Senior Packaging Artworker

Senior Packaging Artworker - £30,000 to £35,000 DOE
Location: Outskirts of East Grinstead (must drive due to location)
Hours: Monday to Friday
Job Type: Permanent | Office-based

Lloyd Recruitment Services is pleased to be working with a successful FMCG manufacturing company in their search for an experienced and detail-driven Senior Packaging Artworker to join their growing design team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a creative and collaborative environment where your packaging artwork will be featured across a range of products for well-known retail brands.

The Role:

As Senior Packaging Artworker, you'll be responsible for producing high-quality, print-ready packaging artwork across a variety of formats. Working from approved design concepts, you'll take projects through to final artwork stage, ensuring technical accuracy, legal compliance, and alignment with brand standards.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary: £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent, office-based role
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Holiday allowance that increases with service
• Friendly, supportive team environment
• Regular staff incentives, events, and outings
• See your packaging artwork in major UK retail stores

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and prepare accurate, print-ready artwork files
• Proof and conduct final quality checks on all files
• Ensure all artwork meets legal and regulatory standards
• Work collaboratively with internal teams including procurement, compliance, and design
• Assist with the development and refinement of artwork processes and quality standards

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years' experience in packaging artwork, ideally within FMCG or retail sectors
• Expert-level skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Strong technical understanding of print production, cutter guides, finishes, and materials
• Experience with back-of-pack layouts including compliance and safety information
• Good knowledge of colour management and printing techniques
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience with 3D rendering software is a plus
• Must have own vehicle and full UK driving licence due to the location

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Unfortunately, due to high numbers of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted applicants. If you have not heard from us within 5 days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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