Global Packaging Design & Visual Specialist

Mutti Group, with over 120 years of brave innovations, is the European leader in the tomato category and is present in 100 countries worldwide, with a net turnover of 703 million euros in 2024.
Global Packaging Design & Visual Specialist  Reporting directly to the Global Brand & Media Manager, you will be based at the headquarters in Parma (Montechiarugolo) and will play a pivotal role in shaping the visual identity of the brand portfolio.
Responsibilities   Follow the process and development of major redesigns on mother brand MUTTI and sublines
Manage the overall design activities for the brand portfolio, leading the development activities and driving innovation of our brand aesthetics and ensuring consistency across various product lines
Lead printing process & artwork final execution
Lead the process and development of tentpole innovations (e.g., Pop‑up restaurants)
Collaborate with the Marketing teams based in the HQ and in international subsidiaries to align design projects with global marketing strategy and market positioning
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of market trends, consumer behaviour and competitor activities to inform design decisions
Manage relationships with external agencies and partners to define and deliver design projects
Define a validation process for new designs guaranteeing brand safety and conduct post‑launch reviews on design
Stay on trend with FMCG and Luxury design trends, look and feel, and apply them in the job
Qualifications   Degree in Visual & Packaging, Graphic Design or other related fields
6–8 years of experience in design within an agency or a FMCG company
Experience in all phases of the design process including user research, wire framing, prototyping, visual design, interaction design, and usability testing
Knowledge and usage of appropriate software (e.g., Adobe Package)
Analytical skills xlwpduy and understanding of design testing and qualification
Excellent knowledge of English language
Experience in printing & prototyping field
Video creation & editing skills are considered a plus
What You Will Need   Creativity and ability to think outside of the box and challenge the status‑quo
Proactivity and entrepreneurship
An intuitive eye for customer needs beyond the obvious and attention to detail
Exceptional communication skills for conveying design concepts and roadmaps
Time and project management skills
Ability to build and foster collaborations with internal and external stakeholders
Flexibility and adaptability
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, and other personal conditions.

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