Product Packaging Designer

We are currently recruiting for a Product Packaging Designer to bring products to life through innovative and commercially effective packaging design that reflects the Harrod’s brand and excites our customers. Please attach your portfolio for consideration. About the Role As a Product Packaging Designer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, creative packaging solutions across our own label product range. Working closely with buying, marketing, and supplier teams, you’ll ensure packaging not only looks great but is functional, compliant, and aligned with brand strategy. From concept through to production, you’ll play a key role in shaping how our products are presented, ensuring consistency and excellence at every stage. Key responsbilites: Create and develop packaging concepts in line with brand guidelines and product requirements Manage packaging design projects from initial brief through to final production and launch Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure designs are feasible and cost-effective Ensure all packaging meets regulatory, technical, and sustainability standards Continuously review and improve packaging based on customer insight, trends, and business needs Depending on your role, you may be fully on-site or have a mix of on-site and home working – this is what we refer to as ‘Hybrid’. Our hybrid working policy allows colleagues to work from home for part of the week, with a minimum of three days on-site, depending on business needs. Please see our Hybrid@Harrods policy on our Career Site for more information or speak to a member of our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions regarding the requirements for this role. About You You will be a creative and detail-oriented designer with a passion for translating ideas into impactful packaging solutions. You will be confident working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy and consistency. You will communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, bringing ideas to life while balancing creative vision with commercial practicality. You will also be proactive in staying ahead of design trends and sustainability practices, ensuring your work adds value and supports wider business goals. You will also have: Proven experience in packaging design, ideally within retail, FMCG, or own label environments Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign Solid understanding of packaging production processes, materials, and print specifications About Us Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences. Our Promise to You Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied Uniquely You Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply. At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional. If you want to know more about life at Harrods, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods. Additional Information: Time Type: Permanent Department: Own Label Buying (Bryony Cave-Penney)