Branding & Packaging Coordinator

Summary

From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl.

With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team.

We are seeking an organised, creative and motivated Packaging Coordinator to join our Packaging team. The primary function of this role is to coordinate Lidl’s own brand packaging from artwork initiation until completion. The role will involve liaising with external service providers and internal departments to ensure all requirements are met 

What you'll do

• Responsible for the development of packaging for all Irish bought food products sold in Ireland & Northern Ireland (National) and abroad (Export), from creation through to print
• Overseeing all elements of packaging from project initiation to completion (including labelling and legal check, brand design and visual styling)
• Communicating between packaging manager, design agencies, the buying department, legal consultants, photographers, suppliers and printers
• Assisting the Packaging Manager in developing own-brand designs
• Ensuring records are up to date on the admin system
• Assisting with ad hoc packaging projects

What you'll need

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent is required
• Work experience in a similar role is beneficial but not essential
• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• A passion for visual aesthetic and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work well both in a team and independently
• Flexibility to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent time keeping skills and ability to work to deadlines
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to take initiative and be proactive
• Strong communication skills (written and oral, with both internal and external contacts)
• German is beneficial but not required

What you'll receive

We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl 

• €36,500 rising to €49,500 over 4 years
• 20 days holidays per annum rising to 25 days after 2 years
• Private employee medical insurance
• Company pension after one year of service
• Flexible start and finish times
• Initial training and ongoing development from an experienced team member
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Dynamic work environment
• Modern office facility with free parking
• On-site gym and canteen
• Hybrid working model - up to 2 days remote working per week
• Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network

Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community