Circular Concept Designer

We are looking for a Circular concept designer to develop the offering of circular design in various forms for the growing business. Your location will be Halmstad with the ability to work from home or flexible location. You need to work in Halmstad office minimum two days a week. You will be working in our business unit, Circular solutions which is a part of Stora Enso Packaging Solutions.
Career for a better climate. Every day.
Part of the global bioeconomy, Stora Enso is a leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, wooden construction and paper, and one of the largest private forest owners in the world. We believe that everything that is made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. Sustainability and responsible business practices are deeply embedded in our strategy.
About the position
As a Circular Concept Designer you will be responsible for creating and develop our business models and products, so a circular flow is possible. Focus area is packaging. You will be working as a design lead in product and service development projects and in conjunction with the SE design team. Your tasks include to developing our strategy and concepts for applying circular design principles in our future product and service offering. In order to succeed you will cooperate closely with internal and external stakeholders, seeking new partnerships and ideas for how to obtain.
You will be a part of a creative and entrepreneurial environment, working to impact the global environment by replacing one-way and single-use strategies with circular flows and re-use.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a person, who is driven and passionate about creation and have 2-3 years’ experience in product design or similar. Most important is your ability to turn ideas on paper into reality and actions. Your proficiency is likely based on a degree in product/industrial design or courses related to sustainability and/or circular economy, but we will also accept candidates with a degree in Economics or Engineering, with a proven track record of establishing new business models and with a clear interest in product design and packaging materials. It is beneficial if you have knowledge about circular concept design and packaging materials. You are doer, who likes to action, who is not afraid to seek new contacts and partnerships. You are able to function and thrive in a rapidly evolving team and environment. You also like to solve problems.
Our culture and work towards a more sustainable future is based on these themes which, we hope, will resonate with you as well:
• Create customer value: Demonstrates drive to create value for our customers by understanding their needs and our capabilities.
• Drive Business Performance: Demonstrates the ability to translate strategy to action by making decisions, delivering results and proactively looking for new business opportunities.
• Do what's right: Lives by and stands up for our values. Treats everyone fairly and respectfully and acts with integrity according to our Code.
• Inspire and motivate: Inspires and motivates by providing a clear direction towards a compelling future, offering clarity and support along the journey.
• Manage and Grow: Ensures delivery and value whilst nurturing performance, diversity and inclusion.
Additional information
We work with the recruitment process on an ongoing basis, so apply as soon as possible, but no later than August 10th, 2022. Because of the holidays we will start the selection process in August and will unfortunately not be able to answer any questions during July. We accept applications submitted only through our recruitment system. Your application must include a CV and a cover letter. In the cover letter, we want you to justify why you are suitable for de position.
Hiring manager Patricia Oddshammar, Patricia.oddshammar@storaenso.com, is happy to answer your questions about the position. Other questions can be directed to Recruitment Specialist Matilda Bernthson, matilda.bernthson@storaenso.com.
What happens after you apply?
To prepare yourself for our recruitment process, please explore the page provided: https://www.storaenso.com/en/careers/applying-for-a-job
See our film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUElPYaxgqs&t
We believe diversity strengthens our competitiveness and contributes to better decision-making. Diverse working teams help us to explore different perspectives and challenge our way of thinking. We work actively to increase diversity in the workplace and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Stora Enso is an equal opportunity employer and follows non-discriminatory practices.
Based on the location and level of the position the normal recruitment process could in addition entail, video interview, aptitude tests, and pre-employment actions such as; background checks, references, health check-up and drug test as part of the final stages. You will be informed to what is applicable to the role during the recruitment process.