Packaging Manager

Are you ready to rethink your routine? We're looking for a Packaging Manager to join our Product Innovation team. Reporting into our Head of Packaging Innovation, this role is essential in creating and developing innovative packaging solutions for our skincare and makeup products, ensuring that they meet the highest standards of functionality and premium aesthetics. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of packaging including materials, design principles, and the unique needs of the beauty industry.

Welcome to Trinny London!

Here at Trinny London, we're changing the face of makeup and demystifying skincare, and we're only just getting started. Founded in 2017 by Trinny Woodall, Trinny London is challenging people all over the world to rethink their routines.

We have achieved tremendous growth since 2017 and we're proud to be one of Europe's fastest-growing beauty brands. We're generating millions of sales by developing innovative products, acquiring hundreds of thousands of supporters and customers all over the world, and more importantly, building a talented and motivated team to support our fantastic growth.

Our Values

We live by three core values: we bring fearless passion, we act with smart intent and we all wear yellow.

We always go the extra mile, working together to push boundaries and celebrate our wins and learnings as a team. We listen to every idea, big or small, and make considered decisions. We support each other to achieve our goals and thrive on collaboration.

The Role

Your daily to-dos might look like this:

• Alongside our other Packaging Manager, lead the development of innovative packaging concepts for skincare and makeup products, working closely with cross-functional teams (R&D, Brand, Project Management, etc.).
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers to select appropriate materials and technologies that align with the brand's goals and packaging performance standards.
• Oversee the design, testing, and execution of packaging prototypes, ensuring that all packaging meets aesthetic, functional, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure packaging is efficient for production, cost-effective, and scalable while maintaining quality and sustainability standards.
• Monitor industry trends, technological advancements, and consumer preferences to drive forward-thinking packaging solutions.
• Conduct packaging performance tests, including compatibility, decoration and homologation (e.g., leakage, torque, usage).
• Understand and approve technical drawings for primary packaging components, standard and tooled.
• Understand the process of developing new tooling including the sign off of technical drawings, T1-T3 sign off for industrialisation.
• Provide technical support and problem-solving expertise during the production and scale-up process.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives by developing eco-friendly packaging solutions and identifying opportunities for reducing packaging waste.
• Work closely with the marketing and creative teams to ensure packaging aligns with the brand identity and enhances the consumer experience.

Requirements

These skills will help you go far in this role:

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience in packaging development, with a focus on beauty, skincare, or cosmetics.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials (plastics, glass, paper, metals, etc.) and their application in the beauty industry.
• Experience with sustainable packaging practices and familiarity with industry regulations related to beauty products.
• Technical experience with tooling of componentary.
• Live experience of line trials and production expectations.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Creative mindset with a passion for developing innovative and consumer-centric packaging solutions.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including injection molding, extrusion, and assembly.

We love to hear from anybody interested in Trinny London! Although it's useful to have the skills listed above, we're always eager to hear from ambitious people looking for their next challenge.

Benefits

Our mission is to give our customers the tools they need to be their best. And the same goes for our team through our benefits:

• Hybrid and flexible working, with core working hours
• 25 days holiday (we're also partial to a handful of spontaneous and well-earned Wellbeing Days throughout the year, as well as Early Finish Fridays and Summer Fridays)
• Welcome to Trinny London Starter Stack and swag
• Company discount for yourself, your friends, and family
• Vitality health scheme, EAP and Medicash (including dental, optical & audiological care)
• An annual personal training and development budget
• Enhanced family friendly packages
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• T-Parties = many office socials as well as summer and festive celebrations!
• Rewards and Recognition Scheme (awarding length of service with gifts, vouchers and additional annual leave)

Equal Opportunities

We celebrate diversity in our customers, our products, and the teams we build. We champion inclusivity and want everyone to be the best versions of themselves.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome people from all backgrounds, with their unique perspectives, ideas and experiences.