Creative Artworker

Job Description

The Company:
TOMY is a leading global designer, producer and marketer of high-quality, innovative toys and games, and supplies products to national and specialized retailers across Europe, the Middle East and parts of Asia. Here at TOMY our mission is simple, to make the world smile! We never take for granted the role our products play in the lives of children and families – kids love our toys and parents ask for them by name. Like us, if you have a passion for making the world smile, we would love to hear from you!

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Creative Artworker to join our NPD team in Brooklands. Reporting to the Director of Development & Project Management, you will deliver creative solutions within our games portfolio. You will have the opportunity to collaborate on a wide variety of work, including packaging artwork, game designs and product illustrations as well as a range of marketing materials and assets.

This role is perfect for someone who is eager to learn and grow and make a meaningful impact in a fun, fast-paced and collaborative environment.

The Role:
• Design market-leading, eye-catching games graphics and artwork across the TOMY International range.
• Work in partnership with the Senior Graphic Designer and Product Design team to design and develop market-leading games packaging and graphical assets.
• Localize and retouch games artwork and assets to include local or multi-language elements.
• Work with our Marketing teams to create internal/external marketing communications materials such as exhibition graphics, promotional materials, catalogue pages and online digital assets.
• Work alongside our Far East cross-functional teams to take games artwork from development to production.
• Deliver a high level of quality and consistency across materials and align the creative approach for a global market.
• Ensure all design work meets the requirements of the brief prior to sign off.
• Manage workload and prioritize briefs in line with agreed critical path, communicating any potential issues or challenges.
• Contribute fresh ideas and creativity to brainstorming sessions and design meetings.
• Stay up-to-date with current design trends, techniques, and best practices.

The Person:
The ideal candidate will:
• Have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field.
• Have 2-3 years of experience as a Graphic Designer/Artworker – experience in the Games/Toy sector would be a significant benefit.
• Be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Have experience in designing for both print and digital platforms.
• Have a good understanding of design principles, typography, and colour theory.
• Be a creative problem solver in both thinking and execution.
• Have strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Have the ability to take direction and feedback positively and incorporate it into your work.
• Have a good eye for detail and a passion for creating visually appealing designs.
• Be a motivated self-starter with a positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and willingness to take on new challenges.
• Have a playing to win attitude.

Hours, Location & Salary
• This is a full-time role (37.5 hours) based at our Brooklands office in Weybridge, Surrey
• A salary of £30,000

How to Apply
• Please email the HR team ([email protected]) with your CV and portfolio