Trainee Technical Packaging Designer
Givisiez, FR, CH
We are seeking a motivated and reliable Trainee - Product/Packaging Designer to support packaging development activities with a strong focus on technical documentation.
This role is ideal for a recent graduate or final-year student in Industrial Design, Packaging Design/Engineering, or a related discipline who is interested in structural design, material optimization, sustainability requirements, and regulatory alignment within the EU packaging framework.
The trainee will assist in developing packaging solutions while ensuring Technical Documentation meets emerging regulatory requirements related to recyclability, material reduction, reuse targets, and design-for-circularity principles.
Key Responsibilities
- Support through concept, design, sampling and testing of packaging solutions that target sustainability and product protection.
- Creation of diecut/artwork for mock-ups, prototyping, and production.
- Support the preparation of technical documentation aligned with PPWR requirements (PLM component creation, focus on DoC and technical documentation).
- Gather and update packaging related info, compliance files and technical data sheets.
- Participate in packaging and manual validation processes internally (with Product Managers, Compliance engineers, QM and Marketing) and externally (supplier communication).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:
- Industrial or Packaging Design and/or Development
- Sustainability / Sustainable Product Engineering
Technical skills
- Proficiency with Illustrator, InDesign, basic knowledge of Excel
- Understanding of packaging materials (paper-based, polymers, composites).
- Familiarity with sustainability principles and circular economy concepts.
- Strong documentation and data organization skills.
Your profile
- Passionate about design, sport, and sustainability
- Analytical and data-oriented mindset
- Proactive and eager to learn.
- Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with the rest of the team
- Comfortable in agile, cross-functional and multicultural environments.
- High level of accountability and accuracy.
What we offer
- Hands-on experience in packaging development (wide product and packaging portfolio).
- Mentorship from senior packaging and sustainability professionals.
- Insight into real-world compliance processes.
- Opportunity to contribute to sustainable packaging innovation.
- Young, multicultural and dynamic environment