Overview
Junior Graphic Designer – Children’s Products
We are seeking a creative, passionate, and detail‑driven Graphic Designer to join our friendly and fast‑paced team. The ideal candidate will bring strong imagination, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to stay calm and focused under pressure.
In this role, you will design a wide range of children’s party and activity products—from party bags and hats to menu mats and innovative new concepts for both our core range and bespoke client briefs.
If you have relevant experience and are excited by the idea of creating engaging products for children, please send your CV and portfolio to [email protected]
Key Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively as part of a creative design team
- Amend artwork based on customer and internal feedback
- Produce original, high‑quality designs with strong visual appeal
- Create imaginative children’s puzzles, characters, and themed content
- Work methodically to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy
- Develop new and innovative product ideas
- Interpret design briefs and determine requirements
- Collaborate closely with the sales team on client briefs
- Prepare print‑ready artwork and place orders with UK and China‑based factories
- Work efficiently at speed while remaining precise and meticulous
- Conceptualise visuals for key meetings and presentations
- Demonstrate a proactive approach to learning and continuous improvement
- Contribute ideas in brainstorming sessions and team meetings
- Prepare artwork for print and liaise with suppliers
- Strong communication skills and the ability to take feedback constructively
- Support the sales team at meetings when required
Skills & Experience
- Proven graphic design experience (experience in a similar role is advantageous)
- Strong freehand drawing skills essential for creating children’s characters
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
- Experience preparing artwork for factory production (preferred but not essential)
- Digital design experience and mock-ups
- Excellent attention to detail and strong creative awareness
- Confident understanding of colour, layout, and design principles
- Ability to create imaginative, child‑focused content
- Experience working within client brand guidelines
- Knowledge of children’s party products and how children interact with them
- A degree in Graphic Design or a related field
- A portfolio that shows creativity, attention to detail, and a good understanding of layout and typography
- Work calmly under pressure
Pay: £19,850.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Maximum 45 minutes commute from Towcester
Work Location: In person
