Designer

Reed; Stretford; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

Flexible working hours

Possibility of becoming permanent

Car park

Job summary

A leading B2C business is seeking a talented temporary Designer to manage print and packaging projects. You will collaborate closely with the Design Manager and Marketing team, ensuring all designs are consistent and engaging. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in packaging design and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and competitive benefits including 25 days of holiday and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an artworker/designer.
• Preferably have packaging experience working on consumer products.
• Must have experience of setting print artwork for Litho & Flexo.
• Possess a strong packaging background with a portfolio.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills under pressure.
• Self-motivated with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong presentation skills across multiple brands.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Design Manager and Marketing team.
• Manage multiple design projects from concept through completion.
• Ensure designs meet brand guidelines.
• Create packaging artwork for various print processes.
• Assist in video editing and photography.

Skills

Experience as an artworker/designer

Packaging experience

Setting print artwork

Packaging background

Project management

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Presentation skills

Adobe Creative Cloud

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft 365

Job description

This range is provided by Reed. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Recruitment Manager - Marketing & Digital

• Location: Manchester – Hybrid – 2 days at home, 3 in office
• Job Type: Temporary – 6 months

We are seeking a talented and experienced Designer to join a dynamic team within a successful B2C business on a temporary basis. You must be available to start work in August.

This role requires a creative individual who is comfortable managing the entire print and packaging process from brief to completion. You will work closely with the Design Manager and Marketing team to produce a wide range of brand-consistent communication materials for both print and digital media.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Design Manager and Marketing team to meet the company's design needs.
• Manage multiple design projects from concept through completion.
• Ensure all designs are consistent with brand guidelines and meet company standards.
• Comfortably switch between print and digital media projects.
• Create packaging artwork and ensure it is prepared for various printing processes, including Litho and Flexo.
• Assist in other creative tasks such as video editing and photography as needed.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience as an artworker/designer
• Preferably have packaging experience working on consumer products – desirable
• Must have experience of setting print artwork for different print processes using Litho & Flexo is Essential
• Possess a strong packaging background – with a strong portfolio to showcase your skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Self-motivated with a keen eye for detail and a completionist attitude.
• Strong presentation skills and experience working in a fast-paced environment across multiple brands.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with wider teams.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft 365 – Essential
• Experience in creating packaging artwork is essential.
• Video editing and photography skills are desirable but not essential.
• Available to start in August
• Salary £40k basic - negotiable - depending on experience
• Hybrid role – 2 days at home, 3 in office
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension
• Flexible working hours, 35 hour week, Friday 1pm finish
• Car park
• Possibility of becoming permanent

To apply for this temporary Designer position, please submit your CV, my client is looking for an August start date!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design and Art/Creative

• Industries

  Graphic Design, Retail, and Design Services

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