Graphic Designer - packaging design (12-month fixed-term contract)

Shape the future of Nordic private brands

Are you our next Graphic Designer with an interest in packaging design? Do you want to bring your creative skills to life across some of the Nordics' most recognised private brands? We're looking for a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with an interest in packaging design.

Whether you're a recent graduate or have 1–3 years of experience, this could be the perfect opportunity to start the next chapter of your career. This is a 12-month fixed-term position with the opportunity for extension or a permanent role.

Join Design Development

As a Graphic Designer, you will join our Design Development team of 18 skilled colleagues.

Working closely with Graphic Designers, Creative Leads, Design & Packaging Coordinators, and Design & Packaging Leads, you will play a key role in the daily development and production of packaging artwork.

We are motivated to create attractive and impactful packaging design for our Nordic private brands: Coop, Änglamark, and Xtra. Together, we manage the entire process, from concept development and design execution to artwork production, proofreading, and collaboration with print suppliers, ensuring high-quality results every step of the way.

You will join a highly skilled creative team where motivation, collaboration, craftsmanship, and attention to detail drive everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

As our new Graphic Designer, you will:

• Create packaging concepts and designs for food and non-food products across our private brands
• Develop photo briefs and participate in remote photoshoots
• Perform basic image retouching and optimisation
• Prepare artwork, proofread content, and deliver print-ready files
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of guidelines, processes, and ways of working
• Partner with photographers, print suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure high-quality execution and resolve technical queries

To Perform Well in This Role

You

• Lead your projects and work effectively on your own
• Enjoy collaborating and exchanging ideas with colleagues
• Are curious, structured, and committed to delivering high-quality results
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple priorities without losing attention to detail
• Combine a creative mindset with a sharp eye for accuracy and execution
• Balance creativity with structure and attention to detail
• Have a genuine interest in branding, consumer products, and market trends
• Work well on your own while playing an important role in team performance
• Adjust to changing priorities and project needs
• Are ready to learn, develop new skills, and share knowledge with others
• Enjoy being part of a social, supportive, and collaborative culture

Professional Qualifications

• Degree in Graphic Design or a related field
• Experience with packaging is an advantage, but not a requirement - we value enthusiasm, potential, and a willingness to learn
• Knowledge of print production is beneficial but not essential
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator)
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with AI tools for image generation, creative exploration, and packaging mock-ups

What We Offer

• A creative, inspiring, and professional environment
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• A lively workplace with high employee engagement and a positive culture
• A collaborative organisation built on passion, accountability, and teamwork
• A structured onboarding programme and introduction to Coop Trading and Design Development
• An attractive pension scheme and comprehensive employee benefits
• Flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from home up to two days per week

Interested?

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and no later than 26 July 2026.

Second-round interviews are expected to take place during Week 34.

To help us get to know your work, please include either a link to your portfolio or a PDF showcasing relevant design projects or case studies as part of your application. Whether your experience comes from studies, internships, freelance work, or previous roles, we're excited to see work that reflects your passion for design, your interest in packaging, and your attention to detail and craftsmanship.

Preferred start date: 1 October 2026

Place of work: Skelbækgade, Vesterbro (Copenhagen)

You will be expected to work from our Copenhagen office on a regular basis, with the option to work from home for up to two days per week.

For further information about the position, please contact Team, Lead Inhouse Graphic – Design Development Emilie Linsaa Notlev at +45 27 77 24 26. Due to the summer holiday period, please send a text message rather than calling, and Emilie will get back to you as soon as possible.

About Us

Coop Trading’s purpose is to make a better every day through leading Nordic private brands for 27 million Nordic consumers delivering the best quality products at a fair price. Our portfolio encompasses both food and daily non-food items within our private brands: Xtra, Coop, and Änglamark.

Coop Trading represents Coop in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, as well as SOK in Finland. Through our private brands, we are proud to be present on every third dinner table in Nordic homes. On behalf of our four partners, we develop products for our private brand portfolio through innovation, product development, and negotiating Nordic agreements.

Coop Trading is a dynamic, responsible, and ambitious workplace. We are 140 dedicated professionals in Denmark and in Spain, as well as a network of trusted partners across the Nordic region. We work to challenge the status quo delivering the best and most innovative private brand products.

A cornerstone of our identity is our continuous commitment to fostering an engaging and appreciative work environment and to being an exceptional place to work.