Lead Graphic Designer

Talent Guardian; Worcester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative FMCG brand is seeking a Lead Graphic Designer to elevate their visual identity. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the creative direction of products and packaging while mentoring a talented team. You'll collaborate with various departments to bring campaigns to life, ensuring that every design resonates with families worldwide. Join a vibrant studio in the Worcestershire countryside where creativity thrives, and make a lasting impact on globally recognized brands. If you're passionate about design and storytelling, this is the perfect chance to grow your career!

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Vibrant studio

Opportunities for personal growth

Creative freedom

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in graphic design, either agency or in-house.
• Strong portfolio showcasing branding, packaging, and digital design.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead design projects from concept to final delivery.
• Create engaging packaging and marketing assets.
• Mentor junior designers and manage graphic design workload.

Skills

Graphic Design

Branding

Packaging Design

Digital Design

Visual Storytelling

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Are you a senior creative with a passion for design?

We re working with a vibrant and fast-growing FMCG brand that s looking for a Lead Graphic Designer to join their in-house 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, creativity, and bringing ideas to life visually

Why Join Our Client?

• Work in a vibrant, purpose-built studio 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

Apply today with your CV and portfolio!