Senior Graphic Designer packaging.

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

Job summary

A leading company in the toy industry is seeking a qualified graphic/packaging designer with 5-7 years of experience to manage the packaging design process. The role involves collaborating with various teams, mentoring juniors, and ensuring designs meet the brief while adhering to budget and timelines. Strong communication and creative problem-solving skills are essential, along with proficiency in graphic software.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in the toy/youth market.
• Skilled in logo creation, style guides, and pack structure.

Responsibilities

• Project manage the packaging design process from conception to production.
• Liaise with global colleagues and vendors to resolve design issues.
• Support, supervise, and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Communication

Creative problem-solving

Graphic design

Team player

Education

Qualified graphic/packaging designer

Tools

Graphic software

Job description

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• To project manage the packaging design process from conception through to production. Delivering designs (both graphics and pack structure) which fully satisfy the brief, are within budget and are on time, by working closely with the Marketing, Product, Engineering and PI teams.
• Liaise with global colleagues and remote vendors to resolve design and manufacturing issues.
• Track and control the pack design to maintain product cost, focus and schedule, via relevant planning documents, as a senior team player.
• Fully support, supervise, and mentor more junior members of the team (direct colleagues and the wider group).
• Proactively brainstorm and research initial concepts/designs including competitor packs.
• Understand and interpret briefs from the global product design and marketing teams.
• Provide written briefs for artwork, illustrations, photography, and translations to external suppliers, always maintaining good relationships.
• Direct, coordinate, and attend photo shoots (often with child models), as agreed with Marketing.
• Keep current with competitor/fashionable packs/trends.
• Liaise with PI team on safety and legal pack requirements.
• Consult with product designers and engineering on features, functions, costs, and manufacturing issues.
• Record all relevant project details and maintain current project files for archiving.
• Attend project meetings and be responsible for completing pack specification documents.
• Analyze all quotes to confirm content and explore value engineering solutions.
• Negotiate costs for outsourced artwork, mock-ups, pack construction, illustrations, translations, and photography.
• Support approval processes for proofs, layouts, and final print runs.
• Coordinate and analyze information between global offices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and licensors.
• Occasional international travel and off-site meetings.
• Plan timelines effectively using provided milestone and planning documents.
• Monitor schedules through to production.
• Provide pack mock-ups for previews, sample selections, and listings as needed.
• Drive new initiatives and procedures within the department.
• Review own work and others' constructively, acknowledging strengths and weaknesses.
• Share knowledge within and outside the department.
• Guide and support team members with workload and meetings, setting a positive example.
• Be a respected source of advice and guidance, contributing to team and company morale.
• Always consider the wider business perspective in product development decisions.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience: Qualified graphic/packaging designer or equivalent, with 5-7 years in the toy/youth market. Skilled in logo creation, style guides, pack structure, graphic design, and current production techniques. Excellent communication skills are essential.

4a. Essential Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivated, dedicated, and eager for personal growth.
• Strong knowledge of graphic software, print, and photography.
• Professional conduct, excellent communication, and aesthetic sense.
• Creative problem-solving skills, initiative, and the ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Organized, able to manage budgets and schedules, and work under pressure.
• Proactive, responsible, and a good team player with a positive attitude.
• Ability to see the big picture and prioritize effectively.