This fast-growing premium spirits business is looking for a talented Brand & Packaging Designer to join their creative team in Edinburgh. Working at the heart of a company known for delivering bespoke, high-end spirits projects for clients across the world, you’ll help shape the visual identity of exclusive bottlings, luxury gift packaging and premium brand experiences.
This is a chance to work in a design-led environment where craftsmanship, storytelling and visual impact truly matter.
What You’ll Do
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Lead end-to-end creative design for new product launches including labels, outer packaging, boxes, and point-of-sale materials.
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Develop brand identity systems for bespoke client projects and in-house spirit ranges, covering typography, colour palettes, imagery and visual languages.
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Collaborate with sales, operations and production teams to ensure designs work within regulatory, logistical and manufacturing requirements.
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Work directly with suppliers, print partners and packaging engineers to ensure artwork is production-ready and meets quality standards.
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Maintain consistent visual style across all touchpoints and brand assets.
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Keep on top of design and packaging trends within luxury goods and premium spirits.
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Manage multiple briefs at once while maintaining timelines, quality, and creative standards.
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Contribute to client presentations, concept sessions and internal creative reviews.
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Support asset management, production file preparation and archiving.
What You’ll Bring
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A degree or relevant qualification in Graphic Design, Branding, Packaging or a similar field.
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1-3 years’ experience in brand or packaging design, ideally within FMCG, luxury goods, drinks or food sectors.
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A strong portfolio showcasing premium packaging or branded design work.
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Confidence using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and an understanding of dyelines, pre-press and print production.
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Solid understanding of materials, finishing techniques (foils, embossing, coatings) and packaging substrates.
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A strong eye for typography, layout and premium visual aesthetics.
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to present ideas clearly.
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Strong organisational and project management abilities.
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A collaborative and proactive mindset.
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A passion for spirits, premium drinks or luxury brands is a big plus.
Bonus Skills
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Experience working with luxury or premium drinks/packaging.
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Awareness of sustainable packaging trends and innovations.
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Experience collaborating across global teams or markets.
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3D modelling or prototyping skills.