VPK Group is a Belgian packaging group that produces paper and cardboard packaging on the basis of recycled fibers. Our sustainable packaging is developed to measure for the customer. In this way we guarantee them the best solution according to their needs, striving for optimal logistics and reliable service.
VPK Group is a growing packaging group with 70 branches spread over 20 countries. The head office is in Aalst. Internationally, the group has some 6,500 employees.
Our corporate culture is characterized by a unique set of 4 strong values: Ownership, Trust, Care & Beyond. They determine our moral compass and shape our daily activities.
VPK Packaging is a separate business unit within VPK Group. This business unit specializes in processing paper into new corrugated board packaging. The cardboard produced is punched, printed and folded into packaging using finishing machines.
Function
As a packaging designer, you are responsible for designing creative packaging solutions. You make a design based on the information you receive from our sales department or directly from our customers.
What will you be doing?
1. You design new products or adapt existing ones based on your technical expertise
2. You will receive print files that you will check, revise, check the layout and of course inform the customer if approved by you
3. You are the pivotal figure between production and customer. In consultation with both parties, you take care of the internal planning, execution and follow-up of the R&D projects so that the product meets the needs of both parties.
4. You are responsible for the administrative follow-up of your projects: requesting prices from external suppliers, ordering tools and materials, checking and approving invoices, documenting technical specs, etc.
5. You maintain contacts with the internal departments (production and colleague designers) regarding adjustments to existing printing plates
6. As a specialist, you advise colleagues on everything relating to printing plates
7. You will report to the design coordinator
Profile
8. You have a Bachelor or A2 degree with technical insight
9. Experience in the graphics sector is a plus but not a must
10. You have no experience on the job market yet? At VPK we train you to be an experienced designer!
11. You have knowledge of one of the Adobe and/or CAD programs, knowledge of SAP is an added advantage.
12. You work in a very precise and structured manner
13. You are a practical thinker
14. You are eager to learn and helpful
15. You have an excellent knowledge of Dutch and a basic knowledge of French and English
Offer
VPK Group offers you a job with independence, exciting and varied responsibilities in a rapidly growing multinational. You will find yourself in a company on a human scale where the employee and a positive group atmosphere are central.
16. You will be part of a family and close team of 6 colleagues
17. An attractive salary, supplemented with a wide range of extra-legal benefits: e.g. laptop, hospitalization insurance, group insurance, bicycle lease, etc.
18. You get a contract of indefinite duration
19. You will receive extensive training at the start: the first week you will be immersed in the world of paper and cardboard production, you will receive production training (in Oudegem and Erembodegem), a tour and observation of all departments. The second week you get to know your team better, you get training on the programs, processes,... In short, during the first weeks, you will receive a nice pool of knowledge.