Senior Graphic Designer

Skinnydip London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Holiday

Flexi time

Career development opportunities

Fun office environment

Job summary

A trendy fashion brand in Greater London is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer with at least 5 years of experience, specializing in product design. The role involves collaborating with retailers on unique product ranges, creating bespoke packaging, and managing product development alongside suppliers. Applicants should be highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator and possess a strong background in print and graphic design. The company offers an engaging office environment, opportunities for career growth, and benefits like unlimited paid holiday and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a design role ideally at a brand/retailer.
• Understanding of the design and development process with experience working with Far East suppliers.
• Ability to prioritise workload and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Work with design manager to set trend direction.
• Collaborate with retailers to design and develop products.
• Create bespoke packaging for designed products.
• Develop unique ranges from initial mood board to final product.
• Draw up CADs and create technical design packs.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure correct product development.
• Track and monitor product development process.
• Work with stakeholders including account managers and production team.

Skills

Creative with a commercial eye

Strong within print and graphic design

Highly proficient in Adobe packages

Experience with licensed ranges

Team player with positive attitude

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

CAD software

Job description

We’re looking for a talented and experienced Senior Graphic Designer specialising in PRODUCT DESIGN to join our growing wholesale team with a minimum of 5 years’ experience. Prior experience within a similar role is a necessity.

About the Role

Responsibilities

• Working with our design manager in setting general trend direction.
• Working with major retailers to design and product develop; specialising in non clothing - bags, jewellery, hydration, tech, gifting and beauty.
• Creating bespoke packaging for products designed.
• Developing unique and creative ranges from initial mood board to final product.
• Drawing up CADs predominately via Adobe Illustrator and then turning these into functional and technical design packs to be sent off to our suppliers to be made.
• Liaising closely with our suppliers in the Far East in ensuring products are developed correctly.
• Keeping a critical path and tracking/monitoring the product development process.
• Taking ownership of your accounts and working efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Closely working with other stakeholders in the business including wholesale account managers and our production team.
• Uploading designs for approvals on licensing systems
• Flagging issues and resolving technical design queries
• Assistance with ad-hoc projects.

Qualifications

• A minimum 5 years’ experience in a design role ideally at a brand/retailer.
• Creative with a commercial eye.
• Strong within print and graphic design.
• Ideally would have experience working with licensed ranges.
• Highly proficient in Adobe packages with a strong emphasis on Adobe Illustrator,
• An understanding of the design and development process with experience working with Far East suppliers.
• Understanding on how to prioritise workload and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• A motivated team player with a positive attitude, willingness to learn and happy to work across different product categories

The Skinnydip Experience – what we can offer you

• A platform to showcase your talent and have your designs in major retailers across the world.
• Progression and career development.
• A fun and relaxed office environment – just check out our TikTok!
• Unlimited Paid Holiday – yes that is correct!
• Flexi time – start early/finish early or start later/finish later