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  • About The Role

  • This new position plays a pivotal part in creative design concepts and preparing final artwork in line with our Brand and legal requirements across our global markets. As part of our New Product Development (NPD) team, this position is ideal for an individual who has experience in an artwork role, with a strong understanding of print production processes, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional, fast-paced team environment.

    The position will involve creating artwork for a variety of new packaging, amending current packaging in line with market regulations, and being involved in parts of the creative development and evolution of our packaging. You will use your skills to contribute to the delivery of a range of projects for the Walker’s Brand and work collaboratively within the team, and with our external partners to ensure we are providing a high standard of packaging for our Brand and customers.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • prepare accurate and press-ready artwork files for packaging, ensuring artwork is consistent and in-line with market specific requirements
    • work alongside our internal partners to implement brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all designs and artworks
    • set up, manage and maintain accurate artwork files and documentation for traceability and to supply to relevant stakeholders
    • carry out proof checking prior to print, and check printers' proofs
    • adapt existing artwork to alternative layouts and/or format
    • liaise with external printers and act as a point of contact for technical elements of the artwork
    • keep up to date with the latest design trends, and packaging legislation
    • work closely with NPD Project Manager to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner, as appropriate to the project

    SKILLS / EXPERIENCE 

    • Education: Degree, HND or foundation degree level in any design-based course
    • Experience: In an artwork role, preferably in the food industry or FMCG
    • Technical Skills:
      - Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
      - Proficient in Microsoft packages (e.g. PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
      - Strong understanding of print production processes, across a variety of different packaging types (e.g. litho, flexo)
      - Knowledge of working with international or multi-lingual packaging, and their regulations and compliance standards is beneficial
      - Knowledge of die-line creation and packaging mechanics is advantageous
    • Creative Skills:
      - Good design skills are advantageous (e.g. ability to edit creative design files)
    • Personal Traits:
      - Detail-oriented with excellent organisational and time-management skills
      - Ability to multi-task, to work on multiple projects at once in a fast-paced environment
      - Strong communication and collaboration abilities
      - The ability to take instructions and follow direction from other professionals (e.g. designers)
  • Why Join Us:

  • Bake your career at Walker’s and become a part of “Scotland at its Finest”. We value our team and reward hard work and dedication with:
    25% employee discount when purchasing our product from our own shops
    Pay National Living Wage to all ages (16+ years) which increases with training levels achieved
    Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme after 3 months
    Life Assurance
    Generous holiday allowance which increases with length of service
    Subsidised staff canteen services
    Healthcare and Well-being benefits
    Overtime rates depending on hours worked
    Long Service Awards
    Family/Maternity/Paternity leave
  • About Us

  • Our people have always been at the heart of everything we do, and without them, we couldn't be Scotland at it's finest. Proving good, reliable employment to our local community has been at the core of Walker's values sine the very beginning. We are committed to Equal Opportunities for all, proudly a Disability Confident and Young Person's Guarantee employer. We can't wait to have you as part of our team.

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