Designer (Midweight to Senior Level)

Paladone; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative design company in Shoreham-by-Sea is seeking a Designer to join their Creative Team. The role includes working on product and packaging designs from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines. Candidates should have at least 4 years of relevant experience, strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and a trend-led portfolio. The position offers a collaborative environment with mentorship opportunities. Competitive benefits and work-life balance are provided.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Staff discount (35% off wholesale)

Paid medical/dental time off

Funded social events

Tailored training plans

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in product/packaging design for midweight, 6+ years for senior.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Creative portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging product and packaging concepts.
• Work with major licensed brands' style guides.
• Conduct market and design trend research.
• Create accurate, print-ready artwork.
• Collaborate with various teams.
• Mentor junior and midweight designers.
• Identify opportunities for design process improvements.

Skills

Product and packaging design

Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

Conceptual thinking

Attention to detail

Time-management

Job description

Location: This is an office-based role, working 5 days per week at our Shoreham-by-Sea headquarters.

Would you like to join a fast-growing, creative, global company?

Do you have a passion for product and packaging design—from concept to creation—and the ability to deliver eye-catching, trend‑led creative work?

Would you like the chance to work with some of the world's best‑known brands such as Disney, Harry Potter, Marvel, and Warner Bros?

If so, we want you to join our Creative Team at Paladone and become part of our journey. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated designer to make a real creative impact within a collaborative, talented team.

Who are Paladone?

Paladone is a global wholesale giftware company on a mission to create trend‑led lifestyle products that put a smile on customers' faces worldwide.

Alongside our own branded ranges, we design and produce a comprehensive selection of licensed giftware for partners such as Disney, Marvel, DC Comics, Harry Potter & Many More!!!!

We are proud to be part of Paladone Group Holdings, which also includes WeCool Toys: a global designer and manufacturer of toys, crafts, and compounds.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a talented and driven Designer (Midweight to Senior level) to join our Creative Team. Reporting to the Lead Designer, you’ll work across the full design process from initial concept through to final artwork—creating innovative, trend‑led product and packaging designs that excite customers and support commercial goals.

Depending on your experience, you may also take a lead role in mentoring junior designers, managing workloads, and contributing to the development of new ranges and processes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Concept to Creation: Design engaging product and packaging concepts across multiple ranges and licenses, from sketch to final artwork.
• Brand & Style Guides: Work with major licensed brands, ensuring creative outputs meet licensor style guides and brand standards.
• Trend & Research: Conduct market and design trend research, identifying opportunities and presenting ideas for new ranges.
• Artwork & Delivery: Create accurate, print‑ready artwork for packaging, cutter guides, and on‑shelf visuals.
• Collaboration: Partner closely with Creative, Product Development, Sales, and Marketing teams to deliver commercially successful designs.
• Mentorship (Senior Level): Support, mentor, and review the work of junior and midweight designers, sharing feedback and ensuring quality standards.
• Innovation & Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance design processes, templates, and creative outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

Essential

• Proven experience in product and/or packaging design (minimum 4+ years for midweight, 6+ years for senior).
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• A creative, trend‑led portfolio that demonstrates conceptual thinking and commercial awareness.
• Excellent attention to detail, layout, and typography skills.
• Strong communication and time‑management skills.
• Understanding of print production and packaging formats.

Desirable

• Experience working with licensed brands.
• Photography and presentation skills (mock‑ups, lifestyle imagery).
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior designers (for senior applicants).

What we will offer

• Holiday & Work Life Balance: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme, flexible hours, hybrid working (1‑2 days WFH), Christmas closure, shorter working day on your birthday.
• Financial Benefits: Staff discount (35% off wholesale), bonus opportunities, access to financial advisors, discounted legal services, tech & furniture purchase scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing: Paid medical/dental time off, free eye tests, flu vaccinations, wellbeing days, cycle‑to‑work scheme, mental health support and coaching.
• Social & Culture: Funded social events, annual sports day, company Christmas party, team social budget, social & sports committees.
• Learning & Development: Tailored training plans, ILM leadership courses, LinkedIn Learning, and opportunities to earn qualifications.
• Recognition & Reward: Annual pay review, performance bonus, long‑service awards, employee benefit trust, kudos portal, refer‑friend scheme.

What’s next

If you are ready to join the Paladone team then click apply and submit your resume, covering letter. We aim to respond to all applicants within 10 working days.

• Please note that due to requirements of this role, the successful applicant will be required to work onsite 5 days per week with limited working from home opportunities.