Graphic Designer

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Creative Graphic Designer (Mid–Senior Level) to join a well-established company based in Watford Salary: £35,000–£40,000 per year Location: Watford, Hertfordshire (3 days on-site, 2 days WFH) Job Type: Full Time / Permanent. Mon–Thu: 9:00–18:00 / Fri: 9:00–16:30 Benefits: Casual dress, free parking, good transport links The Company They are a leading creative company specialising in licensed gifts and consumer products. They partner with some of the world’s most recognised entertainment and sports brands, delivering commercially successful ranges season after season. The company works with globally recognised brands including Disney, Marvel, Barbie, Netflix, Sonic, Peppa Pig, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Team GB and many more. Alongside licensed collections, they design and manufacture their own exclusive brands. Their product categories span apparel, accessories, stationery, lighting, garden, homeware and gifting. They are a fast-paced, growing business committed to delivering innovative, trend-led products from concept through to manufacture. The Role We are looking for a highly creative and commercially aware Creative Graphic Designer (Mid–Senior Level) with experience developing products and visual concepts for licensed brands and retail markets. This is a creative-led role, ideal for someone with strong conceptual thinking, excellent trend awareness and a passion for creating commercially successful consumer products across multiple categories. You will work closely with our design, licensing and product development teams to create exciting artwork, graphics and product concepts that align with licensor style guides while bringing fresh, original thinking to every project. Experience working with major licensed brands, particularly Disney, is highly desirable. Hybrid working is available, with 3 days studio-based in Watford and 2 days working from home. Key Responsibilities Creative Design & Product Development * Create original graphics, prints and product concepts across gifting, stationery, homeware, accessories and apparel * Develop commercially strong design ranges for licensed and own-brand products * Interpret and apply licensor style guides creatively while maintaining brand integrity * Design compelling visuals and mock-ups for retailer pitches, presentations and licensor submissions * Research trends, colour palettes, typography and market insights to drive new product ideas * Produce high-quality artwork and layouts across both print and digital applications * Create engaging graphics that appeal to a variety of audiences and retail sectors Brand & Licensing * Work across globally recognised licensed brands including Disney, Marvel, Netflix, Barbie and sports brands * Prepare artwork and presentations for licensor approval processes * Ensure all creative work aligns with brand guidelines, compliance requirements and retailer expectations * Collaborate with licensors and internal stakeholders to refine and develop concepts Collaboration & Workflow * Work closely with product development, sales and production teams throughout the design process * Support junior team members and contribute to a collaborative studio environment * Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment * Maintain organised artwork files, assets and design libraries * Stay up to date with industry trends, consumer products and emerging design styles Requirements Essential 4+ years’ experience in a Creative Graphic Design role Strong body of work demonstrating creative design across consumer products, licensing or retail Experience working with licensed brands (Disney experience highly desirable) Advanced skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign Excellent understanding of typography, composition, colour and layout Strong commercial awareness and ability to design for retail audiences Ability to work from concept through to final artwork Excellent communication and presentation skills Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Ability to thrive under pressure and manage multiple projects effectively Applications without relevant examples of work will not be considered. Preferred Experience within licensed consumer products, gifting, fashion accessories or homeware Experience presenting concepts to licensors or retailers Knowledge of print and packaging processes Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent industry experience Why Join Us Work on globally recognised entertainment and sports brands Be part of a fast-growing and highly creative business Opportunity to see your ideas developed into retail products Competitive salary (£35,000–£40,000 depending on experience) Hybrid working (3 days studio / 2 days WFH) Early finish on Fridays Pension scheme Statutory holidays Free on-site parking Casual dress Employee discounts Career growth and development opportunities If you have the relevant skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration. The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need