TJ Morris: Graphic Designer - Licensing (9M FTC)

Graphic Designer is needed in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

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Client: TJ Morris

Location: Liverpool, UK

Contract: Contractor, 9 Months Fixed Term

Job Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and commercially aware Graphic Designer to join our Studio Design team at our Liverpool Head Office on a 9 months fixed term contract. You will work with the Licensing Buying team to produce creative solutions in product and packaging in line with licence style guides. You will also have the opportunity to put your creative stamp on new development ideas from concept to artwork. We are looking for someone who is proactive and passionate about design, with an interest in materials, colours, manufacturing and print processes.

Location

• Axis Business Park, Portal Way, Gillmoss, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Role Responsibility

• 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

The Ideal Candidate

• 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

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