Temporary Packaging Graphic Designer

We’re looking for an experienced Packaging Graphic Designer to join our team on an 8 month temporary contract, covering a maternity leave. You’ll be responsible for packaging design across a broad portfolio of consumer products, taking projects from concept through to final, production ready artwork.

We’re a production driven in-house creative team working across a wide and fast moving range of retail products. Our focus is on delivering well crafted, print ready packaging that works both creatively and commercially. We work at pace, within real production timelines, and value designers who can balance creativity with precision, structure, and consistency. You’ll need a good eye, a practical mindset, and the ability to move projects forward independently. This role requires a solid understanding of print production, DTP, and packaging requirements. You should be comfortable working in a high volume environment, managing multiple projects at once, and collaborating closely with buyers, copy, QC, and traffic managers.

Job requirements

What do you need?

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a Packaging and Graphic Designer within retail or FMCG.
• Proven experience designing across multiple product categories.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Strong DTP capabilities and experience creating print-ready files.
• Solid understanding of packaging production techniques, materials, dielines, and color proofing.
• Working knowledge of branding and marketing principles within a commercial/retail environment.
• Good understanding of international packaging legislation (e.g., icons, warning labels, claims).

Other important skills to fill this role:

• Detail oriented and structured in your design approach.
• Able to handle feedback and work on multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Creative thinker with the ability to bring new concepts and ideas forward.
• Strong communication skills, comfortable aligning with both creative and non-creative teams.
• Proactive, self-managing, and solution oriented.

Who we are?

Karsten International develops a wide range of products for daily use, from the latest gadgets to sustainable beauty products. The team consists of driven product developers, sales experts, logistics talents, online marketing specialists and graphic designers.

What we offer

• Plenty of space for personal growth, ownership and continuous improvement
• Excellent pension scheme
• Travel allowance or OV card, 13th month & 8% holiday pay
• Daily fresh lunch, fruit, and great coffee
• Bootcamp, yoga, football team
• Option to lease a bike
• OpenUp for mental well-being + massage at the office
• Discounts on great products & fun company outings
• Support with HSM visa and 30% ruling (if applicable)

Our core values

• Efficient & cost-conscious: We manage time and resources smartly, think critically and value what’s already in place.
• Ambitious with long-term focus: We take ownership, build lasting relationships and stay humble in our success.
• Striving for the best: We measure, learn, improve—and challenge each other to exceed expectations.
• Direct & respectful: We communicate openly and treat everyone with respect, regardless of background.
• We like to have fun: We enjoy what we do and create a positive, energetic work environment.