About this role
£28,000Cheltenham + hybrid Fancy seeing your designs on retailer shelves around the world? We're on the hunt for a Junior Designer to join a fast-paced, successful creative product business.
This is a hands-on role for someone who wants real, varied design experience from day one, across packaging, print, digital and marketing. You'll be part of a busy, supportive design team where no two days look the same: one minute you're designing packaging for a new product range, the next you're pulling together social assets for a global launch, or prepping print-ready artwork bound for suppliers.
If you love turning a brief into tangible on shelf products, and you're keen to grow your skills as part of a friendly, collaborative studio, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing:
Turning briefs from Product Development into design concepts, 3D visuals and mock-upsSpotting design trends and keeping an eye on the competitor market to keep ranges ahead of the curveAmending and refining concepts as directed by the Senior Designer / Creative DirectorAccurately applying in-house and customer style guides across the product rangePreparing print-ready files, liaising with PD, Production, & factories to check & approve samplesSupporting the Digital & Marketing teams with social assets, website content, and email designPhotographing products for catalogues, websites and social mediaProducing sell sheets, trade fair materials and brand catalogues for each territoryKeeping artwork organised and correctly filed on the serverPitching in wherever the team needs you - mock-ups, presentations, trade show prep, etc What you'll bring:
A degree in Graphic Design or equivalent commercial experience, in-house or agencyA multi-disciplinary skillset - equally comfortable designing for print and digitalSome packaging experience, either from Uni projects, self-directed work, or in a previous roleA sharp eye for colour, layout, composition and typography, with the discipline to stick to brand guidelinesConfidence in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop). Figma or After Effects experience is a bonus, as are basic photography skillsA commercial mindset - you understand shelf impact and what makes consumers pick one product over anotherExcellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the organisation to juggle multiple projects without missing a beat.Bags of creativity and enthusiasm, with a genuine desire to grow your skills in a fast-paced environment Why join:
This is a brilliant opportunity to build your design experience across packaging, print, digital and marketing - all within a supporting, friendly studio that loves what it does. If you're ready to see your work go from screen to shelf, get in touch!
Diversity & Inclusion:
ILMJ values diversity, equality, and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and identities.