Are you ready to join an international company that is focused on creating sustainable products for foodservice and airline industries?
Probably at some point in your life you traveled on the plane & ordered some food or went to your nearby takeout place to buy a salad for lunch. A lot of people don’t realize that packaging world can be exciting, but it is more than that, especially when it comes to food. deSter is unique in its industry because we design and manufacture packaging as well as some additional complimentary products such as amenity kits, airplane trolleys & condiment packs. Our purpose is to create sustainable food and travel experiences and we need you on this journey.
If you want to be a part of a company that strives to create a better future and change how we look at food packaging, you are in the right place.
As a Senior Product Designer at deSter, you’ll shape the future of premium tableware and dining experiences for leading airlines and quick-service-restaurant brands. You’ll manage your own projects from concept to delivery, present your ideas to international customers, and bring innovation to every detail. If you have 5–10 years of experience, ideally in fine dining or tableware design, and love turning ideas into tangible products, this is your opportunity to make an impact.
Lead design projects from initial concept through final realization, ensuring quality in aesthetics, functionality and brand alignment.
· Prepare compelling visualizations, prototypes, and presentations that tell the story behind your designs.
· Present concepts and finished designs to international clients and internal stakeholders.
· Act as a trusted advisor to customers, guiding them through design possibilities and solutions.
· Travel occasionally to meet clients and support international projects (approx. Stay up to date with design trends, materials, and technologies to keep our developments relevant.
· Contribute to the team’s vision for innovation and design, sharing ideas and inspiring others.
· Bachelor or Master degree in product design, industrial design or similar.
· Matter expert in design, preferably with international experience.
· 5+ years of experience within a design house, agency or product design department.
PC or Mac knowledge of Microsoft Office
· 3D modeling software knowledge (preferably Siemens NX)
· Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software (Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign)
· Good visualization techniques (sketching, rendering, prototyping)
Creative Vision: Ability to generate innovative design concepts and translate them into tangible products.
· Communication Excellence: confident in presenting ideas and building relationships with international stakeholders.
· Inspires others, contributes to team vision.
· Design Thinking: Balance user-centric creativity with practical problem-solving and market insights.
You’ll report into the Product Design Director and will be part of a team of 6 product designers & 6 graphic designers which are spread across 2 locations (Hoogstraten(BE) & Frankfurt(GER)).
Besides competitive salary and benefits, we also offer hybrid way of working (office/remote) and a team of colleagues that have a passion & enthusiasm for what they do.