Product Designer

Merlin Entertainments - Corporate; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in Chertsey is seeking a creative Retail Designer to shape innovative retail products and packaging. You will manage projects from concept to design sign-off, ensuring brand consistency and integrity. The ideal candidate will have a BA in Product or Graphic Design, proficiency in Adobe software, and experience in packaging design. This role offers a competitive salary, annual leave, and other benefits.

Benefits

A competitive annual salary

33 days holiday

Merlin Annual Passes

Merlin Magic Pass

Company bonus

Private pension scheme

40% discount online off LEGO

25% discount in on-site retail shops

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar design role.
• Experience working with style guides and design assets.
• Understanding of gift and non-fashion products preferable.

Responsibilities

• Shape innovative retail products and packaging.
• Manage projects from concept to design sign-off.
• Ensure designs meet product and regulatory standards.

Skills

Proficient in Adobe Illustrator

Proficient in Photoshop

2D and 3D illustration

Experience in packaging design

Experience in product and graphic design

Education

BA Hons degree in Product Design or Graphic Design

Job description

What you'll bring to the team

We are seeking a creative and driven Retail Designer to shape innovative and compelling bespoke retail products and packaging across our attractions worldwide. You will manage projects from initial concept through to design sign-off, working closely with the global buying team to deliver on specific briefs and brand style guides. As a key brand guardian, you’ll ensure consistency and integrity across all retail products while bringing Merlin brands and IPs to life, helping create world-class guest experiences.

In this role, you will produce creative artwork and assets, contribute ideas for new products and assortments, and continually challenge and evolve our retail offering. Working in collaboration with the global buying and compliance teams, you’ll ensure all designs meet product and regulatory standards. You will help extend Merlin’s mission of creating “Memorable Experiences” beyond our attractions by developing retail products that surprise and delight our guests.

Qualifications & Experience

• BA Hons degree or equivalent in Product Design, Graphic Design or similar and proven experience in a similar design role.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Illustration 2D and 3D design. Experience in packaging design useful.
• Experience with product and graphic design across multi-product areas.
• Experience working with style guides and design assets.
• Experience within a fast-paced commercial environment.
• An understanding of gift and non-fashion products and the various associated manufacturing techniques preferable.

Benefits

• A competitive annual salary
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• ‘Enjoy the Ride’ Merlin Annual Passes - 6 in total per year, 1 for you, plus 5 to gift to loved ones!
• Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year’s service
• Company bonus
• Private pension scheme
• 40% discount online off LEGO
• 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Plus, many more…

Pay Range

Competitive