Junior Product Designer

My client is on the look out for a junior product Designer to join their team in crafting visually appealing designs for various exciting projects such as; toys, arts and craft, stationery, soft toys plus much more. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to grow and develop their skills in a dynamic and fast paced working environment.

Responsibilities of the Junior Product Designer:

• Produce and modify design artwork for a range of products from soft toys, to stationery and arts and crafts.
• Prepare and check files suitable for manufacture.
• Strong understanding of design principles and techniques.
• Use the Adobe Creative Suite proficiently.
• Support and learn from other designers.
• Keep up to date with design technologies and best practices.
• Working collaboratively with a team of buyers, merchandisers and QC to develop concepts for new products.
• Use your creativity and expertise identifying trends within the market to produce commercial and trend-led designs.
• Understanding specific retailer requirements
• Producing artworks tailored for a range of different customers and leading retailers.
• Problem solving for any issues that arise internally for a solution before approaching the customer.
• Willingness to assist colleagues in other departments during peak times.

Requirements & What they are Looking For:

• Suitable for university/college leaver or someone with 1-2 years industry experience and a desire to learn from and progress within a team of experienced brand and packaging designers
• Ideas focused with an understanding of commerciality to ensure solutions are achievable
• Capable of working on own brand and license brands and following guidelines whilst pushing the boundaries to achieve the best possible solution
• Capable of taking a concept from brainstorming through to full and final print ready artwork
• Good knowledge of Apple Mac and Adobe Creative Cloud software, including Illustrator and Photoshop
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office tools.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy and precision in all design work.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, consistently working hard and diligently.
• Adaptive to changing project requirements and open to incorporating feedback and suggestions.
• Possesses excellent teamwork skills, effectively collaborating with colleagues and suppliers to achieve project goals.
• Excellent communication skills - confident speaking to internal and external customers.
• Ability to establish, develop and maintain relationships with professionalism.
• Organisation and prioritisation skills, with an exceptional eye for detail and ability to work independently and manage workloads efficiently.
• Highly motivated, creative and eager to conceptualise new designs.
• Proactive and solution driven individual who uses initiative and thrives on having responsibility and ownership.
• Positive and committed person who loves a varied working day and is involved in many different projects.

Only relevant candidates will be contacted