JM Brands
Packaging Technologist (Beauty)
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Location: Bedford (Mon-Fri, on-site)
Company Description
JM Brands is a long-established partner to leading home fragrance and beauty brands, offering turnkey product solutions since 1913. The company manages every stage of the product journey, from concept and design through sourcing, formulation, packaging, and store launch. JM Brands is the trusted partner behind many successful UK retail ranges, including collaborations with M&S, Tesco, Boots, Dunelm, Next, and Target in the USA. Its portfolio includes licensed brands such as Laura Ashley, Made.com, Jasper Conran, and Rockett St George, as well as proprietary brands and ready-to-go ranges. By combining design expertise with a strong manufacturing network across Asia and the EU, JM Brands simplifies complexity for retailers and delivers commercially successful, differentiated product ranges.
Role Description
Supporting the Senior Packaging Technologist across Beauty & Home Fragrance New Product Development, delivering innovative, safe, sustainable and cost-effective packaging solutions. Working closely with Project Managers, Design, Quality and external suppliers, you’ll support packaging development from concept to launch, ensuring all packaging meets brand, customer, sustainability and legislative requirements within the critical path.
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Key Responsibilities
- Support new packaging development including sourcing, innovation, cost-saving projects, print proofs and colour standards
- Review and approve artworks against cutter guides, print specifications, FSC and recycling requirements (OPRL compliant)
- Research packaging trends, materials and innovations; maintain packaging sample library
- Support sustainability initiatives including material reduction, recyclability and PCR content
- Prepare and issue technical briefs, packaging specifications, testing and production documentation
- Ensure packaging meets brand, regulatory and quality standards across all partners
- Maintain packaging specifications, technical drawings, artwork approvals and packaging waste data
- Assist with pre-contract, contract and production seals
- Support troubleshooting of packaging quality issues and technical queries
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Qualifications
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Confident communicator with high attention to detail
- Passion for beauty, packaging, materials and product development
- Interest in sustainability, trends and packaging innovation
- Self-motivated and comfortable working to critical path deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Packaging Diploma or Degree preferred
- Experience considered in Packaging Technology, Quality, Buying or Design
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