans for your assigned projects to minimise any post launch issues.
• Communicate with key stakeholders options and risks.
• Assess packaging to ensure it is t-for-purpose by completing testing and trials.
• Ensure objectives & strategic framework is applied to packaging decisions.
• Regularly reviews existing packaging, seeking improvements and updates where necessary.
• Be the key point of contact for packaging enquiries, internally and externally onrelevant projects. Work closely with Supply Chain to source and tool new packoptions.
• Support continuous improvement in the R&D Packaging tools, processes and ways of working within the team and cross-functionally.
• Support and coach the R&D Packaging team as and when needed.