Graphic and Packaging Designer

• Up to £28,000 DOE
• Hybrid working
• Wellness program + brilliant opportunity for growth

We are working with a successful gift and beauty brand that supplies creative and trend-led products to leading retailers globally and in the UK. They are seeking a talented and experienced Graphic and Packaging Designer to join their friendly creative team!This is a broad role where you will be working across a range of duties, including product and packaging concept designs, artwork, design administration, and working closely with the brand’s Product Development team to stay on top of trend and product research.You will be a skilled, multi-disciplined designer with a broad portfolio, great artworking skills, and an advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for a varied design role, a supportive culture, and is passionate about creating beautiful and commercial products!Key duties of this Graphic and Packaging Design role:

• Demonstrate strong proficiency in print-based design work.
• Develop die cuts and artwork for various packaging types, including boxes, labels, gift sets, and displays.
• Generate fresh and innovative designs based on briefs and emerging trends.
• Ensure that product designs align with our brand strategy to drive profitable brand growth.
• Collaborate closely with product developers to deliver trend-setting, inspirational products to our customers on time.
• Participate in collaborative planning and design processes, including briefing samples and creating artwork for packaging and related materials.
• Continuously monitor the market to ensure that our product and packaging designs are consistent with our brand proposition and our target retailers' expectations.
• Deliver a variety of design disciplines, encompassing product design and visualisation, illustration, typography, and photographic art direction.
• Prepare compelling presentations for our sales team.
• Produce marketing materials, such as brochures, trade show graphics, social media posts, and web banners.
• Adhere to existing brand guidelines and maintain brand consistency.

Experience needed for this Graphic and Packaging Designer role:

• Strong experience within the gift or beauty sectors, with a strong focus on both product and packaging design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, primarily Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Powerpoint and a good understanding of Excel.
• Showcase a diverse portfolio that includes examples of product and packaging design.
• Strong expertise in artwork creation and file preparation for print, including experience with cutter guides and text-heavy packaging.
• Preferred experience in working with and briefing factories in the Far East.
• Comprehensive understanding of the print process.
• Some experience in designing marketing materials for both print and digital platforms.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced business environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across all levels of the organisation.