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