Creative Designer- Reusable Bags (Maternity Cover Up To 12 Months)

Creative Designer- Reusable Bags (Maternity Cover up to 12 months)

NZD 60,000 - 80,000

Company Description

Solent Group works with a diverse portfolio of Retailers and supplies bespoke products within various categories, including Health & Beauty, Household Impulse Snacking, and Reusable Bags. We are proud to be best-in-class in own-label product innovation. Our Categories are fast-paced with ever-evolving trends and a host of ground-breaking products coming to market regularly – we add value to retailers by leading and owning each category.

Here at Solent, we want people to be extraordinary. We pride ourselves on creating and producing amazing products and brands for our Global Customers. You will be joining a company with offices globally across South Africa, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Vietnam, and the UK.

Position

POSITION: Creative Designer (Maternity Cover up to 12 months)

DIVISION/DEPT: Design Department

REPORTS TO: Design, Brand & Creative Manager

The Opportunity

As a Creative Designer, you’ll enjoy working across a wide range of design disciplines and take ownership of projects from start to finish. You’ll produce high-quality product and packaging concept designs, keep up to date with and present the latest design trends, and translate concepts into print-ready artwork.

In this role, you will predominantly work within our Reusable Bags category, so you’ll have a strong interest in print and pattern design and a good eye for typography. Skills in hand-drawn or digital illustration would be beneficial.

As part of your application, please submit a portfolio in addition to your CV.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects from idea conception to artwork delivery under the guidance of the Design, Brand & Creative Manager.
• Produce beautifully designed new product and packaging concept visuals.
• Design presentations for internal teams and new business pitches.
• Art working designs and preparing files to send to printers/suppliers.
• Maintain brand consistency across all Solent and licensed brands.
• Assist the Product Development Managers with artwork approvals to ensure accurate, consistent, and well-designed products are delivered on time.

About You

• Proven experience working as a graphic designer, creative designer, or creative artworker as part of an in-house team or agency with a good understanding of the FMCG and retail sectors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with great time-management and communication skills.
• Experience working with licensing companies, style guides, and assets is desirable.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is essential along with wider Adobe Creative Suite skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with annual salary reviews.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Work flexibly: work where it works for you.
• 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service.
• Learning and development and progression opportunities.
• Solent social events run by our in-house Social Team.

At Solent Group, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion across our global teams. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.