An exciting new opportunity exists for a dynamic and talented Design Artworker with a broad knowledge base and a passion for working in a fast-paced environment, to join an industry leading owner/manufacturer of two rapidly growing brands built on a proud 112-year history and a reputation for designing exceptional, sector defining products.
As a well-established provider of responsibly manufactured sleep solutions, our client places huge importance on social and environmental performance. They are category leaders in sustainable practices and are exceptionally proud to be B-Corp certified.
With a strong focus on the production of compelling artwork, the successful candidate will work across a diverse range of formats including packaging, product concepts, digital marketing assets, trade communications, POS, sales presentations, internal marketing comms. They have the opportunity to work across a broad range of projects for both our client’s rapidly growing portfolio of internal brands and own label projects for our client’s UK and international retail customers such as John Lewis and The White Company.
Reporting directly to the Marketing Manager and Senior Creative Manager in a matrix structure, in addition to working closely with the wider Marketing & eCom team, Sales & Hospitality teams, the post holder will benefit from working in a friendly and supportive environment in a role offering autonomy and flexibility alongside genuine opportunities to learn and develop their skillset.
Key Responsibilities
Help roll out Night Lark and The Fine Bedding Company brand identities across multiple formats, across online & offline platforms.
Process manage artwork creation and amends from the wider business in China & Estonia within our internal artwork approval system and in line with critical path timings.
Checking artwork on a technical level and taking into consideration how it will work with finished products e.g. sizing, cutter guides, colour proofing, preparing for print to the suppliers specifications.
Support with the roll out of new product launches for our internal brands and our retail customers, from packaging through to campaign roll out
Thinking creatively and collaboratively to produce new ideas across products, packaging and communications.
Produce accurate and high-quality work from first to final iteration.
Managing the filing and access to our branded visual assets library, including bespoke asset creation and re-sizing for our customers
Liaising with the Key Account Managers and Marketing Teams to ensure retailer artwork requirements are delivered on brief and on time.
Use insight derived from within the business and wider industry practices to drive improved designs.
Skills & Experience
Graphic brand design experience and training.
Confident using InDesign, photoshop and/or Illustrator on a day-to-day basis.
Experience creating designs to production/artwork level for digital and print e.g. digital marketing assets
Technical experience artworking to print specifications e.g. packaging, POS, marketing collateral.
Knowledge of the retail & textiles sector would be advantageous.
Up-to-date knowledge of industry software.
Effective Communicator – ability to communicate updates and issues.
Attention to detail – ensures accurate delivery of information and collateral in a timely and effective manner.
Organisation & time management – Uses time effectively and efficiently and works well under time pressure and to set deadlines.
Personal Learning – Seeks feedback and reacts / learns from experience.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate, highly talented Design Artworker to join a B-Corp organisation that has a proud history and a bright future. In addition to a competitive salary, the impressive benefits package includes 25 days holiday (plus national bank holidays), healthcare, employee discounts, part remote working, a day off for your child’s first school day and a 3pm finish on Fridays. Apply now!
Location: Manchester, England
Salary: Up to £24000.00 per annum + Hybrid Working + Fantastic Benefits