Deputy Design Manager

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with internal teams to create new designs for packaging, POS, advertising and print.
• Taking projects from initial layout through final artwork to proof checking and approval.
• Creating and amending packaging artwork, advertising and related marketing campaigns.
• Creating product and packaging visuals of new products prior to launch (including photo retouching, product pack-shot creation).
• Adaption of existing approved creatives onto a range of formats (OOH digital billboards etc).
• Working collaboratively with other departments.
• Supporting the Head of Graphic Design with department administration, implementing strategic processes and driving improvements and efficiencies.
• Deputising for the Head of Graphic Design when absent.

• Strong creative design skills.
• Fluent in Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator Creative Cloud and associated software on Mac OSX.
• Technical repro knowledge and excellent art working and retouching skills.
• Excellent written English, proofreading skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks with challenging production schedules.
• Experience or knowledge of Creative Department Management/Studio Management (either client or agency-side).

• Creative Design
• Artworking
• Photo Retouching
• Packaging Artwork Creation
• Proof Checking
• Technical Repro Knowledge
• Visual Creation
• Project Management
• Creative Department Management
• Studio Management

• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Written Communication
• Time Management