We’re looking for a Junior Artworker / Designer to join our busy signage and vehicle branding team. This is a hands-on, production-focused role where you’ll support the artwork and design process for signage, vehicle graphics, fleet branding, and large-format print, while also assisting with internal marketing content.
Role Overview
This role is ideal for a junior at the early stages of their career who wants exposure to both production artwork and brand-led design, gaining a well-rounded skillset within a professional, fast-paced environment.
You’ll see your work go from artwork → print → install → marketing, gaining valuable experience across multiple areas of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with print-ready artwork for signage, vehicle graphics, and large-format print.
- Working in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and the Adobe Creative Suite.
- Learning and applying correct setup for bleed, cut lines, scale, and panelling.
- Supporting creative design tasks such as layouts, amendments, and updates.
- Working closely with production and operations teams to understand workflows and constraints.
- Working with the marketing team to support internal documents, social media graphics, and branded assets.
- Creating visual assets such as social media posts, blog thumbnails, and case study graphics.
- Adding jobs to the system and keeping artwork stages accurately updated.
- Answering phone calls professionally and handling basic artwork or job enquiries.
- Checking artwork thoroughly for accuracy and quality before production
- Managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced production environment.
Qualifications:
- Basic working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Some understanding of design, layout, and visual consistency.
- Willingness to learn print production processes for signage and vehicle graphics.
- Good attention to detail and pride in accuracy.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Confident communicator, including phone calls.
- Reliable, organised, and keen to improve.
Desirable (but not essential)
- Some experience or education in graphic design, artwork, or print.
- Interest in signage, vehicle graphics, or large-format print.
- Interest in marketing, branding, or content creation.
- A creative eye and enthusiasm for learning.
About HG
We are HG Graphics, a professional branding and graphics company specialising in vehicle branding, signage, wide-format print, and architectural graphics. We invest in people who want to learn properly, improve quickly, and build long-term careers.
Job Type
Full-time or Part-time (flexible for the right candidate)
Salary
£19,500 – £22,000 per year (pro rata for part-time, dependent on experience)
Benefits
- Overtime (where applicable).
- Company pension.
- On-site parking.
- On-the-job training and mentoring from experienced artworkers and designers.
- Exposure to real signage, vehicle branding, and marketing projects.
- A friendly, professional, and supportive team environment.
- Clear progression into a mid-weight Artworker / Designer role.
- Regular salary reviews linked to development and performance.
Schedule
Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Full-time or part-time options available, to be discussed at interview
Work Location
HG Graphics