At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a design team, managing projects from concept to delivery.
- Company: Join Tjarks and Tjarks, a trusted name in retail packaging design for 30 years.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, creative environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on creativity and collaboration in a fast-paced setting.
- Why this job: Shape innovative designs that make brands stand out on the retail shelf.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in FMCG/retail packaging design and team management experience required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are looking for a design director to join our team for 12 months on a maternity cover from November 2026 - November 2027.
The Company: Tjarks and Tjarks has 30 years of experience in designing and producing brands that win at the retail shelf. Our clients trust us time and again, over decades, to lead them through the changing dynamics of the shopper world and to design packaging that ensures their brands are picked first. We deliver our 360 design to artwork philosophy efficiently, faithfully, and accurately, across the globe. We create and produce as one seamless, joined-up team of experts, all under one roof.
Overall Responsibility:
- Design responsibilities: Manage and drive design projects from initial briefing through to final presentation and delivery. Ensure all creative work is hitting the brief and executed to a top level. Take complete ownership of all assigned design projects, overseeing the development and creative excellence throughout the design process. Provide thought leadership on all brands, thinking beyond the brief and challenging account managers and designers. Work collaboratively with both the artwork and creative team to ensure the design is accurately represented in the final artwork. Present designs to Head of Creative on a daily basis ready for approval.
- Management responsibilities: Manage your team of designer(s) and be responsible for onboarding, training, and developing team members. Organise 1-2-1 meetings and ensure adequate cover during absences. Train and oversee members of the design team to ensure designs are presented on brief, on time, and in line with the company’s values.
- General responsibilities: Deputise for the Head of Creative and/or Design Director as required. Aid the Head of Creative in new business presentations and pitches.
Job Skills and Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in FMCG/retail packaging (food/alcohol) design
- An outstanding portfolio of commercial food packaging design
- Experience in managing/mentoring/developing a team
- Ability to establish, strengthen and nurture the design team
- Expert Knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite/CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Attributes:
- Highly organised, deadline and results driven
- Excellent attention to detail and works with precision
- Effective project manager, able to manage workload
- Proactive, takes ownership of daily tasks with a can-do attitude
- Professional with excellent communication skills
Contact Details:
Tjarks and Tjarks Design Group Recruitment Team
