Senior Technical Artworker in Manchester

We are simplifying beauty. We’re committed to creating products and a community that inspire you to be your most confident self. You’ll be part of a team that leads with authenticity and is empowered to shape the way we operate, creating an environment that reflects our shared values and aspirations. We’re always vegan, cruelty and fragrance free and proud to be Leaping Bunny certified. Join us on an exciting journey to cut through an overwhelming market and create products and world-first formulas, that give our customers what they need and want simplified. Acknowledged by The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 and 2025.

THE ROLE

REFY Beauty is looking for a highly experienced Senior Technical Artworker to sit across Marketing and Product Development (PD), owning the accurate delivery of artwork from concept through to print and production. This role is for someone who combines exceptional technical capability with strong operational thinking — able to manage complex packaging and campaign artwork, lead artwork process improvements, and act as a key quality gate for brand consistency and production-ready output.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the creation, adaptation and finalisation of artwork across packaging, campaign, VM/POS, print and digital assets
• Oversee VM and Gondola design for retail
• Own end-to-end packaging artwork delivery: dielines, copy placement, finishes, specs, legal marks and versioning
• Partner closely with PD on new product development, range extensions and reworks, ensuring artwork is accurate, compliant and production-ready
• Support Marketing with high-volume campaign rollouts, seasonal updates and always-on assets, ensuring speed without compromising quality
• Create and adapt artwork for retail environments, including gondolas, retail fixtures, in-store signage and display assets, working to supplier specs and print-ready requirements
• Manage artwork version control across SKUs, formats and markets (including localisation where needed)
• Be the primary technical contact for external suppliers (printers, manufacturers), troubleshooting technical queries and ensuring flawless output
• Establish and uphold artwork standards: file setup, naming conventions, templates, QC checklists and sign-off workflows
• Proactively identify risks (print issues, inconsistencies, spec conflicts) and solve them early
• Mentor/support junior artworkers or freelancers as required and help scale resource planning for peaks

Skills, Knowledge And Experience

• Strong experience in a Senior Technical Artworker role, ideally within beauty, consumer goods or premium retail
• Expert knowledge of print production, packaging artwork and pre-press processes
• Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop); confident working from dielines and complex packaging files
• Highly detail-driven, with a strong eye for brand consistency and quality control
• Comfortable managing multiple workstreams and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communicator with the confidence to challenge, problem-solve and protect standards
• Process-minded: able to improve workflows and bring structure to artwork delivery
• Experience supporting multi-market packaging and localisation
• Knowledge of finishes and production methods (foils, emboss, varnishes, special inks)
• Familiarity with packaging compliance processes and working with legal/regulatory stakeholders

OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE

• 25+ Days Holiday: Start with 25, earn one for every year's service (up to 5)
• Extra Holidays: Option to buy up to 5 additional days.
• Sabbatical Leave: Take up to 3 months off after 4 years of service.
• Community First Day: A day to support a cause you love.
• Bonus Scheme: Rewards for your hard work and success.
• Family Leave: Enhanced support for new parents.
• EV Scheme: Drive electric with salary sacrifice options.
• Financial Coaching: Guidance to boost your money mindset.
• Flexible Religious Holidays: Flexibility to honour days that matter to you.
• Flexible Working: Flexi start and finish times with the option to work one day per week from home.
• REFY Product Perks: Annual allowance, exclusive discounts, and be the first to try new REFY products before any launches!
• Regular Social Events: Team-Building days and seasonal parties.
• Career Growth: Tailored training and development opportunities.
• Vitality Health Insurance: Health coverage with added benefits.

WHAT MAKES US 'REFY'

• Aspirational Yet Understated: We are an aspirational brand and workforce that pushes boundaries and disrupts the market in an understated way.
• Community First: We prioritise community and collaboration.
• Lead Don't Follow: We champion innovation and initiative, creating an environment where people are empowered to lead and bring ideas to the table.
• Live. Laugh. Love: We believe in fostering a positive and enjoyable work environment, promoting a healthy work-life balance and encouraging laughter and love along the way.
• Your Most Confident Self: We believe in empowering our team members to bring their most confident and authentic selves to work.

REFY are committed to fostering a workplace culture that embraces diversity and promotes inclusion. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees, workers and job applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability or age, or pregnancy. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels confident and empowered to lead with their ideas and contribute a unique perspective.