Graphic Designer

Tayto Snacks is home to Ireland’s most iconic snack brands including Tayto, Hunky Dorys and King crisps. We also distribute other household names including Hula Hoops, Popchips and KP Nuts.

We employ approximately 400 people in Ireland and our head office is in Ashbourne, Co. Meath – 40 minutes from Dublin city centre.  Tayto Snacks is proud to be part of the Intersnack Group, Europe’s leading producer of savoury snacks, operating in around 30 European countries.

At Tayto Snacks we are passionate about people and proud of the exciting, rewarding careers we offer.

Title: Graphic Designer

Reporting line: Design Manager

Department: Marketing

Location: Blanchardstown, Dublin (Initially based in Dublin while our head office in Kilbrew, Ashbourne, Co. Meath is renovated) 

This is a dynamic role in a fast-paced environment where innovative design skills and a great eye for detail are a must! You'll produce a broad range of packaging, print, point-of-sale, and digital content, supporting brand growth across retail, digital, and the out-of-home environments. As a member of the Marketing Department you will play a key role in maintaining and elevating the visual identity of our brands, from packaging re-designs to campaign rollouts. Working closely with the Design Manager and Marketing Team, you’ll bring products to life through engaging motion graphics, retail activations, and cohesive brand materials. You will also support the wider business in delivering design for a variety of internal communications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Graphic Design 

• Design, rejuvenate and/or revise a variety of packaging, ensuring consistency across products and alignment with brand guidelines.


• Adapt and produce large-format outdoor, point-of-sale, brochures, POS kits, and corporate materials.


• Create engaging motion graphics and digital assets (e.g., social media posts, digital display ads, website visuals).


• Prepare print-ready artwork to production standards; liaise with printers and suppliers as needed.


• Manage, maintain and adapt existing design files.


• Assist in ongoing brand refurbishments and contribute creative ideas for elevating shelf presence.


• Ensure timely delivery of all creative output in line with project timelines.

Marketing Team Support 

• Support the Marketing Team with day-to-day admin, including - Managing sponsorship requests, Ordering samples and branded stock, Raising purchase orders and processing invoices.


• Monitor competitor and category design trends.


• Update website content (e.g., via CMS like WordPress).


• Maintain online product databases (e.g., Brandbank).


• Train new starters on Internal Artwork management system
  

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• BA or equivalent in Graphic Design or a related field.


• 5–8 years' experience in a similar role, preferably in FMCG, retail, or agency.


• Proven track record in packaging design, print production, and brand implementation.


• Strong digital design skills including motion graphics (After Effects or similar).


• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects).


• Experience preparing final artwork for both digital and offset print production.


• Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills.


• Confident communicator with the ability to work independently and collaborate in a cross-functional team.

DESIRABLE

• Experience in flexible Packaging design and production.


• Familiarity with WordPress/TYPO or similar CMS.


• Knowledge of asset management platforms (e.g., Brandbank? tbc).


• Full clean driver’s license.

You’ll Succeed In This Role If You Are...

• Passionate about good design, both creatively and technically.


• Able to juggle multiple priorities with precision and calm.


• Curious about brands, packaging, retail presence, and shopper behaviour.


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a small but dedicated team.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to apply for this role, please do so by applying online before Friday 4th July 2025.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position, it is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or that may be required to do either now or in the future.

Tayto Snacks is an Equal Opportunities Employer