Junior Packaging Designer (Entry-Level) – Competitive Salary – Bedford, Bedfordshire

The Role

Are you a creative thinker with an eye for design? Keen to launch your career in packaging and product presentation?

If you're newly qualified or seeking your first design role, this opportunity at Carlton Packaging could be the perfect start. Join our growing creative team and begin your journey in the world of packaging design.

In this role, you’ll support the creation of engaging and practical packaging solutions. This entry-level role is ideal for someone eager to build hands-on experience and develop design skills in a professional setting.

You’ll be guided by experienced designers while contributing to real-world design projects from day one.

Think this sounds like your ideal next step? Apply today and start your creative career with Carlton Packaging.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development of packaging designs for a variety of products
• Work alongside senior designers and product development teams
• Gain experience using design software and tools, including CAD and 3D modelling
• Help refine ideas and turn concepts into production-ready designs
• Attend team sessions to share and explore new ideas
• Ensure design files are accurate and meet production requirements

The Company

Carlton was born to innovate. Working hand-in-hand with clients to improve efficiency and enhance consumer experiences. Flipping the packaging world on its head with bespoke systems and developing our own products, all masterminded in our cutting edge ‘Imagination hub’, which we know do the job better than anything else out there. All designed to be smarter for business, people and the planet. 

The Person

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Eager to learn and start a design career
• Detail-focused with an interest in packaging and product display
• Curious about design tools and creative processes
• Comfortable working in a team and open to feedback
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or CAD software is helpful but not essential

Contact information

Kayleigh Larrigan