- Working on licensed ranges under direction from the License Buying Manager / Studio Design Manager
- Create new concepts for new products and packaging developed from existing license style guides
- Produce innovative concept visuals for product and packaging approval, and then take to print ready artwork – specifying all details with manufacturer and paying close attention to BOP
- Design engaging license style guides with on trend prints, graphics and patterns
- Communicate with licensee and manufacturers in a professional manner
- Review all pre-production submissions, referring to original comments made, ensuring all requested changes have been implemented and the finished quality of the product is of a high standard and meets license format
- Ensure the smooth running of the approval process, and continually identify where improvements in process and communication can be made
- Build and maintain close links with the Buying and Graphics teams, including Photography
- Conduct store visits and produce UK competitive shop reports
- Other duties in accordance with role and within remit of skill base including other packaging and design/artwork duties when needed in the studio
Graphic Designer - Licensing
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Salary£Competitive
Hours37.50 hours per week
Contract TypeFixed Term Contract
LocationAxis Business Park, Portal Way, Gillmoss, Liverpool
Closing Date2023-08-07
About the Role
Job Overview
- Working on licensed ranges under direction from the License Buying Manager / Studio Design Manager
- Create new concepts for new products and packaging developed from existing license style guides
- Produce innovative concept visuals for product and packaging approval, and then take to print ready artwork – specifying all details with manufacturer and paying close attention to BOP
- Design engaging license style guides with on trend prints, graphics and patterns
- Communicate with licensee and manufacturers in a professional manner
- Review all pre-production submissions, referring to original comments made, ensuring all requested changes have been implemented and the finished quality of the product is of a high standard and meets license format
- Ensure the smooth running of the approval process, and continually identify where improvements in process and communication can be made
- Build and maintain close links with the Buying and Graphics teams, including Photography
- Conduct store visits and produce UK competitive shop reports
- Other duties in accordance with role and within remit of skill base including other packaging and design/artwork duties when needed in the studio
Package Description
- Competitive salary - DOE
- 9 months fixed term contract
- Based onsite in Liverpool Head Office
- 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year including bank and public holiday allowance rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years' service
- Contributable Company pension scheme
Employee benefits:
- MyHB employee benefits platform with access to:
- Retail and leisure discounts plus hundreds more
- Free Financial Advice
- Bank your savings into an ISA
- 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
- Low cost voluntary insured health plans
- Onsite subsidised Health and Fitness Centre
- Onsite canteen
- 10% store discount
- Access to social and sporting events
- Free car parking
Minimum Criteria to Apply
- Minimum 2:2 degree in design or equivalent
- Excellent design CAD skills
- Experience working on licensed ranges an advantage
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in similar design or creative artworking role
- Excellent knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator on MAC OS
- Experience of working in a team
- Understanding of print and manufacturing processes and limitations
- Experience of using Microsoft Office including, Word Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint