Design Lead - Packaging

Design Lead - Kitchen Warehouse

Fixed Term Contract 6-12 months - Parental Leave Cover

On-site, North Fremantle Support Office.

About us:

At Kitchen Warehouse, we’re passionate about inspiring people that love to cook, bake and entertain with quality kitchenware, beautiful design, and exceptional experiences. We are a family owned business, headquartered in Perth, but with a rapidly growing National store network and a large ecommerce arm.

Our design team plays a central role in shaping the way our customers see, feel, and connect with our brand – from the moment they pick up our products to every seasonal campaign they encounter. 

Our design team is responsible for driving the look and feel of our stores, our In House Brand content and packaging and our seasonal campaigns. They collaborate closely with our broader marketing team, our in house photography studio and external partners. 

No matter how quickly we grow, we remain connected and are guided by our core values:

Authenticity: genuine experience and service

Quality: standards that can be trusted

Family: putting our people first

Customer: at the heart of everything we do 

And we bring our behaviours to life every day:

Take Ownership – Commit, act, and deliver

Challenge Respectfully – Ask questions, share ideas, align as a team

Fact-Based Conversations – Use data to drive clarity and improvement

Frugality – Deliver more with less, valuing time and resources

Role overview:

This is a hands-on role for a designer with extensive packaging design experience. The Design Lead will lead packaging design and artwork for our Wolstead, Salisbury & Co and KitchenPro brands across a broad range of categories including appliances, dinnerware, glassware, knives and boards. 

In addition to packaging, the role will also involve broader creative opportunities to get involved with Kitchen Warehouse brand identity, seasonal campaigns (e.g. Christmas & Mother’s Day), and the development of website assets.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional attention to detail, pride themselves on being a conceptual thinker, be comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment and be confident delivering to deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

Packaging Design

• Lead the creative development and execution of packaging design across all of our In House Brands and product categories.
• Manage the end-to-end process from receipt of die lines and a brief, to final artwork, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines, compliance requirements, and production standards.
• Partner with the buying and sourcing teams to create best practice packaging solutions that balance creativity with commercial outcomes and manufacturing constraints.
• Ensure accuracy in dielines, print specifications, and finishes.

Brand & Creative Development

• Drive the evolution and consistency of Kitchen Warehouse’s visual identity across packaging, retail, and ecommerce.
• From time to time, work on design projects for seasonal events, campaigns, and promotional periods, ensuring creative excellence and brand cohesion.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Collaborate with an off-shore design team, providing support and feedback where required.
• Collaborate closely with the buying team, the marketing team, and the in-house studio team to ensure creative and production alignment.
• Stay ahead of design trends, materials innovation, and sustainable packaging practices, bringing fresh ideas to the business.

About You:

Essential:

• 7+ years in graphic design with a strong focus on packaging design and artwork production.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex packaging projects from concept through to print.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Strong understanding of print production processes, dielines, colour management, and finishing techniques.
• Proven ability to lead creative projects.

Desirable:

• Experience in retail or consumer goods sector.
• Skills in photography direction, illustration, or motion design.

Why you’ll love working with us:

As part of our team you’ll enjoy:

• A welcoming, supportive and positive work environment
• Working with a passionate and experienced team
• Opportunities to grow and develop your skills
• Staff discounts on the best kitchenware brands
• The chance to be part of an exciting, fast-growing business

If you want to be part of a thriving and passionate community, then Kitchen Warehouse could be the place to take your career to the next level!

Apply now

If this role sounds like the perfect fit, we’d love to hear from you. 

When sending in your application, in addition to your resume, please attach a cover letter stating why you are ideal for this role. Don’t be afraid to let your personality shine through!