Senior E-commerce Design Manager

Goliath; Guildford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Goliath, located in Guildford, is seeking a highly skilled Graphic Designer with a strong focus on e-commerce. This role involves leading the creation of impactful product imagery, managing projects end-to-end, and collaborating with various teams to ensure high-quality outputs.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, a strong portfolio, and excellent skills in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on creative excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio demonstrating pack shots, product imagery, and Amazon A+ / e-commerce content.
• Expert-level Photoshop and image manipulation skills required.
• 5+ years’ experience within the creative sector focused on e-commerce and digital retail.
• Proven experience creating lifestyle imagery and enhanced brand content.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of pack shots and product imagery for digital marketing.
• Manage projects from concept to delivery with strong attention to detail.
• Collaborate with teams to align creative output with business objectives.
• Support and mentor junior team members while ensuring high standards.

Skills

Photoshop

Image Manipulation

Creative Design

Collaboration

Organisational Skills

Education

Degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About Goliath

Goliath is a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of toys and games. We have offices in 15 countries and distribution channels reaching over 100 countries. At Goliath, we believe in the power of a good product and the spark of innovation, where product is king and innovation is key. These principles have been the foundation of our success since our founding in 1980 by Adi Golad

• Lead the creation of best-in-class pack shots, product imagery, lifestyle assets, and Amazon A+ content, ensuring consistency, accuracy, compliance, and strong digital shelf presence across all SKUs
• Translate product features and marketing strategies into clear, engaging, conversion-focused visual storytelling
• Own projects from concept through to delivery, including briefing, art direction, execution, retouching, final QA, and asset delivery
• Define and uphold best practices across all imagery and assets
• Ensure all assets comply with Amazon and retailer-specific guidelines, proactively staying up to date with platform changes
• Manage and art direct internal or external product photoshoots, ensuring outputs are optimised for e-commerce use
• Retouch, composite, and enhance imagery to create premium, realistic, and commercially effective visuals
• Collaborate closely with marketing, product, commercial teams, suppliers, photographers, and external partners to align creative output with brand and sales objectives
• Continuously test, learn, and refine creative approaches based on performance insights and platform best practice
• Support and mentor junior team members, promoting high standards of quality, efficiency, and creative excellence

Job Requirements

• Strong portfolio demonstrating pack shots, product imagery, and Amazon A+ / e-commerce content
• Expert-level Photoshop and image manipulation skills
• Deep understanding of branding systems, digital retail environments, and how design impacts click-through, conversion, and product performance
• Proven ability to manage high-volume asset workflows without compromising quality or accuracy
• Exceptional attention to detail, particularly in product consistency, compliance, and presentation
• Ability to confidently present and justify creative decisions using commercial and user-focused rationale
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask effectively in fast-paced environments

Personal Attributes

• Highly creative, self-motivated, and proactive with a strong eye for detail and passion for continuous development
• Positive team player with excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of aesthetics, colour, lighting, photography, and consumer-focused communication, particularly within the toy / games market
• Able to work independently and under pressure while maintaining a constructive, solutions-focused mindset
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities with strong initiative and accountability
• Confident contributing ideas and recommendations while remaining flexible, personable, and collaborative
• Commercially aware with the ability to balance creativity, business goals, and practical execution
• Empathetic and professional, with strong awareness of how work impacts wider teams and business objectives

• Degree-level qualification in Graphic Design or equivalent
• 5+ years’ experience within the creative sector, with a strong focus on e-commerce and digital retail
• Proven experience creating pack shots, product & lifestyle imagery, infographics, and Amazon A+ / enhanced brand content
• Strong understanding of e-commerce ecosystems, including Amazon, retailer PDPs, digital shelf best practice, and platform compliance standards
• Advanced expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop), including retouching, compositing, photography enhancement, and asset production workflows
• Experience using AI tools and workflows to create, enhance, or retouch photography and graphics
• Excellent understanding of digital production pipelines, file optimisation, asset delivery, and structured asset management systems
• Strong knowledge of conversion-centred design principles, image hierarchy, typography, infographic design, and mobile-first content
• Strong awareness of current and emerging design trends within online retail
• Excellent communication, organisational, and project management skills, with experience managing multiple stakeholders, timelines, budgets, and schedules
• Experience working across global markets, including localisation and adaptation of assets
• Motion design or video editing experience desirable