Product Designer - Wall Art - Ashton Under Lyne
If you love colour and pattern and have an eye for the next trend we have a unique and exciting design role for you creating and publishing artwork for a leading UK picture manufacturer. You would design and develop finished wall art products using a variety of materials for independent retailers and national stores including John Lewis, Next, TK Max.
The Role:
Based within a purpose built design and print studio you would source and influence artists to create images as well as producing in-house designs. Working alongside the production team you would experiment with different materials and treatments to create cutting edge innovative wall art products.
A working week would involve:
- Sourcing and briefing artists, developing, selecting and manipulating imagery.
- Creating in-house artwork designs using a variety of digital software.
- Developing new mouldings and other wall art materials.
- Develop special applications and treatments that enhance elements of the artwork/product.
- Meeting with National account buyers to develop bespoke product ranges to customer briefs.
- Visiting Trade Shows and Retail Outlets to be fully aware of market trends and gain inspiration.
Essential Experience:
- Experience in a design role and will understand what makes a top selling design.
- Excellent creative judgement with a natural eye for good design, composition, layout and sensitivity to colour.
- Experienced within the Home Furnishing market or Art Gallery / art retailer market.
- MAC experience with Photoshop / In Design knowledge.
- To be highly innovative, commercially aware and passionate about design.
- Able to work on multiple projects at one time, prioritizing workloads and managing a busy design studio.
Desirable Experience:
- Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively brief artists verbally and via sketches with customer requirements.
- Possess the confidence to work independently to drive the design process incorporating feedback and product revision to perfect a finished design.
- Ideally some form of art or image related experience, wall covering, greeting card, licensing industry.
To apply for this role, please press the 'Apply' button, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted within the next 21 days. Thank you for your interest in the role.