Graphic Designer

MacGregor Black; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing toy brand in Watford is seeking a Graphic Designer to create high-quality visual assets for packaging, marketing campaigns, and more. The ideal candidate will have experience in the toy industry, strong Adobe skills, and the ability to work collaboratively to bring playful designs to life. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Graphic Designer within the toy industry or a related consumer product category.
• Strong understanding of licensed brand design and experience working with global entertainment properties.
• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and confident preparing artwork for print.

Responsibilities

• Design and adapt artwork for toy packaging and retail displays.
• Work with brand teams to ensure all designs align with guidelines.
• Support the development of marketing visuals for campaigns.

Skills

Graphic Design

Adobe Creative Suite

Attention to Detail

Collaborative Skills

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Graphic Designer

Do you have a passion for design and a flair for bringing playful, creative ideas to life?

Are you excited by the world of toys, entertainment, and licensed brands?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced creative team, where every project brings a new character, story, or challenge to design for?

Macgregor Black are partnering with a Growing Toy Brand on the search for a Graphic Designer. This is a permanent role based in Watford.

As the Graphic Designer, you’ll play a key role in creating high-quality visual assets that support product launches, packaging, retail displays, and marketing campaigns across a diverse licensed toy portfolio. This is a hands‑on, creative role suited to a designer who thrives in a fast-paced, fun, and collaborative environment - and who understands how to translate brand guidelines into engaging, child‑focused design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and adapt artwork for toy packaging, product inserts, POS materials, and retail displays.
• Work with global and regional brand teams to ensure all designs align with brand guidelines and licensor approvals.
• Support the development of marketing visuals for digital and social media campaigns.
• Create mock-ups and presentation boards for retailer pitches and product previews.
• Manage and prepare final artwork files for production, ensuring accuracy and print quality.
• Collaborate closely with the Product Development and Marketing teams to bring new toy concepts to life.
• Liaise with external suppliers, printers, and licensors to ensure timely delivery and brand compliance.
• Maintain consistency and creativity across all touchpoints, balancing fun, clarity, and commercial appeal.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Graphic Designer within the toy industry or a related consumer product category.
• Strong understanding of licensed brand design and experience working with global entertainment properties.
• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and confident preparing artwork for print.
• A creative thinker with strong attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a collaborative, can-do attitude.
• Passion for toys, characters, and storytelling through design.

Competitive salary + benefits.

Please contact Luke Boyle for more information today.