Senior Artworker - A​/W & Pre-Press

Company Overview

Trident creates digital packaging assets for some of the most recognisable brands in the world. Our dynamic, innovative team works with FMCG brands to prepare packaging artworks for mass print production. A digitally focused company, we continually strive to stay at the forefront of our field, designing and developing our own cutting‑edge technologies and powerful systems. This ensures that we keep driving our business forward and offer our customers the highest quality service, whether retouching media for print or crafting a 3D image for e‑commerce sites.

The Senior Artworker role is responsible for producing digital artworks, reprographics and colour separations for all print disciplines. This is a permanent, full‑time position (40 hours per week) based in Hull, UK, with three days in the office and two days working from home. We may consider a remote contract for the right candidate after an initial few weeks of onboarding in the office.

• Build artwork files in adherence with the business’ standard working practices and client brand rules.
• Ensure Right First Time quality performance is achieved.
• Create print trial files and carry out colour retouching/colour correction for all print disciplines.
• Own, create, amend and review the brand guidelines on a periodic basis.
• Maintain brand consistency across the full project range and all production locations.
• Represent the artwork production team in project planning.
• Seek ways to optimise processes to improve quality and delivery.
• Participate in root cause and corrective action investigations.

• Experience in packaging artwork production.
• Proficiency with software applications used in artwork packaging production such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and MS Office.
• Detailed understanding of print processes and reprographics applications.
• Ability to adapt a design to different components/sizes while maintaining design intent.
• Ability to perform colour retouching for multiple print disciplines.
• Ability to visually inspect samples and determine the required retouching or corrections for the closest possible match.
• Ability to interpret complex guideline documents.

We offer a competitive salary of £30,000 – £35,000
, a comprehensive benefits package, hybrid working, an early finish on Fridays and a generous holiday allowance.

• Final date to receive applications: 6th July 2026
• Shortlisting: W.C 6th July 2026
• Interviews: W.C 13th & 20th June 2026

Trident is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and strive to provide a fair and unbiased recruitment process. Any CVs submitted by recruitment agencies without prior agreement will be considered unsolicited and will not incur any fees.