Junior Designer - Artwork / Product design

THE OPPORTUNITY HUB UK LTD; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's consumer goods company is seeking a creative designer to join their team in Aylesbury. The role involves creating engaging design assets, supporting packaging development, and managing multiple design projects. Candidates should have expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, a strong design portfolio, and knowledge of print production. Experience with children's product design is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven design portfolio required.
• Experience in commercial artwork creation.
• Knowledge of brand guidelines implementation essential.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging design assets using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Support packaging artwork development.
• Handle multiple concurrent design projects.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Print production processes

Artwork preparation

Layout and typography

Digital asset management

Job description

Role Purpose An exciting opportunity for a creative designer to join an established children's consumer goods brand, focusing on new product development and rebranding initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging design assets using Adobe Creative Suite
• Support packaging artwork development
• Participate in creative brainstorming sessions
• Execute technical retouching and visualisation
• Prepare print-ready artwork
• Maintain brand consistency across projects
• Follow detailed design briefs
• Contribute to team communications

Project Management

• Handle multiple concurrent design projects
• Meet production deadlines consistently
• Collaborate with senior design team
• Support workflow organisation

Required Skills and Expertise

• Expert in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Understanding of print production processes
• Knowledge of technical specifications
• Strong artwork preparation abilities
• Attention to layout and typography
• Digital asset management expertise

Essential Experience

• Proven design portfolio
• Commercial artwork creation
• Print production knowledge
• Brand guidelines implementation
• Creative problem-solving abilities

Desirable Qualities

• Children's product design experience
• Understanding of sustainable packaging
• Knowledge of toy industry trends
• Creative arts background
• Portfolio demonstrating playful design work