We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and talented Artworker to join our energetic Creative Studio Design team at Liverpool Head Office. 

You will be responsible for the designing of packaging artwork creation from start to finish for retail products across own label homewares, seasonal gifting, garden furniture and more. 

Working closely with Creative Designers and Buyers you will ensure that product ranges are cohesive and packaging is of the highest standard allowing us to stand out in a highly competitive market. You will collaborate with other departments in the business, such as the photography studio and quality assurance team, on a day-to-day basis so excellent communication and organisational skills are key.

We are looking for someone who can work from style guides independently and has a keen eye for detail, with a strong understanding of print processes and typography. The candidate must have an excellent working knowledge of the Abode suite such as Illustrator and Photoshop (Mac based).

• Competitive salary - DOE
• 9 months fixed term contract
• Based in Liverpool Head Office
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year including bank and public holiday allowance rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years' service
• Contributable Company pension scheme

Employee benefits: 

• MyHB employee benefits platform with access to:
  • Retail and leisure discounts plus hundreds more 
  • Free Financial Advice 
  • Bank your savings into an ISA
  • 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line 
  • Low cost voluntary insured health plans
• Onsite subsidised Health and Fitness Centre
• Onsite canteen
• 10% store discount
• Access to social and sporting events
• Free car parking

• Developing artwork for various in house product ranges to ensure cohesion across the
  product and packaging
• Presenting artwork in an exciting and interesting manner
• Reviewing associated pre-production submissions, referring to original brief and comments, ensuring all requested changes have been implemented and the finished quality of the product is of a high standard
• Operating GMB printer (training provided)
• Providing point of sale for stores
• Other duties as required within remit of skill base

• Excellent artwork and design skills
• At least 2 years’ experience of artworking within packaging in the retail sector
• Excellent knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, Adobe Acrobat
• Good typographic and design skills
• Competent digital photography skills
• Experience of using Microsoft Office including, Word Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Experience of working in a team
• Understanding of print and manufacturing processes and limitations

TJ Morris Limited trading as Home Bargains is a privately owned family run discount retailer selling top brands at the lowest possible price on the UK high street.

Having started 45 years ago in Liverpool our customers continue to be at the heart of everything we do and throughout our 580 stores we have over 5 million customers each week.

With plans to increase our store portfolio to 1,000 stores throughout the UK we are a fast-paced retailer opening 50 stores a year (nearly one every weekend) - and we wouldn't have it any other way!