Simon Clegg
About Simon Clegg
Simon Clegg is a Senior Product Designer at Berry Global, Inc., where he has worked since 2014. He specializes in designing rigid plastic packaging and engages directly with clients to create tailored solutions.
Work at Berry Global
Simon Clegg has served as a Senior Product Designer at Berry Global, Inc. since 2014. In this role, he focuses on designing rigid plastic packaging solutions tailored to client specifications. Clegg engages directly with clients to understand their packaging needs, ensuring that the solutions developed align with market trends and consumer preferences. He has played a significant role in the transition from RPC Group to Berry Global following the acquisition in 2019, contributing to the integration of design practices within the organization.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Before joining Berry Global, Simon Clegg worked at Ceravision Limited as a Senior Product Designer from 2012 to 2014. He also held the position of Product Design Manager at Rollatherm International Group from 2005 to 2012. His earlier roles include Project Manager at Maclaren and Chelsom Limited, as well as Product Manager at Industex. These positions provided Clegg with extensive experience in product design and project management across various industries.
Education and Expertise
Simon Clegg studied at the University of Central Lancashire, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Hons in Industrial and Product Design from 1995 to 1998. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in designing packaging solutions. Clegg specializes in using techniques such as thermoforming, blow moulding, and injection moulding to create effective packaging designs that meet consumer demands.
Skills in Packaging Design
Clegg's role as a Senior Product Designer involves close collaboration with marketing experts and other designers to ensure that packaging designs are aligned with current market trends and consumer tastes. He produces 3D prototypes for both client and management analysis, which helps in verifying that the packaging designs meet branding requirements and consumer expectations. His skills in this area contribute to the overall effectiveness of the packaging solutions developed at Berry Global.
Career Timeline
Simon Clegg's career spans several key positions in product design and management. He began his professional journey at Arvinmeritor Exhaust as CAD Systems Management from 1996 to 1998. Following this, he worked at Chelsom Limited and Industex before moving into project management roles. His diverse experience includes significant positions at Rollatherm International Group and Ceravision Limited, culminating in his current role at Berry Global, where he has been for nearly a decade.