Designer

• Annual Salary: £40,000
• Location: Manchester – Hybrid – 2 days at home, 3 in office
• Job Type: Temporary – 6 months

We are seeking a talented and experienced Designer to join a dynamic team within a successful B2C business on a temporary basis. You must be available to start work in August.

This role requires a creative individual who is comfortable managing the entire print and packaging process from brief to completion. You will work closely with the Design Manager and Marketing team to produce a wide range of brand-consistent communication materials for both print and digital media.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Design Manager and Marketing team to meet the company's design needs.
• Manage multiple design projects from concept through completion.
• Ensure all designs are consistent with brand guidelines and meet company standards.
• Comfortably switch between print and digital media projects.
• Create packaging artwork and ensure it is prepared for various printing processes, including Litho and Flexo.
• Assist in other creative tasks such as video editing and photography as needed.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience as an artworker/designer
• Preferably have packaging experience working on consumer products – desirable
• Must have experience of setting print artwork for different print processes using Litho & Flexo is Essential
• Possess a strong packaging background – with a strong portfolio to showcase your skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Self-motivated with a keen eye for detail and a completionist attitude.
• Strong presentation skills and experience working in a fast-paced environment across multiple brands.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with wider teams.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft 365 – Essential
• Experience in creating packaging artwork is essential.
• Video editing and photography skills are desirable but not essential.
• Available to start in August

Benefits:

• Salary £40k basic - negotiable - depending on experience
• Hybrid role – 2 days at home, 3 in office
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension
• Flexible working hours, 35 hour week, Friday 1pm finish
• Car park
• Possibility of becoming permanent

To apply for this temporary Designer position, please submit your CV, my client is looking for an August start date!