Junior Graphic Designer

Craftis Ltd - Certified B Corp™; Towcester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Craftis Ltd, a Certified B Corporation, is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer for a 30-hour, four-day on-site role in Towcester. You will create fun party bags, packaging, and activity products for the UK’s leading supplier of children's activity packs, while adhering to brand guidelines and deadlines.

You'll amend artwork, prepare print-ready files, and collaborate with design and sales teams to turn briefs into engaging visuals for kids.

Qualifications

• Proven graphic design experience with a portfolio.
• Strong freehand drawing skills for children\'s characters.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite with Illustrator emphasis.
• Experience in preparing artwork for factory production is a plus.
• Digital assets creation for websites and social media is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Amend artwork based on customer or internal feedback.
• Produce original designs to a high standard for party bags and packaging.
• Prepare print-ready artwork and coordinate factory orders in the UK and China.
• Collaborate with design and sales teams on client briefs.

Skills

Graphic design

Freehand drawing

Adobe Illustrator

Brand guidelines

Education

Degree in Design/Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Company Description Craftis Ltd is a Certified B Corporation™ that specialises in creating engaging family dining experiences through innovative, environmentally responsible products for children.

Role Description: The Junior Graphic Designer role is 4 days (30hours), on-site, based in Towcester. (Within a 40-minute maximum commute)

Create fun and engaging party bags, grab-and-go items, tabletop activities, products, and packaging for the UK’s leading supplier of children’s activity packs

Amend artwork as per customer/internal feedback

Produce original designs to a high standard

Have a fantastic imagination to create engaging children's puzzles and characters

Ability to work methodically to meet deadlines

Work within client, budget, colour palette, and brand guideline constraints

Work on new innovative product ideas

Study design briefs and determine requirements

Work closely with the design and sales teams on client briefs

Prepare print-ready artwork and place orders with our factories in both the UK and China

Work quickly while remaining precise and meticulous

Conceptualize visuals for key meetings

A thirst for learning and self-improvement, constantly seeking better ways of working

Qualifications

Proven graphic design experience (Portfolio of work)

Strong freehand drawing is essential for creating fun children's characters when required

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite with a strong emphasis on Illustrator (Photoshop and InDesign skills will also be beneficial)

Experience in preparing artwork for factory production (But not essential)

Digital experience - preparing e-shots, website imagery, and social media posts is preferred but not essential

A keen eye for detail and creative awareness

Good colour and design awareness

Imaginative content that resonates with children's products

Strong attention to detail, ability to follow brand guidelines, and willingness to learn from feedback in a collaborative studio environment.

Knowledge of children's party products and how children use them

A degree in Design/Graphic Design or a related field

Within a 40-minute maximum commute