Graphic Designer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Fred & Ginger on Linkedin
Job Description: Fred & Ginger is seeking a freelance graphic designer to create and refresh retail packaging for pet treats, toys, and pastes. The role involves collaborating with project leads to ensure designs are print-ready and align with retailer branding. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio in FMCG packaging and experience with licensed IPs. This position is remote with flexible hours, catering to detail-oriented designers experienced in physical product lines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design product packaging for pet treats, toys, and pastes across different SKUs
- Develop and apply character IP elements (Scooby-Doo, Garfield) to packaging
- Collaborate with operations and project leads to translate briefs into print-ready assets
- Revise existing designs based on retailer-specific branding and labelling requirements
- Prepare artwork for print, ensuring accuracy with dimensions, die-lines, and compliance
- Maintain visual consistency across brand and private label projects
Skills Required:
- Strong portfolio in FMCG / consumer product packaging, ideally pet or character-led
- Minimum 5 years experience with licensed IPs and retail compliance
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
- Ability to work with design briefs and iterate quickly
- Familiarity with die-line prep and packaging specs
- Bonus: Experience working with UK retailers or understanding of packaging standards
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Fred & Ginger is a UK-based supplier of high-quality pet treats, toys, and pastes — working exclusively with major supermarkets and retail chains. We don’t sell to consumers — our focus is helping retailers stand out through smart, character-led products that combine functionality and fun. We’re looking for a freelance graphic designer with a strong portfolio in retail packaging, character licensing, and product design. You’ll help bring new SKUs to life, refresh packaging based on retailer needs, and ensure our brand feels consistent, premium, and retail-ready across all touch points.
What You'll Do
- Design product packaging for pet treats, toys, and pastes across different SKUs
- Develop and apply character IP elements (Scooby-Doo, Garfield) to packaging
- Collaborate with operations and project leads to translate briefs into print-ready assets
- Revise existing designs based on retailer-specific branding and labelling requirements
- Prepare artwork for print, ensuring accuracy with dimensions, die-lines, and compliance
- Maintain visual consistency across brand and private label projects
What We’re Looking For
- Strong portfolio in FMCG / consumer product packaging, ideally pet or character-led
- Minimum 5 years experience with licensed IPs and retail compliance
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
- Ability to work with design briefs and iterate quickly
- Familiarity with die-line prep and packaging specs
- Bonus: Experience working with UK retailers or understanding of packaging standards
This is a remote, contract-based role with flexible hours — ideal for designers who are detail-oriented, commercially minded, and experienced working with physical product lines. Start : ASAP Please apply with a link to your portfolio.
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London Area, United Kingdom
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Job Description: Fred & Ginger is seeking a freelance graphic designer to create and refresh retail packaging for pet treats, toys, and pastes. The role involves collaborating with project leads to ensure designs are print-ready and align with retailer branding. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio in FMCG packaging and experience with licensed IPs. This position is remote with flexible hours, catering to detail-oriented designers experienced in physical product lines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design product packaging for pet treats, toys, and pastes across different SKUs
- Develop and apply character IP elements (Scooby-Doo, Garfield) to packaging
- Collaborate with operations and project leads to translate briefs into print-ready assets
- Revise existing designs based on retailer-specific branding and labelling requirements
- Prepare artwork for print, ensuring accuracy with dimensions, die-lines, and compliance
- Maintain visual consistency across brand and private label projects
Skills Required:
- Strong portfolio in FMCG / consumer product packaging, ideally pet or character-led
- Minimum 5 years experience with licensed IPs and retail compliance
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
- Ability to work with design briefs and iterate quickly
- Familiarity with die-line prep and packaging specs
- Bonus: Experience working with UK retailers or understanding of packaging standards
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Fred & Ginger is a UK-based supplier of high-quality pet treats, toys, and pastes — working exclusively with major supermarkets and retail chains. We don’t sell to consumers — our focus is helping retailers stand out through smart, character-led products that combine functionality and fun. We’re looking for a freelance graphic designer with a strong portfolio in retail packaging, character licensing, and product design. You’ll help bring new SKUs to life, refresh packaging based on retailer needs, and ensure our brand feels consistent, premium, and retail-ready across all touch points.
What You'll Do
- Design product packaging for pet treats, toys, and pastes across different SKUs
- Develop and apply character IP elements (Scooby-Doo, Garfield) to packaging
- Collaborate with operations and project leads to translate briefs into print-ready assets
- Revise existing designs based on retailer-specific branding and labelling requirements
- Prepare artwork for print, ensuring accuracy with dimensions, die-lines, and compliance
- Maintain visual consistency across brand and private label projects
What We’re Looking For
- Strong portfolio in FMCG / consumer product packaging, ideally pet or character-led
- Minimum 5 years experience with licensed IPs and retail compliance
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
- Ability to work with design briefs and iterate quickly
- Familiarity with die-line prep and packaging specs
- Bonus: Experience working with UK retailers or understanding of packaging standards
This is a remote, contract-based role with flexible hours — ideal for designers who are detail-oriented, commercially minded, and experienced working with physical product lines. Start : ASAP Please apply with a link to your portfolio.
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