Packaging & Labelling
Packaging Design & Technical Development skills assessment
Packaging designers and technologists protect products and sell them. This scorecard covers structural design, artwork, materials, testing, compliance and sustainability.
- 10 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 5 starting levels
The 10 Packaging Design & Technical Development skills you can score
These are the default Packaging Design & Technical Development skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every operator, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Structural Packaging Design and CAD
Designs pack structures in CAD that protect the product, run on packing lines and control cost.
Graphic Artwork and Print Specifications
Prepares and checks artwork and print specifications so packs print correctly and on brand.
Materials Selection and Performance Requirements
Selects materials to meet strength, barrier and shelf-life needs and cost targets.
Testing for Transit, Shelf Life and Compression
Tests packaging for drop, vibration, compression and shelf life so it survives the supply chain.
Regulatory and Labelling Compliance
Ensures packaging and labelling meet food, dangerous goods and consumer law requirements.
Sustainability, Recyclability and Lifecycle Thinking
Designs to reduce material use and improve recyclability, weighing environmental impact across the life cycle.
Cost Reduction and Value Engineering
Finds savings in materials, freight and assembly without losing performance.
Supplier and Converter Collaboration
Works with suppliers and converters to make designs manufacturable.
Trials, Line Compatibility and Launch Support
Runs line trials and supports launches so new packs run smoothly on the machines.
Project Management and Documentation
Manages projects and keeps specifications and change records accurate.
Levels included with Packaging Design & Technical Development
Packaging Design & Technical Development starts with 5 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Grade” for packaging & labelling, so operators can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Junior Designer
- Packaging Designer
- Senior Designer
- Packaging Technologist
- Head of Packaging
How Packaging Design & Technical Development works in SkillScorer
Score
Each operator in a line is scored on the Packaging Design & Technical Development skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank operators, compare two side by side, or compare your lines against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Packaging Design & Technical Development skills need attention. Reports also follow each team leader's line.
Packaging Design & Technical Development scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Packaging Design & Technical Development scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Packaging Design & Technical Development scorecard covers 10 skills: Structural Packaging Design and CAD, Graphic Artwork and Print Specifications, Materials Selection and Performance Requirements, Testing for Transit, Shelf Life and Compression, Regulatory and Labelling Compliance, Sustainability, Recyclability and Lifecycle Thinking, Cost Reduction and Value Engineering, Supplier and Converter Collaboration, Trials, Line Compatibility and Launch Support and Project Management and Documentation. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are operators scored in Packaging Design & Technical Development?
Every operator is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one line and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Packaging Design & Technical Development?
Packaging Design & Technical Development starts with these levels (called “Grade” in the app): Junior Designer, Packaging Designer, Senior Designer, Packaging Technologist and Head of Packaging. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Packaging Design & Technical Development skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In packaging & labelling the app talks about operators, lines and team leaders, and you can change any of those words too.
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