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. In this case, you might have seen deSter products and didn’t even know it. 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.
Job Summary
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. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on creativity, precision, and global collaboration. 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.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
· 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. 10%).
· Collaborate closely with the other designers, sales, product management, engineering, and external partners.
· 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.
· Understand the competitive landscape and the market dynamics.
· Manage deadlines and project schedules. Setting priorities and operating within specific deadlines and requirements is critical.
· Represent deSter’s values of creativity, excellence, and customer focus in every interaction.
Core Competencies and Requirements
Education
· Bachelor or Master degree in product design, industrial design or similar.
· Additional degrees could be a bonus.
Work Experience
· Matter expert in design, preferably with international experience.
· 5+ years of experience within a design house, agency or product design department.
Technical Skills
Certifcation, licenses and registration.
· 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)
Core Competencies Required
· Creative Vision: Ability to generate innovative design concepts and translate them into tangible products.
· Customer Focus: Strong understanding of client needs and ability to deliver solutions aligned with brand identity.
· Collaboration: Work effectively across departments and with external partners.
· Communication Excellence: confident in presenting ideas and building relationships with international stakeholders.
· Time Management: Handle deadlines and time pressure and plan accordingly.
· Leadership & Influence: 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)).
What we offer
Joining deSter means you will become a part of an innovative company with sustainability at heart and colleagues & customers globally. 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.