Packaging Development Designer Industrial Placement, 2027, Weybridge, UK
Applications closed on 22 Oct 2026. This round opened in September 2026, so the next is likely to open around September 2027. See Haleon's roles
Who can apply
- Year of study
- Undergraduates in 2nd year (England) or 3rd year (Scotland), or integrated masters students, seeking a placement year
- Subjects
- Industrial Design, Product Design, Engineering
Assessment stages
Requirements
Description
As a Packaging Development Designer, you are responsible for ensuring these requirements are met or exceeded and Haleon continues to deliver superior sustainable products to consumers and experts.
Within this role you will be supporting the packaging development of our products, providing analysis and evaluation of:
- Product/packaging usage to include consumer experience and touchpoints.
- Benchmarking our competition.
- Sustainability profile of the packaging.
Key Responsibilities
- Support multiple project teams to develop new sustainable packaging solutions.
- Concept creation and development including sketching, CAD, renders, prototyping and consumer research.
- Design and carry out experiments to characterise and understand packaging & product performance.
- Responsible for the development and implementation of models, methods or processes.
- Be part of cross-functional project teams, with members across Commercial, Supply Chain and R&D.
- undefined
Education Requirements:
You must be currently studying for your Undergraduate Degree or Combined Masters in Industrial Design, Product Design, or Engineering disciplines.
If you are studying for your Undergraduate Degree you must be in your 2nd year of study (England) or 3rd year of study (Scotland) or an Integrated Masters Degree and seeking to complete a year in industry in partnership with your university. Please ensure the role is suitable for your placement year.
Role Start Date: 28th June 2027
** Please not there are multiple roles available **
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
· Knowledge of 3D printing
· Experience with CAD and sketching
· Knowledge in product design
· Knowledge in packaging sustainability
· Passion for consumer understanding
· Knowledge in AI
Benefits:
- Salary of £28,860 per year
- Haleon Bonus Structure
- Health & wellbeing programmes to support your physical and mental health
- You will join IP Unite, Haleon’s community for students run by students to support charity events, sports clubs, STEM outreach and many more exciting projects
Benefits:
- Salary: £28,860
- Haleon Bonus Structure
- Health & wellbeing programmes to support your physical and mental health
- You will join IP Unite, Haleon’s community for students run by students to support charity events, sports clubs, STEM outreach and many more exciting projects
Application Process:
The application process has a total of up to 4 stages:
- Application – information will be required regarding your education and Right to Work.
- Online Assessment – you will be asked to complete a behaviour based online assessment and one-way video interview supported by Hirevue.
- Interview – if selected you will be invited to attend a final stage virtual interview; The interview will consist of a competency-based interview and may include a case study/technical exercise.
- Offer – candidates will receive an outcome within 2 weeks following interview.
Interviews will be held in November/December 2026
We advise you to apply as soon as possible as we may close the role due to the volume of applications.
If you require any support or adjustments with your application, please email: earlytalentrecruitment@haleon.com
Please save a copy of the job description, as this may be helpful to refer to once the advert closes
As a Packaging Development Designer, you are responsible for ensuring these requirements are met or exceeded and Haleon continues to deliver superior sustainable products to consumers and experts.
Within this role you will be supporting the packaging development of our products, providing analysis and evaluation of:
- Product/packaging usage to include consumer experience and touchpoints.
- Benchmarking our competition.
- Sustainability profile of the packaging.
Key Responsibilities
- Support multiple project teams to develop new sustainable packaging solutions.
- Concept creation and development including sketching, CAD, renders, prototyping and consumer research.
- Design and carry out experiments to characterise and understand packaging & product performance.
- Responsible for the development and implementation of models, methods or processes.
- Be part of cross-functional project teams, with members across Commercial, Supply Chain and R&D.
- undefined
Education Requirements:
You must be currently studying for your Undergraduate Degree or Combined Masters in Industrial Design, Product Design, or Engineering disciplines.
If you are studying for your Undergraduate Degree you must be in your 2nd year of study (England) or 3rd year of study (Scotland) or an Integrated Masters Degree and seeking to complete a year in industry in partnership with your university. Please ensure the role is suitable for your placement year.
Role Start Date: 28th June 2027
** Please not there are multiple roles available **
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
· Knowledge of 3D printing
· Experience with CAD and sketching
· Knowledge in product design
· Knowledge in packaging sustainability
· Passion for consumer understanding
· Knowledge in AI
Benefits:
- Salary of £28,860 per year
- Haleon Bonus Structure
- Health & wellbeing programmes to support your physical and mental health
- You will join IP Unite, Haleon’s community for students run by students to support charity events, sports clubs, STEM outreach and many more exciting projects
Benefits:
- Salary: £28,860
- Haleon Bonus Structure
- Health & wellbeing programmes to support your physical and mental health
- You will join IP Unite, Haleon’s community for students run by students to support charity events, sports clubs, STEM outreach and many more exciting projects
Application Process:
The application process has a total of up to 4 stages:
- Application – information will be required regarding your education and Right to Work.
- Online Assessment – you will be asked to complete a behaviour based online assessment and one-way video interview supported by Hirevue.
- Interview – if selected you will be invited to attend a final stage virtual interview; The interview will consist of a competency-based interview and may include a case study/technical exercise.
- Offer – candidates will receive an outcome within 2 weeks following interview.
Interviews will be held in November/December 2026
We advise you to apply as soon as possible as we may close the role due to the volume of applications.
If you require any support or adjustments with your application, please email: earlytalentrecruitment@haleon.com
Please save a copy of the job description, as this may be helpful to refer to once the advert closes