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I am a versatile packaging and branding professional with over eighteen years of experience. I specialize in packaging design, photography, and brand development, working closely with stakeholders to ensure creative briefs are effectively executed. My passion for interior design has also influenced my work in the Home areas of major retailers like Sainsbury’s and Next. Throughout my career, I have managed a wide range of packaging projects, successfully launched rebrands, and streamlined artwork processes. I'm passionate about maintaining brand consistency and creating compelling visual stories that enhance the customer journey both in-store and online.…I am a versatile packaging and branding professional with over eighteen years of experience. I specialize in packaging design, photography, and brand development, working closely with stakeholders to ensure creative briefs are effectively executed. My passion for interior design has also influenced my work in the Home areas of major retailers like Sainsbury’s and Next. Throughout my career, I have managed a wide range of packaging projects, successfully launched rebrands, and streamlined artwork processes. I'm passionate about maintaining brand consistency and creating compelling visual stories that enhance the customer journey both in-store and online.

Navpreet Kailey

Project Manager, Production Coordinator, Studio Manager

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I am a versatile packaging and branding professional with over eighteen years of experience. I specialize in packaging design, photography, and brand development, working closely with stakeholders to ensure creative briefs are effectively executed. My passion for interior design has also influenced my work in the Home areas of major retailers like Sainsbury’s and Next. Throughout my career, I have managed a wide range of packaging projects, successfully launched rebrands, and streamlined artwork processes. I'm passionate about maintaining brand consistency and creating compelling visual stories that enhance the customer journey both in-store and online.…I am a versatile packaging and branding professional with over eighteen years of experience. I specialize in packaging design, photography, and brand development, working closely with stakeholders to ensure creative briefs are effectively executed. My passion for interior design has also influenced my work in the Home areas of major retailers like Sainsbury’s and Next. Throughout my career, I have managed a wide range of packaging projects, successfully launched rebrands, and streamlined artwork processes. I'm passionate about maintaining brand consistency and creating compelling visual stories that enhance the customer journey both in-store and online.

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I am a versatile packaging and branding professional with over eighteen years of experience. I specialize in packaging design, photography, and brand development, working closely with stakeholders to ensure creative briefs are effectively executed. My passion for interior design has also influenced my work in the Home areas of major retailers like Sainsbury’s and Next.

Throughout my career, I have managed a wide range of packaging projects, successfully launched rebrands, and streamlined artwork processes. I’m passionate about maintaining brand consistency and creating compelling visual stories that enhance the customer journey both in-store and online.

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Work Experience

Packaging Technologist at Next Ltd

February 29, 2024 - July 29, 2025

Managed all Next Home category packaging projects from design conception to in-store launch in a fast-paced environment with product launches every 6-8 weeks. Successfully launched a new rebrand across 10 categories and acted as Brand Guardian. Onboarded a global artwork house to streamline processes and managed packaging for license brands including French Connection, Lipsy, Lucy Tiffney, and Clarke and Clarke. Responsibilities included photography styling, creating mood boards, formulating design briefs, supporting packaging design development, presenting to directors, managing stakeholders, and handling artwork budgets.

Packaging Design and Photography Co-ordinator at J Sainsbury

November 1, 2016 - July 29, 2025

Supported the Packaging Design function for GM and Clothing on a 6-month fixed-term contract, streamlining photography processes and driving the new rebrand. Responsibilities included creating mood boards based on trends, writing briefs for photographers, liaising with buying teams, tracking samples and photo shoots, and coordinating with the artwork team to meet deadlines and maintain creativity and commercial balance.

Senior Account Manager at Spark44

May 1, 2016 - July 29, 2025

Managed marketing communications for Jaguar Saloon range including brochures, websites, and launch materials. Led a team of three Account Managers, supporting day-to-day activities, managing deadlines, budgets, and client relationships. Successfully launched the XF LWB saloon into China under tight deadlines with a limited budget and led concept reveal projects for new cars until handover to Account Managers. Managed meetings, finance updates, and team development.

Senior Creative Account Manager at SGS Creative

September 1, 2015 - July 29, 2025

Promoted from traffic coordinator to manage a range of creative packaging and tactical design projects from client brief to design finalization. Worked onsite weekly to strengthen client relationships, build credibility, and manage teams. Doubled team size and generated significant revenue growth, acquired and handled major accounts like Cadbury and GSK, optimized workflows, managed budgets, and ensured high staff training standards.

Packaging Design Manager at J Sainsbury

December 31, 2012 - July 29, 2025

Managed all aspects of packaging design for 4-6 categories each season, working on all Sainsbury's major categories. Delivered clarity and commercial insight to design workflows, managed artwork projects from concept to store launch, produced innovative packaging proposals with cost savings, and streamlined photography processes. Successfully spearheaded a large £250K packaging redesign project, maintained brand integrity, negotiated printing costs, and built strong cross-functional stakeholder relationships. Promoted to line manager role due to strong performance.

Packaging Technologist at NEXT LTD

February 29, 2024 - July 29, 2025

Managed all Next Home category packaging projects from design conception through to in-store launch, working to a fast-paced critical path. Successfully launched a rebrand across 10 categories and acted as Brand Guardian for Next Home. Onboarded a global artwork house to streamline processes. Managed License Brands including French Connection, Lipsy, Lucy Tiffney, and Clarke and Clarke. Responsibilities included photographic styling, briefing designers, supporting suppliers with cutter guides, presenting packaging design meetings up to Director level, managing stakeholder relationships, and budget management.

Packaging Design and Photography Co-ordinator at J Sainsbury

November 1, 2016 - July 29, 2025

Supported the Packaging Design function across GM and Clothing to streamline photography processes and drive a new rebrand. Created photography mood boards for Core and Best tiers, wrote briefs for photographers, liaised with Buyers to sell desired photography looks, tracked samples and shoot slots, ensured deadlines were met, and coordinated with artwork teams to maintain project timelines.

Senior Account Manager at Spark44

May 1, 2016 - July 29, 2025

Managed marketing communications for the Jaguar Saloon range including brochures, websites, and launch packs. Led a team of 3 Account Managers, handled tight deadlines and budgets, and successfully launched the XF LWB saloon into the China market. Oversaw daily catch ups, weekly 1-2-1s, status reports, and finance meetings to ensure project progress and team development.

Senior Creative Account Manager at SGS CREATIVE

September 1, 2015 - July 29, 2025

Managed diverse creative packaging and tactical design projects from client brief through to design finalisation. Built client relationships through weekly onsite visits, managed a small team, and represented SGS at client meetings. Achieved revenue growth, won prestigious accounts like Cadbury, optimized workflows, and managed challenging clients including GSK.

Packaging Design Manager at J Sainsbury

December 31, 2012 - July 29, 2025

Managed packaging and design projects for multiple categories, overseeing the entire packaging process from concept to in-store launch. Delivered commercial insight and enhanced briefing processes. Proposed innovative packaging concepts to senior management, achieved significant cost savings and sales uplifts, streamlined photographic processes, managed budgets, and protected brand integrity. Led a £250K packaging redesign project and built strong working relationships across stakeholders.