Where does this role fit in?
As Packaging Artworker you are responsible for the creation of day-to-day artwork following the briefing, production, sampling and approval processes.
You are accountable for your own workload, managing jobs through to completion, working with the Packaging Design Manager you help manage the day-to-day artwork output.
You create commercial designs for use across all packaging areas including constructional and graphical elements. You support all areas of packaging as required; including women's, men’s, kids & home. You work closely with the brand guidelines to deliver commercial design solutions that meet the brief requirements.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
1. Deliver exceptional service to both internal and external customers.
2. Ensure activities add financial benefit to the business while minimizing costs.
3. Manage product availability efficiently.
4. Complete tasks timely and maintain efficient processes.
5. Build and maintain effective relationships with team members and stakeholders.
6. Take ownership of personal development and workload management.
7. Collaborate with the Packaging Designer Manager to develop packaging concepts and artwork aligned with the brand.
8. Innovate and deliver commercial packaging solutions across various categories.
9. Ensure brand consistency and future innovation.
10. Manage workload requirements and communicate progress effectively.
11. Maintain packaging supplier manuals in collaboration with the sourcing team.
12. Understand and meet design briefs, actively seeking improvement and cost-saving opportunities.
13. Stay updated with relevant industry practices and technical requirements.
14. Work with management systems to ensure timely completion of tasks.
15. Liaise with the sourcing team, B&M teams, and external suppliers as necessary.
16. Deliver packaging concepts to final artwork, including mock-ups, accurately and within deadlines.
17. Implement and contribute to the development of company brand guidelines.
Requirements
What can you bring to the table?
Just have a look below, if this sounds like you it’s definitely worth putting yourself forward:
18. Previous packaging design role with at least 3 years experience (retail / fashion preferable)
19. Packaging Design/Graphic Design related degree or equivalent
Have a portfolio which demonstrates:
20. Well rounded packaging design experience across multiple areas (ideally in a fashion or homeware environment)
21. Excellent knowledge of both constructional and graphical design
22. Creative thinking
23. Excellent knowledge of end-to-end design to print processes
24. Working knowledge of design briefs
25. Brand guidelines experience
26. High level of technical proficiency in Mac OS and Adobe CC software – with a focus on Illustrator
27. Excellent understanding of colour theory
28. Excellent working knowledge of packaging materials including papers/cards and fabrics
29. Excellent understanding of typography
30. Excellent communication, interpersonal and team skills
31. Collaborative; ability to develop strong relationships with suppliers and company departments
Competencies Required
32. Outstanding work management and organisational skills
33. Strong attention to detail
34. Proven ability to work well under pressure and change to tight deadlines
35. Commercial awareness
36. Enthusiastic and energetic
37. High degree of personal drive
38. Ability to work as part of a large commercial team
Benefits
Work’s a treat!
On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks:
39. 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays – we understand the importance of you getting some down time.
40. Annual Wellbeing Day – enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.
41. Pension Scheme – helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun!
42. Corporate Medical Cash Plan – claim back the cost of your medical treatments.
43. Smart Working Options – spend up to 40% of your working week from home.
44. So many savings – through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out.
45. Employee Assistance Programme – our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you’re happy, we’re happy.
46. Cycle to Work Scheme – save on the cost of biking to work.
47. Monthly Employee Awards - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus
48. Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day – we’re all about giving back… and having lots of fun in the process!
49. Referral scheme – know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,000 for a putting a good word in.
50. Wellbeing Programme – giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions.
51. Enhanced Family Friendly Leave – support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life.
We Value Diversity
We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.
We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.
At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we’re always stronger together.
ITG have a number of community groups (ERGs) available to employees which offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other. These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together
What next?
If you found yourself interested in knowing more, drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.
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