Graphic Designer

Are you an experienced Graphic Designer looking for a new challenge? Do you possess a strong understanding of design for print and a keen eye for detail?

Are you able to balance several projects effectively and work to deadlines? If the answer is yes, we are looking for a talented Graphic Designer to join our team to help design a variety of packaging, books and supporting material for the Specialist Design Studio.

Using your excellent skills in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, you will create innovative and high quality design solutions for packaging and books for the Specialist Design Studio and related products. You will need to be adaptable to the brief and be able to work closely with photographers, artists, writers, editors and the wider production team to produce a range of products which are complementary and consistent with Games Workshop’s intellectual property.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Design and layout of packaging and books to the agreed brief, maintaining design standards and delivering work to the agreed deadline.
• Engaging with the design process from initial concept stage all the way through to preparing files for print.
• Reviewing the work of your peers and giving constructive feedback.
• Receiving feedback on your work from your peers, your manager and the wider studio, and making any alterations.
• Establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with all teams within the Specialist Design Studio studio and across Games Workshop.

If you enjoy using your initiative to problem-solve in a fast-paced creative environment, and have the drive and attention to detail to complete projects from beginning to end, we want to hear from you!

Working at Games Workshop

At Games Workshop we are looking for people who will do their best to understand the needs of the company and to put those needs first when they are at work. Because of this we believe that what you are like, hence the attitude you show to work and the way you choose to behave is just as important as your skills and experience.

The Warhammer World site is based just outside of Nottingham city centre and benefits from a nearby tram stop and free onsite car parking.

In return for your hard work, you will receive 33 days holiday per year (including public holidays), matching contributory pension scheme up to 7.5%, profit share bonus (subject to GW meeting profit targets) and option to join our Share Save scheme. Oh and let’s not forget, a staff discount of between 25% and 50% on our products!

Other Essential Information

Location: This role is based in the Specialist Design Studio at our headquarters in Lenton, Nottingham, UK.

Contract: This is a 14 month FTC

Closing Date: Applications must be received by midnight, UK time, on Tuesday 2nd May 2023.

How to Apply

To apply, please send us a letter or a video telling us why you want this job. This is a great opportunity for you to let us know that you understand what we are looking for.

Please include an up-to-date CV to support your application along with a portfolio demonstrating your graphic design work.