Brand & Packaging Designer

Are you the Brand & Packaging Designer who turns a blank page into packaging that stands out on the shelf? For our Design department in Veendam, we're looking for a Brand & Packaging Designer who, within the Brand & Packaging Design sub-department, develops distinctive packaging concepts for our house brands, from first sketch to production-ready design. You spot the USPs in every product and translate them effortlessly into packaging design that's not just beautiful, but technically sound too: you have just as much feel for print, packaging structures and artwork as for concept, photography and typography. You work with Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign) on a daily basis and smartly apply AI tools within your creative process — not because you have to, but because it's simply part of how you work.

What will you do?

• You develop distinctive packaging concepts for our house brands, from first idea to production-ready design.
• You translate a product concept into packaging that stands out on the shelf and strengthens the brand.
• You think beyond execution: you have a vision on brand, hierarchy, structure, photography and typography.
• When developing a concept, you take print, packaging structures, artwork and the production process into account, so it can actually be produced.
• You work on both brand-new products and the further development of existing brands, including more DTP work.
• You smartly apply AI tools to work faster and more efficiently, and enjoy continuing to develop your skills in this area.
• You work closely with Purchasing, QC & Legal, and your own Brand & Packaging team.
• You are able to work on multiple projects at the same time while keeping a clear overview.
• You also create mock-ups and visuals for new projects and aren't afraid to pitch them with confidence.

We're looking for someone who is creative and a strong conceptual thinker, and who, with a good dose of independence, turns ideas into packaging that not only looks great but also holds up technically. Someone with a technical understanding of print and production processes, who knows how to translate commercial opportunities into strong concepts. This person works precisely, but isn't afraid to pitch their ideas to the team with real conviction.

We think you'll be successful in this role if:

• You are fluent in both Dutch and English.
• You are creative, conceptual and independent, and think in terms of solutions.
• You can work well within a creative team.
• You have a strong portfolio featuring consumer packaging design.
• You have experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, such as Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
• You have technical knowledge of print, packaging structures, artwork and production processes.
• You have demonstrable experience with generative AI tools, know how to prompt and work with them smartly, and are interested in continuously developing your AI skills.
• You preferably have experience with work management tools such as Monday or similar software.
• You have demonstrable work experience, preferably at a design, marketing or e-commerce company.

Join EQOM and you can count on a unique opportunity within an ambitious company.
You will receive:

• A (temporary) contract for 32 hours per week
• A competitive salary
• Flexible working hours and, if desired, hybrid working (home & office)
• Travel expense allowance
• 25 vacation days based on a 40-hour work week
• 8% holiday allowance
• The option to purchase additional vacation days
• Pension accrual with pension fund Detailhandel
• A big shared company lunch every Friday
• Free bootcamp twice a week + discount on your gym membership via Bedrijfsfitness Nederland
• Our activities committee organizes various fun activities and a few bigger events such as our EQOM Summerparty and Oktoberfest
• Plenty of room for personal development and growth!

Ready to create packaging that stands out on the shelf with your creative eye and technical know-how? Apply now and become part of our Design team at EQOM in Veendam!

Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact us at careers@eqom.com.