Creative Artworker: Print, Packaging & Digital

Magpie Studio; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

20 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Magpie Studio is a branding agency in Shoreditch seeking a skilled Creative Artworker to turn approved concepts into print, packaging and digital artwork with accuracy and craft. You’ll collaborate with the senior team to extend designs across assets, manage multiple projects, and ensure production-ready files while upholding high standards.

This role requires 3+ years in a design setting and a strong eye for typography, layout and colour.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in creative artwork or production within a design studio, branding agency or similarly creative environment.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong craft and attention to detail across print and digital.
• Proficiency in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, with experience preparing production-ready artwork.
• Strong knowledge of print and production processes, including colour, repro, specifications, proofs and finishes.
• Experience creating and adapting digital assets across multiple formats and specifications, including high-volume deliverables.
• A strong eye for typography, layout and composition, with good design sensitivity when adapting creative.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail, with an organised approach to files, version control and quality assurance.
• A natural collaborator, with an open, proactive and positive mindset, comfortable working with teams, clients and external partners.
• Curiosity about new production techniques, tools and technologies.
• Experience in packaging/FMCG, retouching or basic motion skills such as After Effects is an advantage, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate, beautifully crafted artwork across print, packaging and digital, maintaining the integrity and quality of the approved creative direction.
• Independently extend approved designs across suites of assets, layouts, formats, markets and channels.
• Work confidently across both high-volume production requirements and more bespoke, craft-led deliverables.
• Create and adapt digital assets accurately and efficiently across a range of formats and specifications, managing multiple versions and outputs while maintaining consistency and attention to detail.
• Set up documents, schematics, nets and cutter guides; prepare scatter proofs and GMGs; help establish and interpret print specifications; prepare final print-ready artwork; and check proofs and production files.
• Support the creative team with comps, mockups and client-ready visuals, including image retouching and manipulation where required.
• Check your work thoroughly throughout the production process, identifying inconsistencies, technical issues and potential errors before delivery.
• Proactively manage your time and workload across multiple projects and deadlines, maintaining clear, well-organised files, naming and version control, and communicating early when priorities, timings or requirements need clarification.
• Work productively with designers, Client Services, clients, production partners and partner agencies, communicating clearly, seeking feedback, developing your skills and knowledge, and helping find solutions when challenges arise.

Skills

3+ years experience

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Print production

Typography

Time management

Collaboration

FMCG packaging (adv)

After Effects (adv)

Tools

After Effects

Job description

Magpie Studio is a branding agency in Shoreditch seeking a skilled Creative Artworker to turn approved concepts into print, packaging and digital artwork with accuracy and craft. You’ll collaborate with the senior team to extend designs across assets, manage multiple projects, and ensure production-ready files while upholding high standards.

This role requires 3+ years in a design setting and a strong eye for typography, layout and colour.