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We have a great opportunity for an experienced Design Manager to join a leading manufacturer and distributor of a wide range of products to include, toys & games, gifts, homeware products. Their offices are based in the Essex area and they are working fulltime in the studio. Offices have onsite free parking.
The RoleWe are looking for a Design Manager who has hands-on skills and oversees the design process for a project from concept to completion.You will lead a team of designers and artworkers to create packaging designs and general marketing artworks that meet the project specifications and client expectations
Job Responsibilities
- Manage the design and artworker teams, motivate and encourage them to produce their best work
- Manage the design process to ensure designs and artwork are produced on time and to a high quality
- Improve design processes to enhance efficiency and quality
- Work with the wider teams to understand requirements and obligations
- Ensure all pack designs and artwork, meet current legislation, standards and code of practices
- Develop and maintain a corporate style in line with international identity guidelines, ensuring the brands remain fresh and relevant
- Contributing to artwork/design projects with planning and coordination with key stakeholder engagement.
- Has solid experience with Adobe software, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
- Maintain a rigorous job tracking system providing reports and information as and when required
- Take a pro - active approach to researching the latest design techniques and methodology sharing creative ideas and solution with other designers and the wider organisation
- Work effectively with the team and cross - company teams, to ensure a highly proactive and solution - focussed service delivery
- Participate in staff reviews, events and development activities
- Work to tight deadlines
- Good communication at all levels
Please send CV and portfolio stating your salary expectations.
Creative Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.
