The Role
Deliver high-volume, print-ready artwork across large- and small-format media while maintaining brand standards, visual identity, color accuracy, and technical quality. Prepare files for printers, manage color correction and image retouching, create master assets, govern style documentation, audit deliverables, provide technical artwork expertise, and improve production workflows under tight deadlines.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Senior Artworker role is responsible for delivering accurate artwork across a variety of media including large format and print collateral. The role requires great attention to detail, accuracy, self motivation and the ability to work to tight deadlines. You’ll provide an extra level of technical expertise and ensure all artwork adheres to visual identity criteria.
You’ll need an excellent understanding of production techniques, print processes, an eye for typography, layout, imagery and production, and also capabilities in proof reading and guideline guardianship.
We operate across diverse sectors including automotive, retail landscapes, finance, sport, with events which include immersive brand activations, experiential structures, conferences, gala dinners and monumental branded environments. This requires a proficient execution of high-quality assets.
This role sits within Graphics Production as part of the wider Live Events team. This is a very exciting role which will work with all clients across the agency and have access to work across a variety of brands.
Imagination creates experiences that move people, applying our collective imagination to creative and cultural challenges. Our expertise lies in Consulting, Destinations, Content, Live Events and Investor Communications.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-volume artwork by generating and tailoring digital and physical assets according to established brand standards
- Prepare artwork for print and conduct appropriate checks to ensure they are print-ready and/or meet printer specifications
- Construct master files and assets following established agency protocols and specific brand requirements
- Drive high-quality output by maintaining a meticulous approach to accuracy from the initial execution
- Execute comprehensive colour management and image retouching across various technical printing formats
- Lead the development and ongoing governance of visual identities and style documentation
- Uphold aesthetic integrity and brand cohesion for diverse deliverables regardless of the production hub
- Act as the technical artwork authority during cross-functional project scoping and strategy sessions
- Identify opportunities for workflow refinement to enhance overall creative excellence and project speed
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Demonstrate a proven background in the execution of high-quality large and small format artwork
- Extensive agency experience
- Expert proficiency in industry-standard software including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat, MS Office and other appropriate applications to produce accurate artwork
- Deep technical knowledge of diverse printing methodologies and reprographic applications
- Skillfully translate core design concepts across various formats and physical dimensions
- Perform advanced colour correction and image manipulation for multiple technical disciplines
- Conduct meticulous visual audits of assets to ensure precise colour matching and technical fidelity
- Adeptly navigate and apply intricate brand governance and technical style guidelines
- Remain up-to-date with current and up and coming production processes and digital technologies
- Have the ability to deliver under pressure and multi-task
Job Benefits
- Work with a state-of-the-art product and deliver it to exciting and innovative brands.
- Learning and development opportunities that contribute to professional growth.
- Travel to exciting destinations around the world.
Benefits and perks offered
- Work with a state-of-the-art product and deliver it to exciting and innovative brands
- Learning and development opportunities that contribute to professional growth.
Wellness
- Private Medical Insurance (including discounted gym options)
- Discounted Healthcare Cash Plan
- Discounted Private Dental Insurance
- Paid leave to support caring requirements, dependents, sickness, compassionate leave etc.
- Employee Assistance Programme (Help@ hand)
- In-Office Gym (London office only)
- Life Insurance - 4xsalary
- Annual Health Assessment & Flu Vaccinations
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders are available for support
Benefits
- 25 Days Annual Leave (pro-rata for part-time roles)
- Birthday Day Off plus a birthday gift
- Discretionary Annual Bonus
- Generous Family Leave Policies with coaching and support for new parents
- Tailored Learning & Development for Career Development
- Enhanced Pension Contributions
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- Season Ticket Travel Loans
- Income Protection (employee-only benefit)
- Subsidised Electric Car Scheme
- Home Technology Scheme (tax-efficient loan for tech equipment)
- Unpaid Sabbatical opportunities
Perks
- Hybrid Working (3 in-office days per week)
- Company Events and socials
- Pet-friendly office
- Lunch & Learns sessions
- Wellness & Educational webinars
- Subsidised Café (London office only)
Skills Required
- Proven experience executing high-quality large- and small-format artwork
- Extensive agency experience
- Expert proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Microsoft Office, and other relevant applications
- Deep technical knowledge of printing methodologies and reprographic applications
- Ability to translate design concepts across formats and physical dimensions
- Advanced color correction and image manipulation skills
- Ability to conduct visual audits for color matching and technical accuracy
- Ability to apply brand governance and technical style guidelines
- Awareness of current and emerging production processes and digital technologies
- Ability to deliver under pressure and multitask
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The Company
What We Do
Imagination is an Experience Design Company headquartered in London, with 13 studios worldwide. Founded over 50 years ago on a principle of Independent Creativity - we bring together diverse groups of strategic, creative and practical people to find creative and inspired answers to client challenges. We remain independent to this day. We have earned a reputation for consistently challenging and changing the status quo, through our core offers of Consulting, Destinations, Content and Live. Imagination’s clients include LG, Ford, IKEA, LVMH, Samsung, Jaguar Land Rover, HSBC, Major League Baseball, 3M, Turkish Airlines, Shell and Telstra. Imagination was awarded silver at Campaign’s Global Brand Experience Agency of the Year Awards 2022, ranked 38 in Newsweek’s UK Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces 2022 and won the Grand Prix award at Campaign Tech Awards for their recent work with Visa Masters of Movement
