Middleweight/Senior Graphic Designer (Packaging)

Goliath; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Goliath is an international manufacturer and distributor of toys and games, operating in 15 countries and reaching over 100 countries worldwide. At the heart of our business is a belief in great products and the magic of innovation. Our mission is to bring fun to every household, which we achieve through teamwork and clever collaboration. Learn more about Goliath at www.goliathgames.com/corporate.

We are looking for a Middleweight/Senior Graphic Designer. Are you looking for a job where you work on unique playful products? Are you looking for variety and a challenge? Would you like to work as part of an international multidisciplinary team of graphic designers, product designers, and brand managers? Are you an experienced, enthusiastic, and talented designer with an excellent sense of composition and pack structure? Would you like to see your packaging creations in stores worldwide? Then join us for some "fun and games"!

What are you going to do with us?

• Create packaging solutions for existing and new brands
• Collaborate with an international team of graphic experts and design agencies
• Translate concepts and briefs into eye-catching graphics
• Create stand-out POS material and exhibition decoration
• Apply and maintain brand consistency across our Toy, Game, and Arts & Craft ranges
• Create mockups and visuals for meetings/presentations
• Brainstorm and research pack solutions for new product concepts
• Art direct photo shoots for both product and lifestyle images
• Send technical specs to our Far East office
• Request, process, and implement pack briefs, translations, and safety information

Requirements

• Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Comprehensive experience in pack structure
• Ability to create effective, distinctive, and commercial packaging solutions
• Proficient in logo creation and quick-fire style guide generation/concept development
• An excellent knowledge of print production techniques and able to troubleshoot issues
• Effective multi-tasker, project managing large and complex projects
• Proactive, organized, focused, and deadline-driven
• A self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team
• Not afraid to speak up but be flexible, personable, and have a good sense of humour
• First-rate communication skills, both written, oral, and face-to-face
• Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and initiative
• A positive, go-getter mentality, applying solution-oriented thinking
• Professional, customer, and result-oriented
• Hands-on, stress-resistant, and able to accept constructive criticism
• Hold a recognized qualification in graphic or packaging design
• Provide a relevant portfolio and demonstrable work experience (around 5-7 years)
• Experience in Toys/Games/A&C or FMCG is a plus

Benefits

• A full-time position, starting in March 2025, for 12 months
• We have a challenging and varied position combining creativity, collaboration, and ownership, along with a competitive salary
• This role is based in our UK office in Guildford, but with flexibility to work from home a couple of days a week