Lead Graphic Designer

Mookie Toys; Worcester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant toy brand as a Lead Graphic Designer in Worcester. You'll shape the visual identity of products and campaigns while mentoring a creative team. This role offers a chance to innovate and create impactful designs that resonate with families worldwide.

Benefits

Vibrant studio environment

Supportive team culture

Opportunities for personal growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in graphic design.
• Portfolio showcasing branding, packaging, and digital design.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of design projects from concept to delivery.
• Create engaging packaging and marketing assets.
• Guide and mentor junior designers.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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Are you a senior creative with a passion for imaginative toy design?

We're Mookie Toys, a vibrant and fast-growing toy brand that's looking for a highly creative Lead Graphic Designer to join our creative team in Worcester.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned designer to take a leading role in shaping how their brands are seen and felt around the world.

As Lead Graphic Designer, you'll help guide the creative direction of products, packaging, and communications—while mentoring others (2 Artworkers and 2 Graphic Designers) and ensuring every visual leaves a lasting impression on families worldwide.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Take ownership of design projects from concept through to final delivery

Create bold, engaging packaging, marketing assets, brand visuals, and digital content

Collaborate with product, marketing, and licensing teams to bring campaigns and ideas to life

Shape and evolve the visual language of in-house and licensed brands

Work closely with Brand Managers to ensure designs tell compelling stories and deliver commercial impact

Guide and mentor junior and mid-weight designers in a collaborative studio environment

Manage the day-to-day graphic design workload, including project assignment and tracking

Maintain the highest creative standards across all deliverables

What We're Looking For:

Minimum 5 years' experience in a graphic design role (agency or in-house)

A portfolio showcasing strong branding, packaging, and digital design capabilities

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

Exceptional attention to detail and understanding of visual storytelling

Strong communication and organisational skills

Experience with licensed brands is a plus

A passion for toys, playful creativity, and bringing fun, imaginative ideas to life visually

Why Join Mookie Toys?

Work in a vibrant, purpose-built studio barn set in the beautiful Worcestershire countryside

Be part of a supportive, idea-driven team where creativity is celebrated

Create products that bring fun to families across the world

Shape the look and feel of globally recognised brands while developing new ones

Room to grow—personally and professionally—as the business expands

Working Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm with an hour for lunch

Apply today with your CV and portfolio!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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