Job Description
Imperial Candles is the UK's leading jewellery candle company, renowned for our in-house production of soy-scented candles and bath products featuring a hidden jewel—a signature surprise element. We are dedicated to crafting the ultimate gift experiences that enrich and inspire lifestyles.
Joining our team offers an exciting opportunity for the ideal candidate. You will have the chance to design licensed products for globally recognised brands such as MGM, playing a key role in developing captivating and innovative items.
What’s the role?
We are seeking a dedicated and hard-working individual with a multi-disciplinary skill set for a dynamic role that involves a variety of creative and design projects. The ideal candidate will be highly organized and capable of working independently and as part of a team. A strong background in print is essential, including knowledge of setting up artwork for printing. This position will encompass a broad range of tasks, including image retouching, packaging, label design, and graphic design. If you always want to work on variety of projects, lookig for creative freedom and
Responsibilities:
- Sketch out packaging design ideas to a very high-quality standard and follow these through to digital versions.
- Designing labels for products as part of our range, working on Limited Edition releases.
- Produce deadline key product packaging, marketing literature, corporate brochures, and posters as required.
- Creating brand materials for all Imperial Candles digital marketing channels: email marketing campaigns, social media channels, and paid advertising.
- Re-touching and editing photos daily as part of our social media content.
- Research and generally understand current trends in product packaging, marketing materials and design.
- Interact with the marketing team and directors to create product packaging design concepts that are on trend, in line with briefs, and appropriate to the product and its market.
- Come up with new innovative ideas for packaging.
- Producing accurate print-ready documents.
- Supporting with our in-house photo shooting.
- Design products that fit the purpose and develop the necessary research before commencing work.
- Demonstrate an understanding of web development and platforms to inform design decisions.
- Lead the process through concepts and mood boards.
About You…
- Experience as a graphic designer for a minimum of 1 year. ( we may accept graduates if you demonstrate the necessary skills).
- Experience with illustrations and comprehensive knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
- A creative individual eager to work on a variety of projects, product designs, etc.
- Confident in managing a design project from start to finish.
- Able to present a strong portfolio of previous work.
- A Degree in Marketing, Multimedia, Product Design or Graphic Design is preferable but optional.
- A keen eye for typography, colour and space.
- Fantastic attention to detail.
- Eager to wear many hats within the business and happy to learn new things.
- Happy to join a small team startup that wants to take the scented experience to the next level.
- Have a design background in digital and print and a strong portfolio.
- Organised and able to work efficiently on your own.
- Advanced understanding of digital formats across screen sizes and devices
- Ability to handle multiple design projects in a fast-paced weekly workflow
Brownie points
- Basic 3d design knowledge.
- Traditional drawing, painting and illustration skills would be a massive plus.
- Experience in fashion-related industries or candles/home decor is an advantage.
What’s in it for you :
- 28 days holiday, statutory pension
- Great office environment.
- Bonuses based on performance.
- Opportunity to express your inner creativity and see your ideas flourish.
- Competitive salary between £24,000 and £30,000 based on experience.
When you email your CV, please include a digital portfolio of your previous work ( example of previous label design, packaging design, typography or photography retouching).
Please, no agency contact right now.