Print & Packaging Design Lead Tangle Teezer

Tangle Teezer is a global brand on a simple mission: to give everyone healthier-looking hair with less breakage since 2007. Our gentle brushes are tools for every hair typefrom straight to coilyand every routine helping you go from detangling and blow-drying to styling. Our products are your daily dose of confidence ready to take on whatever tangles life throws your way.

TangleTeezer is a proud brand within BIC World a community of iconic and inventive brands that have created simple joyful products for over 75 years. As part of BIC World were dedicated to reimagining everyday essentials in new sustainable and responsible ways. Our culture thrives on a roll up your sleeves mindset empowering self-starters and innovators to take ownership of their careers and make a meaningful global impact.

About the Role

Werelooking for an experienced and visionaryPrint & Packaging Design Leadto define and lead the creative direction for all physical brand experiences across packagingprintand retail environments.

Reporting to the Head of Creative you will own the creative packaging ecosystem translating overarching brand strategy into distinctive packaging architecture premium print execution and elevated retail experiences that strengthen the Tangle Teezer brand across every consumer touchpoint.

This role sits at the intersection of creative leadershipinnovationand technical practice across packaging design print production and physical brand expression while driving continuous innovation across materials finishessustainabilityand manufacturing processes.

As the subject matter expert for packaging and printyoullcollaborate closely with Creative Product Development Commercial Brand and external manufacturing partners to deliver world class packaging solutions from concept through to production.

Youllalso play an important leadership role within the creative team mentoring designers raising creative standards and helping shape the future evolution of Tangle Teezers physical brand identity.

What you will have ownership for:

Creative Leadership

• Own the creative vision and long-term roadmap for packaging print and physical brand experiences across all product categories and global markets.

• Translate creative direction from the Head of Creative into innovative packaging systems premium print assets and elevated retail experiences that strengthen the overall brand identity.

• Define and evolve the brands packaging architectureestablishingsystems principles and design standards that create consistency whilst allowing innovation across the portfolio.

• Lead concept development for new packaging formats structures and consumer experiences that differentiate the brand within the premium beauty category.

Packaging Design & Innovation

• Lead the creative development of all packaging frominitialconcept through artworkproductionand final manufacture.

• Develop packaging architecture layout systems hierarchy typographymaterialsand premium finishes that elevate product desirability and reinforce the brand identity.

• Create physical mock-ups prototypes and presentation visuals to communicate design intent testfunctionalityand refine consumer experiences prior to production.

• Champion innovation across sustainable materials print techniques finishes and manufacturing processes balancing creativity commercialobjectivesand environmental impact.

• Research emerging packaging trendstechnologiesand consumer behaviours to continually evolve the physical brand experience.

Production Excellence

• Oversee artwork creation and production ensuring all files are technicallyaccurateincludingdielines cutter guides colour management Pantone specifications finishes and print requirements.

• Lead colour approvals print passes productionsign-offsand quality assurance across global suppliers ensuring exceptional execution throughout manufacture.

• Partner closely with Product Development Commercial and external manufacturing partners to ensure all creative solutions are commerciallyviablemanufacturableand delivered to the highest quality standards.

• Manage relationships with printers packagingsuppliersand production partners ensuring consistencyqualityand continuous improvement across all production outputs.

Retail & Visual Merchandising

• Lead the creative development of retail experiences including point of sale window displays promotional materials eventcollateraland retail graphics to maximise product visibility and consumer engagement.

• Partner with Product Development and Commercial teams to develop structural packaging solutions secondary packaging retaildisplaysand promotional glorifiers that enhance storytelling and strengthen shelf presence.

• Ensure all physical touchpoints create a seamless and premium consumer experience across retailwholesaleand owned channels.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Establish andmaintainglobal packaging and artwork standards ensuring consistency across all product categories and international markets.

• Mentor and develop designers across the creative teamprovidingtechnical guidance creative feedback and packagingexpertisewhile helping raise overall creative standards.

• Build strong cross-functional partnerships across Creative Brand Product Development Commercial and Supply Chain to ensure packaging supports both creative ambition and commercial success.

• Act as the creative authority for all packaging and print confidently presenting concepts and influencing senior stakeholders throughout the development process.

• Help shape the future evolution of the Tangle Teezer brand through continual innovation in packagingprintand physical consumer experiences.

What we are looking for in you:

• 710 years experienceworking across packaging print and retail design within beautyorpremium consumer goods

• Outstanding portfoliodemonstratingpremium packaging printretailand physical brand experience.

• Proven experience leading packaging programmes from concept through to global production.

• Demonstrated experience developing packaging systems and physical brand identities across multiple product categories.

• Extensive technical knowledge of print production colour management Pantone systems packaging materialsfinishesand manufacturing processes.

• Strong understanding of structural packaging packaging engineeringprinciplesand retail merchandising.

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including Product Development Commercial Brand Marketing and external manufacturing partners.

• Excellent presentation and communication skills with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and clearly articulate creative decisions.

• Experience mentoringand managingdesigners and leading creative projects within fast-paced environments.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple workstreams whilemaintainingexceptional creative quality.

Technical Proficiency

• Expert Level:Adobe Illustratorand Adobe InDesign

• Advanced:Adobe Photoshop (Advanced)

• Working Knowledge:Figmaand Microsoft Office

Technical Knowledge

• Expert understanding ofoffsetflexographic and digital print production.

• Extensive knowledge of packaging materials embellishmentsfinishesand manufacturing processes.

• Strong understanding of structural packaging and packaging engineering principles.

• Advanced knowledge of colour management print quality control and global production standards.

• Understanding of sustainability principles and emerging innovations within packaging design.

• Knowledge of regulatory packaging requirements and production constraints.

What it means to be part of Tangle Teezer:

At Tangle Teezer being part of our PAC means being Proud Authentic and Championing each other every day.

• Proud:We arepassionately proudto do things differently so we perform brilliantly-just like our hair tools.
• Authentic:We welcomeeveryone as they are we bring our true selves to work and show up as who we want to be.
• Champion:We arechampions of one another our brand and our environment.

Join us and embrace these values to help create innovate and deliver products that people lovetogether. To see more about our culture and what makes us unique click here.

The good Stuff:

For all your hard work and dedication we have fantastic rewards for you

• Flexible working hours with core hours from 10am to 4pm
• Working 2 days in the office and 3 days from home
• Salary from 65k
• Performance-related bonus of 15% based on annual salary
• 27 days holiday with the option to buy holiday days
• 2 volunteering days per year
• 10 days working from any location of your choice
• Flexible bank holidayschoose the standard bank holidays or swap them for dates that are more meaningful to you
• Free in-office massages
• Enhanced family policies
• Supportive Period & Menopause Policies
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance at 4x your salary
• Private medical insurance
• Medical cash plan for everyday healthcare needs
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Meeting-free Fridays with an early 4:00 pm finish to kickstart your weekend!
• Pet friendly office. Bring your furry friend to work with you!

BIC World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products make better decisions and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation veteran status disability status or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications merit and business need.

BIC World is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means.