Product Artwork Manager | London | Full Time

For over 35 years, Aesop has carefully cultivated an inspiring and inclusive environment in which our employees are supported and encouraged to thrive. As a global retail organisation, we offer professional development and advancement opportunities to complement career goals and aspirations.

Our approach to skin care involves meticulous attention to detail, using only the most efficacious ingredients to create formulations which stir the self and senses. The same meticulous approach is taken during our recruitment process, seeking out considered and inspired individuals with a wealth of perspectives who bring out the best in themselves and others.

We aim to strike the right balance between people, planet and profit, actively reducing our footprint on the planet that generously sustains us. So far, this journey has led us to become a certified B Corp. We are committed to building a more sustainable and inclusive society.

Role purpose

The Product Artwork Manager is responsible for the oversight, resourcing/project allocation of all new and existing Product Artwork assets in line with Aesop’s philosophy, packaging principles and positioning. As a senior member of the team, this role will be expected to drive brand consistency across all Printed Packaging assets within the Aesop Catalogue and manage the artwork standards within each category. The Product Artwork Manager will work closely with both DMI and Operations Leaders to maintain the Aesop brand and customer experience, supporting the team to deliver aligned outcomes.

Additional to building strong relationships internally, the role will maintain solid relationships across key printed material suppliers globally to drive commercial, sustainability and innovation objectives for our products.

Role responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leadership & Team Management
  • Manage and develop the Product Artwork team, fostering a culture of innovation and sustainability.
  • Oversee workflow, project planning, resource allocation, risk assessment, and process improvement.
  • Conduct regular development discussions, providing feedback and coaching to empower team success.
• Project Oversight & Delivery
  • Allocate and prioritise workload to ensure timely delivery across the pipeline.
  • Maintain visibility of project status, monitor performance indicators, and manage budgets and technical costs.
  • Collaborate internally with cross-functional teams (DMI, Operations, R&I, SRCM) and externally with suppliers to meet brand standards and maximise outcomes.
• Artwork Creation & Standards
  • Manage artwork asset creation from concept through to final approval, ensuring brand consistency and customer experience.
  • Apply and maintain category standards in partnership with Heads of Category, Marketing, and Creative teams.
  • Support lifecycle management of artwork assets across platforms (TAG, Asset Portal, SharePoint).
• Continuous Improvement
  • Drive process optimisation and implement new systems to enhance development and packaging workflows.
  • Champion innovation and sustainability within the team and across stakeholder groups.

This is a full-time position operating with a hybrid working pattern.

What we are looking for:

• Open mindset and deep curiosity seeking to understand others, listen without judgement and act on diverse perspectives.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and psychologically safe work environment.
• Relevant qualifications in Finished Art or Design.
• Advanced certifications with the Adobe Suite, specifically InDesign.
• Demonstrated experience leading and thriving in a high pace design studio environment.
• Strong design sensibility and natural ability to translate concept ambition to print ready assets.
• Experience leading large scale cross functional groups through project execution.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge across Packaging, Print, Pre-press and within the print production environment.
• Natural, clear communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Extensive experience in the development and manufacture of printed assets across skincare, Hand and body care, Fragrance and home categories.
• Strong technical problem-solving ability and excellent attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask.
• Advanced knowledge of InDesign within the print environment and experience setting up automated workflows.

What’s on offer:

• Flexible, hybrid working pattern.
• Generous product discount allowance and bi-annual complimentary product allocation.
• Paid volunteering allowance for all employees.
• Bonus opportunity based on personal, and business, performance.
• Suite of options to aid development, including complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning, in-house Product and Core skills training and study support opportunities.
• Access to employee assistance programmes, complimentary subscription to Headspace mindfulness app and summer hours options.

Aesop is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a creative and inclusive workplace where talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting inclusion for all with the belief that diversity, inclusion and belonging plays an important role in the success of our organisation. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.