Design Packaging Expert

**Company Description**
As a leading international food wholesaler, we at METRO are specialized in catering to the needs of hotels, restaurants, caterers (HoReCa), independent merchants (Traders), and more. With approximately 15 million customers worldwide, our unique multichannel mix offers the flexibility of purchasing goods in-store or via our digitally connected Food Service Distribution (FSD) delivery. In addition, we are continuously expanding our international online marketplace, METRO MARKETS, to meet the needs of our professional customers. We furthermore take pride in our commitment to sustainability which is considered in all our actions and being listed in various sustainability indices and rankings for years is proof for our dedication (e. g. MSCI, CDP, Dow Jones Sustainability Index). With our business operations spanning 32 countries, over 90,000 employees worldwide and generating sales of around €30 billion in the fiscal year 2022/23, we are determined to continue our journey to growth.

At METRO, we have set ourselves ambitious goals with our “sCore” growth strategy which is closely accompanied by our _Fundamentals_. These shared values provide us with rules of conduct that are binding for everyone at METRO, in all countries and companies. Our commitment to wholesale is at the forefront of our mission, and we are constantly striving to improve. With our ONE METRO spirit, everyone stands together, bringing curiosity, determination, courage, drive, commitment, and trust. Find out more about METRO at careers.metroag.de.
**Job Description** What you will do**:

- Develop and design packaging for a wide range of Own Brand products across various categories.
- Create and maintain international design & style guidelines to ensure brand consistency.
- Translate product information and data into compelling visual elements for packaging artwork.
- Ensure packaging designs adhere to all relevant European packaging regulations and standards.
- Develop master data for packaging information across different sales channels, including online platforms.
- Collaborate with international teams and provide support and best practices related to packaging design.
- Manage project-related design costs and handle the associated invoicing process.

**Qualifications** What you bring to the table**:

- University degree in design, packaging technologies, or a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
- Strong understanding of European packaging standardization and legislation.
- Proven ability to develop creative and visually appealing packaging concepts.
- Experience with translating product data into impactful artwork for packaging.
- Excellent organizational skills and a meticulous eye for detail.
- Proficiency in using design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with fluency in written and spoken English.

**Additional Information**
- We offer to be part of a fast-growing international team that has significant scaling ambitions across multiple markets.
- Work-Life Balance: Trusted working hours, 30 days of vacation and home office options
- Further training: A comprehensive further training offer over an own training team as well as an own annual training budget
- Well-being: Health programs, a free fitness studio on our campus and regular employee events
- Comfort: Very good public transport connections and free parking spaces including charging facilities for e-mobility. A canteens with a varied selection of meals and discounts in our stores and at many partner companies