The Company:
We are looking for a creative Packaging/ Artwork Designer - to join a busy and dynamic head office team. Working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll create packaging artwork across many brands. The ideal candidate will have a strong art working background and a good eye for detail. The company offer an excellent working environment, modern offices and great benefits, including great working hours. You will be joining a highly respected and dynamic company who have seen significant growth year on year and can offer excellent career opportunities.
The Role:
To manage and produce visually appealing Packaging designs across the full range of Products, across EMEA (includes other labelling such wash care)
Liaise with licensors to create packaging using appropriate style guides and help gain approval for the artwork that they produce.
Understand how the packaging is produced & print processes to “design for manufacture” ensuring that all designs are achievable and commercially viable.
Ensure that the requirements of key stakeholders are met in order to reach approved packaging e.g. Licensors, Customers and Sales teams.
Work with the internal team to ensure that key critical path dates are met on time and in full for each range launch date.
Specifically create print ready artwork, working with factories and manage the digital print proof (soft copy) stage and final print proof sign off
Create product renders where required, or FSDU/CDU and other POS sales materials
Mapping graphics on to product templates to create compelling packaging visuals.
Ability to artwork for factory production.
Conduct regular Comp Shops to keep aware of market trends, new packaging styles, & bring new ideas to the team
Skills Required:
Artworking experience including packaging.
Good level of understanding of Adobe Illustrator and InDesign.
Strong technical knowledge, including print processes and finishes.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Understanding and adhering to strict brand guidelines.
Demonstrate a high level of technical art working skills.
Ability to deal with multiple requests, simultaneously.
A thorough understanding of the various print methods and preparation of print ready artwork files.
Photoshop retouching skills an advantage but not essential.
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Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify.
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