Junior Artworker

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Job Description Founded in May 2015, Papier is a London based start-up, which has raised £60m+ million since launch. Papier’s collection of stationery products, from notebooks & diaries to notecards and wedding invitations, is designed to feed curiosity and contemplation, to invite people to uncover the possibility of a blank page. The business is growing and internationalising rapidly, particularly experiencing growth in the US across both D2C and wholesale channels.

At Papier we take great pride in our stationery designs and put creativity at the heart of everything we do. We're an emporium of eclectic designs, curated for our customers to make wondrously their own.

As a Junior Artworker within the Design team you will work closely with designers, creating print ready artwork for stationery and packaging products. You will help to ensure all digital work is well organised and of the highest quality, adhering to our brand guidelines. You will also support our designers in uploading our designs to our website and setting them up for customer personalisation.Job Requirements

1. A strong interest and understanding in print & stationery design
2. Strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign skills
3. Strong typography and layout artworking skills
4. Knowledge of paper stock, print techniques and print production are a plus.
5. A solid understanding and track record of excellent execution of preparing artwork for print and web
6. Experience art-working paper products & hardgoods for production in China or Vietnam is a plus.
7. Detail-oriented & organised with good time management skills and the ability to manage your own schedule.
8. Strong eye for detail, upholding high standards for artwork and production
9. Excellent problem solving skills, with the drive to seek out issues & make positive change.
10. Self-motivated, with the ability to work as part of a team as well as individually
11. The ability to work at pace and previous experience of delivering consistently in a fast paced environment
12. Flexibility and willingness to react quickly to changing demands of the business

Job Responsibilities

1. Utilise good skills in typography and layout artworking to create print ready artwork for print and web across a variety of stationery and accessory projects.
2. Translate design mock ups into complete artwork files by working closely with Stationery, Product and Packaging designers to deliver their artwork vision.
3. Maintain our design database with accurate information on artwork variations and artworking status.
4. Work with the design and artworking team to ensure accurate artwork storage and version control across all assets.
5. Work to maintain artwork quality and consistency within the Design team, ensuring our designs are set up correctly for print and web and all designs sent to print are correct, minimising errors and wastage.
6. Work closely with the designers to upload finished designs to our website for D2C, setting them up correctly for personalisation.
7. Support with setting and maintaining standards for quality, including correct uploading, file naming, artwork set up and exporting.
8. Proactively develop your own understanding of print processes and production to gain awareness of best artworking practice, and work with printers and colleagues where necessary to expand knowledge of new technology and techniques.
9. Be enthusiastic about the finer details & excited to help solve design problems, from the construction of a complex box to figuring out how to artwork our colours to pop as much as possible on the shelf.
10. Become an expert in our brand guidelines, ensuring all products and packaging adhere to these & working with our designers to create guidelines for new endeavours in the future.

Job Benefits

• We recognise the need for a work-life balance and offer a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office at Maison Papier, our lovely Camden office.
• 25 days annual leave per year + buy an extra five days.
• 20 days per year to Work from Anywhere
• Private medical and rewards scheme with Vitality Health (including 50% off gym memberships with Virgin Active, Pure Gym and more).
• Enrolment into the Papier Pension scheme through the People Pension.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Cycle to work loan scheme.
• £45 monthly cultural allowance
• £75 personal stationery allowance, and £150 to spend on our Occasion stationery for a lifetime special event
• 40% staff discount along with a family and friends discount.
• Papier with Purpose. We give back to the community and offer 2 days paid per year to volunteer for a cause you/we care about.
• Constant access to mental health, well-being resources and support from our in-house first aiders.
• Weekly team lunches & regular cultural trips.
• Our pooches are a part of the Papier team and you may see them from time to time in Maison Papier.
• Inclusive and friendly team who will make you feel welcome from day one.

At Papier, we believe that the diverse perspectives of all paper people deserve to be celebrated. A creative and curious community, we strive to be inclusive and equitable to all. We’re an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on any grounds. From hiring processes to day-to-day business, we aim to create an environment that is accessible and safe for everyone. We’re always working towards building a balanced and supportive workplace, with policies and ways of working to ensure everyone can make the most of their time at Papier.

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Created on 02/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom