Our client is a designer, importer and distributor of high quality, highly affordable cosmetic, beauty and toiletry products.  
 
They work with partner factories in the Far East and with offices in London, Silsden, Hong Kong and mainland China, the business has seen rapid growth in the last 4-5 years.  This growth is expected to continue, underpinned by the Group’s strategy of making high quality affordable cosmetics available to all through targeted retailer, pharmacy and grocer listings.
 
Part of a large PLC, the group is extremely fast moving and this is reflected in ever evolving and high volume product development, both in year round single piece cosmetics and their annual gifting ranges.  This is a fast to market, fast fashion business.  
 
Their customers include Tesco, Wilko, Bodycare, B&M, Asda, Argos, Sainsbury’s, Boots and Morrison’s – together with a similar profile of retailers and beauty outlets across mainland EU.
 
 
Graphic Designer
Job Role
 
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Creative Artworker / Designer based at their vibrant business head office in Silsden, Keighley.  Reporting into the Design Co-Ordinator, the small but perfectly formed Design Team support the end-to-end product development process to bring their exciting and innovative cosmetics products to market.
 
Working within a commercial and creative product team, this role will be focused on the creative stage of all year-round cosmetics across their two hero brands.  Product photography, packaging artwork and marketing creatives will be a key part of your day-to-day duties. Working with wider internal teams such as Sales, Marketing, Regulations, Design and Quality, you will support the NPD teams in creating a compelling and consumer led range, demonstrating innovation and being continually responsive to changing market trends.
 
Creative Artworker
Responsibilities;
 
•      Create artwork from concept through to print ready files
•      Create artwork based on internal or external briefs or follow their own brand guidelines for range handwriting consistency
•      Create visuals / mock-ups as requested
•      Follow internal and customer style guides 
•      Typeset multi language packaging with ingredients and warnings to legal specifications
•      Adapt artwork based on feedback
•      Concept new ranges and identify trends – they always welcome lots of fresh ideas
•      Product photography including lifestyle arrangements and image retouching
•      Communication is important to the role, liaising with the Regulatory team, Product Managers and Quality and Sustainability teams
•      Self-check own finished artwork for consistency and quality
•      Check production artwork supplied by factories
•      Update CDP trackers
•      Assist with other workstreams as and when required
 
Graphic Designer
Required Skills:
 
•      A full and fluent knowledge in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
•      Photography skills and image editing experience
•      Able to own and take responsibility; consistency, deadline management (often working to short deadlines and fast turnarounds), accuracy and quality
•      Ability to work on a variety of projects at any one time
•      Excellent knowledge of print setup
•      Attention to detail a must
•      Minimum of two year creative industry experience, preferably in a similar role
•      Working within the cosmetics / gift industry an advantage
•      Good organisational and communication skills
•      Flexible team member with the ability to build cross functional relationship.
•      Interest in the beauty market an advantage – brands, trends and products
•      Willing to take a collaborative role and participate in meetings
•      Ability to thrive in a fast paced and changing environment
 
What’s in it for you apart from an amazing job opportunity?
 
•      Attractive salary depending on experience
•      Pension
•      Annual bonus based on individual performance
•      Hybrid working (most team members in the product teams are working three days in the office and two days from home per week)
•      37.5 hours per week, with 25 days annual allowance + all statutory bank holidays.
 
 
The company culture is one of teamwork and a shared goal.  It’s a creative and very commercial environment and seizing the initiative and owning your role within the team is encouraged and supported at every stage.  There is a great deal of empowerment and trust; they bring great people into the business in specialist areas to build on and enhance the expertise and capability of the overall team.
 
 
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