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Role: Design Specialist
Location: DS Smith, Fordham Rd, Fordham, Newmarket, CB8 7TX, United Kingdom
Pay: £19.70 per hour (no overtime)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, unpaid breaks)
Contract Duration: Until 31st March 2025 with a possibility of extension
Interview Process: Face-to-face interviews
Start Date: ASAP
Responsibilities:
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Use CAD design tools to create accurate prototypes.
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Collaborate with internal design teams (Design for Implementation, Design for Creative, and Innovation Specialists) to bring creative concepts to life.
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Maintain and update centralised sample hubs and design spreadsheets.
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Ensure deadlines are met while maintaining high standards and attention to detail.
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Use IT tools such as Excel and other design platforms effectively.
Essential Criteria:
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Experience with design tools, preferably CAD (training provided for candidates with no prior CAD experience).
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Attention to detail
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Recognised Packaging Industry Qualification or equivalent experience (desirable).
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Understanding of corrugated materials, perforations, and prototype creation processes.
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Strong attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
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Familiarity with platform-sharing tools and applications.
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Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous but not essential.
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A proactive team player with energy, enthusiasm, and a passion for design.
Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
