Freelance Graphic Designer
Job description
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We are seeking an experienced Graphic Designer to join our established client based in Hoddesdon on a freelance part-time basis. This role will involve working across a variety of divisions and products, so proven experience in packaging design for physical products is essential.
Initially, this will be a part-time, ad hoc position, with the potential to develop into a regular commitment of 2–3 days per week, depending on workload.
What our client is looking for:
- Demonstrable experience in packaging design for physical products
- Ability to produce product brief drawings, concept sketches, and clear visual mock-ups
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Confidence in designing for both print and digital formats
- Ability to adhere to brand guidelines while contributing fresh, creative ideas
- Experience preparing artwork for print production
- Reliable and flexible, with the ability to manage project-based briefs and varying deadlines
- Experience in editing product photography
- Availability to attend occasional on-site meetings in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best of luck in your job search.
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🎨 Showcase your packaging design portfolio prominently as this is explicitly essential for the role
📦 Include specific examples of physical product packaging you've designed, not just digital work
🖥️ List Adobe Creative Suite proficiency (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) in your skills section
📸 Highlight any product photography editing experience as this is specifically mentioned
🗓️ Emphasise your flexibility with project-based work and varying deadlines in your personal statement
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- •Designed packaging for 15+ physical products across FMCG and retail sectors, increasing shelf appeal and achieving 23% sales uplift within 6 months
- •Prepared print-ready artwork using Adobe Illustrator and InDesign for 8 major product launches, delivering all projects on time and within brand guidelines
- •Edited product photography and created visual mock-ups for 12 packaging concepts, reducing client revision cycles by 40% through clear visual communication
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Room At The Top Recruitment's freelance Graphic Designer position immediately caught my attention due to your focus on packaging design for physical products and Adobe Creative Suite proficiency. My background in creating print-ready artwork and managing project-based briefs aligns perfectly with your client's requirements.
My background in packaging design spans multiple product categories, where I've developed expertise in translating product briefs into compelling visual concepts whilst maintaining brand consistency. I'm particularly skilled at preparing artwork for print production and have extensive experience editing product photography to enhance packaging appeal.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›Walk me through your process for creating packaging design from initial brief to print-ready artwork
- ›How do you ensure colour accuracy when preparing artwork for print production?
- ›What's your approach to editing product photography for packaging use?
- ›How do you balance adhering to brand guidelines while bringing fresh creative ideas?
- ›Which Adobe Creative Suite tools do you use most for packaging design and why?
Behavioural
- ›Describe a time when you had to manage multiple packaging projects with tight deadlines
- ›Tell me about a challenging packaging brief and how you approached it creatively
- ›How do you handle feedback and revisions from clients on design work?
- ›Give an example of when you had to be flexible with changing project requirements
- ›Describe a situation where you had to work independently on a project with minimal supervision
STAR answer examples
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Describe a time when you had to manage multiple packaging projects with tight deadlines
Tell me about a challenging packaging brief and how you approached it creatively