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About us For over 30 years, Tjarks & Tjarks has been a leader in private label branding and packaging, creating design that wins at the retailshelf. We combine creativity, precision, and production expertise to deliver end-to-end design-to-artwork solutions for global retailers. Our culture is built on reliability, consistency, and exceptional attention to detail. We’re hands-on, dependable, and obsessed with craft, deliveringwork that performs in the real world. The Role We are looking for an exceptionally creative Senior Packaging Designer to work on a wide variety of brand and own-label packagingprojects across food and non-food categories. You will be continuously involved in the creation and evolution of new brands and packaging systems. You should be passionate about allthings creative, confident in delivering exciting presentations, and committed to raising the standard of creativity within our company. Knowledge of Mac computers and fluency in Illustrator and Photoshop CS5 is essential, and we also value designers who appreciate thetraditional craft of sketching with pen, markers, and paper. You must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Creative Leadership & Ownership • Take complete ownership of assigned projects, ensuring client briefs are fully understood and creative expectations areexceeded., • Lead design projects from initial briefing through to final presentation, driving concept development and visual execution., • Create a variety of highly creative, exciting and outstanding design concepts for each packaging or branding project., • Visualise your own ideas digitally and develop presentations that inspire and impress clients., • Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and uphold the highest standards of craft across all design outputs. Strategic & Commercial Thinking • Contribute to the strategic development of packaging systems, brand architecture, and shelf-impact solutions., • Translate consumer insights, category research and competitor analysis into strong, strategically grounded creativedirection., • Ensure all creative work is aligned with retailer requirements and performs effectively in real-world retail environments. Client Collaboration & Communication • Build strong rapport with clients and present creative ideas with clarity, thought and confidence., • Attend project and design meetings, providing both conceptual and strategic design input., • Secure Creative or Design Director approval before handing designs to Project Managers. Technical Expertise • Demonstrate strong understanding of print technologies (flexo, litho, digital, gravure) and how they influence design decisions., • Work closely with artwork, production and repro teams to ensure design intent is maintained through to final print., • Prepare files that meet all technical requirements and provide clear direction for artwork refinement., • Brief and collaborate with external partners such as illustrators, photographers and mock-up suppliers when required. Team Leadership & Mentoring • Serve as a role model for junior designers, inspiring, directing and mentoring them throughout all project stages., • Provide constructive feedback and support junior designers to ensure work is on brief, on time, and in line with companyvalues., • Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal design processes, workflow efficiency and overall creative quality. Innovation & Trend Awareness • Keep up to date with design, packaging, sustainability, and retail trends, bringing fresh inspiration into the studio, includingair efficiencies., • Identify opportunities for innovation in structure, materials, and visual communication to elevate client work. Delivery & Responsibility • Ensure all deadlines are met and all work is delivered to the highest possible standard., • Maintain a calm, solutions-focused attitude when working under pressure and across multiple concurrent projects. Requirements • 5+ years' experience in packaging design, ideally within FMCG or retail., • A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional conceptual thinking, brand creation and packaging design., • Confidence in presenting creative work and communicating design rationale., • Advanced skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with a solid understanding of print and production processes.

• Business: emap, • Brands: DFNI Frontier Magazine, Property Week, AV Magazine, Packaging News, Independent Retail News, Motor Trader Magazine, Money Marketing, Headlinemoney, Mortgage Strategy, Quality Food Awards, • Base Location: Croydon, London, • Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent/Hybrid (3 office days/week), • Salary: £25,000 + 10% Bonus About the Company: A business-to-business media company with a focused portfolio of market-leading events and brands. Across the company we create products our customers value to help drive their success, which in turn drives our own growth. Our product focus is around paid-for subscriptions, conferences, awards, digital insight and bespoke marketing solutions. Overall Purpose of the Role: As an Event Executive you are part of an enthusiastic and busy event operations team, running B2B conferences, exhibitions and award ceremonies. Your role is key to the successful execution of our events portfolio. You should have a love for events, provide outstanding customer service, be an enthusiastic professional and be able to build relationships with internal and external customers. You will have operational responsibility from concept to delivery, using creativity and a keen eye for detail, along with the ability to multi-task, to deliver industry-leading events. Key Responsibilities: • Working alongside the Event Manager and event operations team in the overall planning, execution and commercial viability of a variety of annual events on behalf of emap’s B2B brands., • Researching suitable entertainment for events., • Working with the Event Manager and the brands to produce high-quality event collateral, including thorough checking of all copy, e.g. agendas, websites, booking forms, tickets, programmes, etc., • Liaising with the production/AV supplier in pre-production and assisting with all aspects of the staging requirements for the events., • Providing outstanding customer service with all external and internal stakeholders, via written and verbal communication., • Performing all the administrative tasks associated with events, including database management., • Building strong relationships with suppliers, including AV teams, venues, entertainers, etc, negotiating to ensure the best value is achieved, and co-ordinating the production of all event signage with the appropriate logos/messages, etc., • Assisting in selecting menus, room layouts and table plans., • Providing on-site event support – specific responsibilities are allocated by the Event Manager, to include overseeing the production team, briefing and liaising with venue staff, co-ordination of sponsors, managing registration, ensuring table plans are correct and adhered to, etc., • Sharing best practice across the team., • Website & comms proofing. Skills and Experience: • Educated to degree level or equivalent – preferred but not essential. Event Management Degree is desirable., • Experience of events/customer service., • Proficient use of the latest version of Microsoft Office., • Proven ability to handle multiple deadlines., • Excellent communication skills., • Experience in managing events websites – desirable., • Attention to detail. Core Competencies: • A driven individual with excellent planning and organisational skills., • Proactive and confident., • Flexible with working hours during events., • A team player, but secure working independently and on own initiative., • Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards and meeting multiple deadlines., • Able to read and interpret data effectively., • Takes a creative approach to everyday challenges., • Enthusiasm and willingness to change and innovate processes., • Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload effectively., • Ability to represent the brand and business as a positive ambassador while on site at events and in communications. Personal Attributes: • Able to use initiative and be proactive., • Calm and professional under pressure., • Deadline driven and results orientated., • Creative., • Punctual., • Positive and enthusiastic., • Team player., • Organised, tenacious and committed., • Has a passion for events. What we offer Learning & Development: At emap, we believe that employee learning and development are the key drivers of our success. To ensure continuous growth and meet the ever-changing demands of the workplace, we provide an environment that fosters continuous development for our employees. Our employees are encouraged to identify their areas of personal and professional development aligned with our strategic areas, including management development, health, safety & wellbeing, sales, event management, marketing strategy, editorial, and information technology. We have a structured framework designed to help equip our employees with the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviours to excel in their job roles, contributing to achieving our organisational objectives. To support our employees’ career development, we have designed specialised programs, as well as other stand-alone role-specific and generic courses, under the emap academy. Benefits: emap is part of Metropolis Group. Together we are committed to providing a happy and healthy place to work, so we offer fantastic benefits and perks to our employees. • 25 days of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell additional days., • One additional day of annual leave per year- Celebration Day., • Health plan, • Life assurance, • Private virtual GP access, • Seasonal flu jabs available at the office., • Continuous learning & development opportunities., • In-house Excellence Awards and other innovation projects., • Cycle-to-work scheme, • Discounted gym memberships, • Retail discount vouchers, • Rail season ticket loans, • Pension scheme, • One paid volunteer day per year, • Annual Summer & Winter Celebrations, • Work from home during August, • Income protection and more Privacy: Metropolis Group respects the privacy of every person for whom we have personal data. We comply with data protection legislation such as the Data Protection Act 1998 and the General Data Protection Regulation which regulates the processing of data and ensures that your data is processed fairly and lawfully, is kept secure and only that data necessary for any processing is kept. You can see our privacy policy at . Diversity and Inclusion: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. How to apply: Please submit your CV and covering letter. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to give individual feedback at the application stage, however if you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted within 10 working days of your application.

About us For over 30 years, Tjarks & Tjarks has been a leader in private label branding and packaging, creating design that wins at the retail shelf. We combine creativity, precision, and production expertise to deliver end-to-end design-to-artwork solutions for global retailers. Our culture is built on reliability, consistency, and exceptional attention to detail. We’re hands-on, dependable, and obsessed with craft, delivering work that performs in the real world. The Role We’re searching for an exceptional Creative Director to elevate, energise, and shape the future of our in-house creative team. You’ll be a hands-on leader who sets the vision, champions craft, and inspires excellence in every project we ship. This role is a blend of big-picture direction and creative precision. You’ll define the creative benchmark for T&T, guide a talented multidisciplinary team, and modernise the way we work - introducing smarter tools, scalable systems, and forward-thinking digital innovations. We’re looking for a creative leader who’s both visionary and grounded - someone who can light up a room with ideas, then roll up their sleeves to refine the details. You’ll mentor and grow internal talent, elevate the quality of our output, and ensure our work remains world-class in its creativity, clarity, and craft. Most importantly, you’ll set the tone: bringing energy, positivity, and a passionate creative spark to the department every day. You'll come with loads of FMCG experience, and have a real knack for designing standout food and beverage packaging! About you • You’ve lived the agency pace and know how to lead teams under pressure., • Can build, manage, and reshape teams as needed., • Can present to clients and capture attention with your creative presentation skills., • Brings exceptional craft skills and a deep understanding of process., • Balances creativity with commercial reality., • Embodies precision, reliability, and consistency in everything you do., • Strong leadership skills - leads by example, inspiring, upskilling, and empowering the team. Key Responsibilities • Define and lead T&T’s creative vision across all clients, categories, and markets., • Inspire and develop a multidisciplinary design team through guidance, delegation, and accountability., • Maintain world-class standards across packaging, branding, print, and artwork., • Oversee colour, repro, and retouching quality, ensuring accuracy and consistency across every SKU., • Drive efficiency and innovation by embedding modern tools and AI-driven workflows., • Recruit, mentor, and retain top creative talent; address performance where needed., • Collaborate with client service and production teams to ensure creative work delivers on time, on brand, and on brief., • Lead internal creative presentations and agency-wide sessions with confidence and clarity., • Visit clients and attend client calls to take briefings and present work., • Represent the design department in the quarterly SLT meetings. Requirements • Proven experience in senior creative leadership within private label, FMCG, or packaging., • A standout portfolio showing exceptional design craft, brand storytelling, and strategic thinking., • Experienced in own brand and national brands, • An expert in strategic thinking and being about to look beyond boundaries., • Expert understanding of print processes., • Expert hands-on skills in Photoshop, retouching, and design refinement., • Knowledge of 3D, web, or tech-based design to complement core packaging experience., • Tech-savvy and process-driven, comfortable with modern design systems and AI tools., • Skilled at team leadership, recruitment, and performance management., • Highly organised, dependable, and detail-oriented, with a calm, consistent approach to delivery., • Skilled and confident at presenting design to world leading retailers., • Ability to select and manage freelance talent on more creative projects. Please ensure to send your portfolio with your application.