Artworker - Beauty Packaging

Location: Knutsford, Cheshire (Office-Based – This role is not remote or hybrid)

Amelia Knight Ltd is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of private label beauty products and the creators of viral skincare and colour cosmetic brands, including Glow Hub. With continued growth across multiple global markets, we are looking for a detail-focused Artworker to join our established in-house design team.

This is a full-time, office-based role in Knutsford, Cheshire and is suited to candidates who are locally based or willing to relocate prior to starting.

This role is a production-focused artworker position, the successful candidate will work primarily on setting up production-ready artwork files and packaging dielines (cutters), ensuring accuracy, consistency and technical correctness for manufacture.

• Artwork Production: Take ownership of building final, press-ready artwork files from approved design concepts.
• Brand Consistency: Adapt master designs into various packaging formats while strictly adhering to sometimes complex brand guidelines and ensuring visual consistency.
• Technical Execution: Ensure all artwork is technically sound for production, including correct colour separation, spot colour channels. 
• Own work Management: Manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively, participating in range reviews and maintaining strict file accuracy and version control.
• Keep your line manager updated with your job statuses.
• Collaboration: Work closely with designers, merchandisers, and NPD teams to troubleshoot and flag any potential production issues that may impact design integrity.
• Documentation/ File management: Assist in the development and maintenance of scalable component files and other company related material.

Additional Responsibilities: Tasks such as 3D printing and handling ad-hoc artwork requests.

• Technical Proficiency: Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator & Photoshop
• Print Knowledge: A good understanding of print processes.
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous eye for detail across typography, layout, imagery, and technical execution is essential.
• Organisation: Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously under pressure.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a calm, collaborative approach to teamwork. 

Ready to join a fast-growing beauty brand with exciting career development opportunities? Send your CV, portfolio, and a brief introduction to hr@ameliaknight.com.