Purpose: Carrol Boyes is seeking a Mid-Level Graphic/Packaging Designer with a strong graphic design background to join our Merchandise Department Team. This role is ideal for a designer who is passionate about premium packaging, confident in print and production execution, and experienced in creating beautiful, retail-ready packaging and product artwork for a design-led brand.
Key Responsibilities
Design, adapt, and update packaging artwork for new and existing products
Apply brand artwork, patterns, imagery, and finishes consistently across packaging formats
Create and adapt graphic artwork for product surfaces, including decals, patterns, and placements
Prepare accurate, print-ready artwork for factories, printers, and suppliers
Work confidently with deadlines, packaging layouts, and repro setup
Review proofs and ensure artwork accuracy prior to production
Collaborate closely with Product Development, Art, and Replenishment teams
Liaise with external factories and suppliers to resolve artwork and production queries
Maintain an organised digital artwork library with strict version control
Brief and coordinate packaging or product photography when required
Ensure version control and correct usage of packaging files
Responsible for artwork accuracy and production readiness
Review proofs and ensure artwork accuracy prior to production
Ensure correct and approved artwork is released to factories
Packaging Design Artwork Execution
Apply brand artwork, patterns, imagery, and finishes accurately across packaging formats
Create and manage decal placements, layout, and positioning
Ensure packaging is fit for purpose, retail-ready, and aligned to brand standards
Manage updates and revisions efficiently to avoid production errors or reprints
Key Competencies
Strong attention to detail and accuracy and quality of print-ready packaging artwork
Excellent aesthetic judgment aligned to premium design standards
Commercially aware and production-focused and launch timelines
Commercially aware with appreciation for premium design standards
Able to manage multiple projects Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Strong communicator and collaborative team player, Internal stakeholder satisfaction
Proactive, accountable, and solutions focused
Effective management of artwork files and assets
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and respect for brand standards
Operates independently within defined briefs and brand guidelines
Works under guidance of the Head of Product with formal sign-off processes
Experience
3+ years' experience in graphic design with strong packaging and print focus
Proven experience taking artwork through to print / factory production
Relevant Tertiary qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Product Design, or related field
Proven experience in Adobe illustrator & Photoshop, procreate, Experience in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
Proven experience in Adobe Suite of programs including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
Solid understanding of print processes, repro principles, and colour management
Experience working with deadlines and packaging formats
A portfolio clearly demonstrating packaging design and product graphic work Illustration skills
Apply by sharing your updated CV and Portfolio to (profiles without a submitted portfolio will not be considered)
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