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Within this opportunity you be the ‘go to’ in house Graphic Design lead for the London office within a global apparel manufacturer. Working with multiple international licenses you will be responsible for the creation of packaging & lookbooks, and to manage photography for categories including socks, underwear, sleepwear, activewear and gifting.

Working collaboratively with key customers, distributors across UK & Europe, inhouse Product Design & Sales Team, licensors, photographers & studios’ and packaging suppliers.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about their work, with previous fashion brand or licensed experience, and be a self motivated individual with a ‘can do’ approach.

Based in serviced offices in London with showrooms onsite, there is hybrid working providing you are located within reasonable commute of the office.

Graphic Designer – The Job Outline

* Deliver the best packaging concept ideation for licensed brands and customers (ie. hangers, boxes, collar cards, wrap bands, PDS, gifting etc)

* Keep on top of trends, identify newness for innovative packaging design and look books

* Work with key retailers / distributors to understand their packaging needs and to ensure all product images conform to their ecommerce requirement

* Deliver flat lays and concepts to best present the brand

* Ensure packaging meets pricing, lead-time and import legislative requirements

* Ensure all / any sustainability requirements are met within cost constraints

* Maintain and update knowledge of international packaging legislation and changes that could affect movement of goods and tariffs

* Manage seasonal / campaign inhouse studio style shoots

* Cast models for each brand. Manage all ghost shoot product photography via external agencies

* Photoshop amendments to all / any images in house

* Manage cost of all photography inline with agreed budgets

* Ensure packaging and photographic assets /artwork are available to factories and suppliers inline with the industry needs and timeline, and to deliver cost effectiveness.

Graphic Designer – Skills & Experience

* Experience in graphic design, with a minimum of 4 years experience.

* Experience with photography and retouching/image manipulation

* Highly creative approach to design. Ability to rigorously quality check own work

* Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and other relevant design tools.

* Proficiency in MS Office

* Self motivated, ability to use initiative and willingness to learn.

* Strong verbal and written communication skills.

* Ability to be flexible and deliver artwork to deadlines.

* Understanding of the print/packaging process