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Who we are

Magpie Studio is a branding agency for people who believe in the power of ideas to create impact. We build evocative brands that are both engaging and effective, delivering powerful emotions and proven results. We’re a proud independent, working with an international roster of clients defined by their ambition rather than their size, or sector. We promote a culture of happiness and fulfilment that allows creativity to flourish.

Who you are

You’re a skilled and detail-focused creative artworker who cares about producing beautifully crafted, accurate work. You’re comfortable across print and digital, with a strong eye for design and typography. You’re organised, adaptable and collaborative, with a positive, solutions-focused approach.

The role

As a Creative Artworker at Magpie, you’ll work closely with our creative and CS teams to turn approved creative into beautifully crafted, technically accurate work across print, packaging and digital. Working closely with our Senior Creative Artworker, you’ll take responsibility for artwork, adaptation and production across a wide variety of formats, developing your skills and independence while maintaining consistently high standards.

Key requirements

• 3+ years’ experience in creative artwork or production within a design studio, branding agency or similarly creative environment.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong craft and attention to detail across print and digital.
• High competency in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, with experience preparing production-ready artwork.
• Strong knowledge of print and production processes, including colour, repro, specifications, proofs and finishes.
• Experience creating and adapting digital assets across multiple formats and specifications, including high-volume deliverables.
• A strong eye for typography, layout and composition, with good design sensitivity when adapting creative.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail, with an organised approach to files, version control and quality assurance.
• A natural collaborator, with an open, proactive and positive mindset, comfortable working with teams, clients and external partners.
• Curiosity about new production techniques, tools and technologies.
• Experience in packaging/FMCG, retouching or basic motion skills such as After Effects is an advantage, but not essential.

Key responsibilities

• Creative artwork & craft: Produce accurate, beautifully crafted artwork across print, packaging and digital, maintaining the integrity and quality of the approved creative direction.
• Adaptation & production: Independently extend approved designs across suites of assets, layouts, formats, markets and channels. Work confidently across both high-volume production requirements and more bespoke, craft-led deliverables.
• Digital production: Create and adapt digital assets accurately and efficiently across a range of formats and specifications, managing multiple versions and outputs while maintaining consistency and attention to detail.
• Print & packaging: Set up documents, schematics, nets and cutter guides; prepare scatter proofs and GMGs; help establish and interpret print specifications; prepare final print-ready artwork; and check proofs and production files.
• Visualisation & image-making: Support the creative team with comps, mockups and client-ready visuals, including image retouching and manipulation where required.
• Quality control: Check your work thoroughly throughout the production process, identifying inconsistencies, technical issues and potential errors before delivery.
• Organisation & delivery: Proactively manage your time and workload across multiple projects and deadlines, maintaining clear, well-organised files, naming and version control, and communicating early when priorities, timings or requirements need clarification.
• Collaboration & communication: Work productively with designers, Client Services, clients, production partners and partner agencies, communicating clearly, seeking feedback, developing your skills and knowledge, and helping find solutions when challenges arise.

• Full-time role, 9:30am–6pm, with a one-hour lunch break.
• Hybrid working – you’ll need to be in our Shoreditch studio Monday to Wednesday, with the option to work from home on Thursdays and Fridays.
• Team lunch on the last Friday of every month.
• 20 days’ annual leave, increasing by one day for each year of service, up to 25 days, plus bank holidays.
• Studio closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to your annual leave allowance.
• Christmas, summer and other social events throughout the year.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

Information Security & Compliance

As an employee, you are required to follow Magpie’s security policies and secure ways of working, use approved tools, protect client information, complete training, and report any issues promptly.

How to apply

Please send your CV, portfolio and salary expectations to: iwanttowork@magpie-studio.com