Midweight Packaging Designer

Creative Resource; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Resource in Manchester is partnering with a growing toy company to recruit a Midweight Packaging Designer. This role covers end-to-end packaging design, from concept through artwork to print-ready production, with responsibility for multiple SKUs.

You will create print-ready CMYK and Pantone files, dielines, factory specs, and ancillary materials such as POS and instruction manuals, while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced studio.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of packaging design and artwork experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end packaging design from concept to artwork and print-ready production.
• Create print-ready CMYK/Pantone files, dielines, and factory specs for multiple SKUs.
• Design POS, instruction manuals and other retail materials; support on product surface design.

Skills

Packaging design

Artwork

Print production

Typography

Job description

We’re working with a growing toy company who are looking for a Midweight Packaging Designer to join their busy design team.

Our Client

A toy company that supplies UK and International retailers with some major brand names and they’re entering another growth phase. They work 5 days per week from their studio in Manchester.

The Role

This is an end to end Packaging Design role - they need someone who can work from concept through to artwork and print-ready production, not just making it "look nice" but executing it flawlessly and accurately. You’ll create and finalise packaging artwork across multiple SKU’s, create print ready files (CMYK, pantone, dielines, factory specs) as well as designing POS, instruction manuals and other retail materials. You’ll also support on character graphics and product surface design.

You

We’re looking for someone with 2+ years’ experience in Packaging Design and Artwork, either agency or inhouse. You’ll have solid experience of packaging production techniques, have excellent layout and typographic skills, as well as a sharp eye for detail. You’ll be comfortable working in a fast-paced commercial design team.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion within the sectors we serve. We encourage applications for this role from all backgrounds and communities and offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, and any other protected status. Should you require any reasonable adjustments at any point in the recruitment process we are very happy to discuss and work with you to accommodate these.