Designer - Licensed Drinkware & Lunchbags

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a creative and commercially minded Designer to join a growing team specialising in licensed children's products for the UK and EU markets. The role focuses on designing licensed drinkware and lunch bags, delivering original, on-brand concepts across a wide range of globally recognised licenses.

Reporting into the Sales and Licensing Director, the Designer will be responsible for managing projects from concept through to final artwork approval and sampling, liaising closely with licensors, internal departments, and Far East suppliers. This role would suit someone with strong artworking experience and a good understanding of licensed product development, particularly across food contact and soft goods categories.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Designing trend-led, commercially viable licensed products across drinkware and lunch bag categories
• Creating product artwork, packaging designs, mock-ups and presentation materials for licensor and customer review
• Producing accurate print-ready artwork, applying style guides, die cuts and correct licensing requirements
• Managing the approvals process with licensors, responding to feedback and refining artwork accordingly
• Liaising with the production and PD teams to ensure smooth communication with Far East suppliers
• Reviewing samples and providing detailed feedback on finishes, materials and print execution
• Maintaining brand consistency across all designs while meeting commercial targets and production timelines
• Supporting innovation through trend research and identifying opportunities for new designs and formats

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in licensed product design, ideally across drinkware, lunch bags or similar consumer categories
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat (Mac), with strong art working and layout skills
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Confident communicating with licensors and Far East suppliers
• Commercially aware with a good understanding of cost considerations and production processes