Artist

Dovetail Recruitment Ltd; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Christmas bonus

Annual leave 22–27 days plus holidays

Private healthcare

Cash plan

Company pension

9am–5pm, Mon–Fri

Job summary

Dovetail Recruitment Ltd in Ringwood is seeking a skilled Artist/Illustrator to join a creative design team. You will translate concepts into accurate illustrations and production-ready designs, combining hand drawing with digital artwork to develop new products and surface graphics.

The role offers a stable environment with varied projects, the chance to work with international clients, and the opportunity to see your designs become real products on the shelf.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio showcasing accurate hand drawing, proportion and the ability to work from reference images.
• Experience producing illustrations, product artwork or commercial designs.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Ability to interpret creative briefs, follow style guides and develop original concepts.
• Excellent attention to detail and understanding of how artwork translates into finished products.
• Ability to manage individual projects while working collaboratively with a wider team.
• Previous experience in a freelance or employed Artist, Illustrator or product design role.

Responsibilities

• Develop artwork from initial concept through to final production-ready designs.
• Produce accurate, to-scale illustrations using reference images and hand drawing techniques.
• Use digital tools and traditional drawing methods to develop creative product concepts.
• Create new products from scratch and adapt existing products and tooling to develop new surface graphics and product ranges.
• Produce print-ready 2D artwork, packaging graphics, production files, 3D visuals, mock-ups and pallet render layouts.
• Create artwork using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Work closely with project managers and product development teams to deliver designs that meet project briefs and commercial requirements.
• Refine illustrations and designs in response to client feedback, style guides and production specifications.
• Contribute ideas, share knowledge and collaborate with colleagues across the design team.

Skills

Hand drawing

Proportion/scale

Product design

Reference images

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Artist / Illustrator Job in Ringwood

Artist, Illustrator, product design, Adobe Illustrator Jobs in Hampshire

Dovetail Recruitment is recruiting a talented Artist / Illustrator to join an award-winning business in Ringwood. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative individual with strong illustration skills, attention to detail and a passion for product design to join a collaborative, innovative design team.

We are looking for an Artist who can translate reference images and creative concepts into accurate, proportionate illustrations and visually engaging product designs. You will combine hand drawing and digital artwork skills to develop new products, create surface graphics and prepare production-ready files.

Whether you are a freelance Artist seeking a permanent position or an experienced Illustrator looking for your next career opportunity, this role offers a stable working environment, varied projects and the chance to see your designs become real products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop artwork from initial concept through to final production-ready designs.
• Produce accurate, to-scale illustrations using reference images and hand drawing techniques.
• Use digital tools and traditional drawing methods to develop creative product concepts.
• Create new products from scratch and adapt existing products and tooling to develop new surface graphics and product ranges.
• Produce print-ready 2D artwork, packaging graphics, production files, 3D visuals, mock-ups and pallet render layouts.
• Create artwork using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Work closely with project managers and product development teams to deliver designs that meet project briefs and commercial requirements.
• Refine illustrations and designs in response to client feedback, style guides and production specifications.
• Contribute ideas, share knowledge and collaborate with colleagues across the design team.

Skills and Experience Required

• A strong portfolio demonstrating accurate hand drawing, proportion, scale and the ability to work from reference images.
• Experience producing illustrations, product artwork or commercial designs.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• The ability to interpret creative briefs, follow style guides and develop original concepts.
• Excellent attention to detail and an understanding of how artwork translates into finished products.
• The ability to manage individual projects while working collaboratively with a wider team.
• Previous experience in a freelance or employed Artist, Illustrator or product design role.

Benefits

• Discretionary Christmas bonus.
• 22 days' annual leave plus UK bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after three years and 27 days after five years.
• Private healthcare through AXA PPP, including dental, optical, mental health support and Doctor at Hand.
• Cash plan through Exeter One Fund, covering additional treatments and private healthcare excess.
• Company pension.
• Monday to Friday working hours, 9am to 5pm, with a 30-minute lunch break.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a professional, award-winning business with an extensive portfolio of projects and international clients. You will have the freedom to contribute original ideas, develop your creative skills and collaborate with an experienced team.

If you enjoy combining illustration, product design and commercial creativity, this position offers the chance to see your work move from an initial concept to a finished product on the shelf.