Graphic Designer-Packaging

Home. There’s no place like it. And there’s no feeling like helping people create the joy of feeling truly at home. At Dunelm, that’s what we do. We’re the UK's number one choice for homewares because we make home life lovelier for our customers. And the caring and encouraging culture we've created makes this a place you'll feel right at home too.

We are the UK’s Number One homewares retailer offering c95,000 products building a consumer-focused total retail business that delights customers through our multichannel operation. We're on a mission to grow our business and reach even more customers. We want to make shopping with us a delightful experience, offering more choices, enhanced digital and physical services, and the ability to innovate and adapt quickly in a fast-changing world. To ensure we continue to meet our customers' needs, we're investing in our supply chain, stores, and technology. This way, we can keep improving and making home life even lovelier for everyone.

Position Overview:​

We're on the lookout for a Midweight Creative Designer to join our busy packaging and point of sale team. Our team executes creative strategy, packaging design for all Dunelm products including our concession brands, point of sale and brand building. You'll be working closely with the Packaging and POS Manager and our fantastic marketing team. We're looking for someone who can take the lead and bring projects to life, from that first spark of an idea all the way through to the final, press-ready artwork. If you love seeing your creative concepts come to life and enjoy collaborating with a supportive team, this role is perfect for you!

What you will be doing:

Deliver compelling creative designs: Respond to briefs across multiple channels while working collaboratively with your team and stakeholders.

Work independently: Take initiative, meet tight deadlines, and maintain a high level of creativity and consistency, all while adhering to Dunelm's brand guidelines.

Brief artwork requirements: Communicate effectively with our company printers and suppliers to ensure all artwork meets specifications.

Collaborate with the in-house photography team: Ensure that all visual content aligns with our creative vision.

Coordinate with the web team: Maintain consistency across all media platforms.

Create and execute creative concepts: Develop innovative ideas and convert them into press-ready files for print.

Deliver diverse design projects: Produce point of sale materials, packaging, literature, and communication designs.

What we look for in you:

Compelling graphic design and typography skills: You have a keen eye for photography and expert knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite.

Attention to detail and creativity: Your outstanding creative ability and meticulous attention to detail set you apart.

Strategic design thinker: You can multi-task effectively and think strategically about design.

Proficiency in Adobe CS: You are literate in all relevant Adobe Creative Suite design software.

Experience with cutter guides and artwork templates: You have proficient experience working with these tools.

Confident presentation skills: You can explain your creative thought process clearly and confidently.

Brand management experience: You have proven experience managing brands across various channels.

Excellent communication skills: Your communication skills are top-notch.

Understanding of the retail environment and current trends: You have a solid grasp of the retail landscape and stay updated on current trends.