Graphic Designer

Talent Guardian; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Job summary

Talent Guardian, Harrogate, is seeking a Creative Graphic Designer to bring product and brand ideas to life in a toy-focused business. You’ll transform briefs into eye-catching designs across print and digital, from packaging to campaigns, while upholding brand identity.

The role offers Monday-to-Friday work with hybrid flexibility, a varied creative remit, and the chance to work with a collaborative team to develop your skills and take on new projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Graphic Design or a related subject.
• Minimum 1 year post-graduate experience.
• Portfolio demonstrating print and digital design.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and related design tools.
• Solid understanding of typography, colour, layout and production prep.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and designs for toy products, packaging and marketing campaigns.
• Create artwork for print and digital channels (social, ads, promotional materials).
• Take projects from idea to final artwork, meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Maintain brand identity across products and communications.
• Collaborate with colleagues to turn briefs into clear, engaging designs.
• Keep up with design trends and bring fresh ideas to the team.

Skills

Creative mindset

Portfolio development

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Graphic Design degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Are you a creative Graphic Designer who loves bringing ideas to life? We're recruiting for a talented, imaginative designer to join a growing toy business in Harrogate, creating engaging visuals for products and brands that bring fun to families.

You'll work across a variety of projects, helping shape how toys are presented, promoted and enjoyed. You'll need to be genuinely creative, full of ideas and confident turning a brief into eye-catching design.

What you'll do

• Develop creative concepts and designs for toy products, packaging and marketing campaigns.
• Create artwork for print and digital channels, including social media, advertising and promotional materials.
• Take projects from initial idea through to final artwork, managing deadlines and maintaining high standards.
• Help keep brand identity consistent across products and communications.
• Work with colleagues across the business to turn briefs into clear, engaging designs.
• Keep up with design trends and bring fresh ideas to the team.

What you'll bring

• A degree in Graphic Design or a related subject, plus at least one year of post-graduate experience.
• A genuinely creative mindset and the confidence to contribute original ideas.
• A portfolio that shows your creativity and range across print and digital design.
• Confidence using Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant design tools.
• A good understanding of typography, colour, layout and the preparation of artwork for production.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage deadlines.

What's on offer

• A varied creative role in the toys sector.
• A collaborative team and the chance to contribute ideas from concept through to finished design.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and take on new projects.
• Monday-to-Friday working with hybrid flexibility.
• A competitive salary, depending on experience.

If you're ready to bring your creativity to a role where your designs help make products stand out, we'd love to hear from you