Creative Artworker (6 Month Fixed Term Contract)

IMA; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency in Manchester is seeking a highly skilled Creative Artworker. In this role, you will execute detailed artwork for various print and digital projects. Candidates should possess expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting. This position offers a collaborative environment, allowing you to work closely with diverse teams while contributing to high-quality deliverables.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Variety of projects

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio showcasing print and digital artwork.
• Proven proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
• Excellent knowledge of print and digital artwork processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver artwork for low to high-volume projects and campaigns.
• Retouch and process images accurately for digital and print.
• Collaborate with client service and creative teams on briefs.
• Liaise with print teams on preparation for installation.
• Adhere to deadlines and efficient processes in production.

Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud proficiency

Attention to detail

Photo retouching

Typography layout skills

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

IMA is a creative agency that builds brands people want to be part of. We’re looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Creative Artworker to join our artwork production division. This role is vital for executing intricate and accurate artwork across a variety of print and web-ready deliverables for the entire IMA client portfolio.

If you have a strong working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud, a keen eye for detail, and perform best in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll get from us

• A chance to develop your career within an award-winning creative agency.
• The opportunity to work on a wide variety of print and web-ready deliverables, including brochures, banners, digital assets, and presentations.
• A collaborative environment, working closely with creative, client service, and production teams across regional and international IMA offices.
• A people-first environment where we challenge, grow, and deliver together.

The role

As a Creative Artworker, you will be responsible for creating and executing artwork for various campaigns, from initial concepts through to final artwork and delivery. You will ensure all artwork is delivered on schedule, within budget, and meets the highest requirements for quality control.

What you’ll be doing

• Delivering intricate and accurate artwork for a range of low to high-volume projects and campaigns.
• Consistently, precisely, and to the highest quality, retouching and processing images for use in print and digital.
• Working collaboratively with client service and creative teams to interpret and develop client briefs.
• Articulating rationale and feedback in a thoughtful manner during project discussions.
• Liaising with print production teams on print preparation for physical installation.
• Adhering to department-wide processes and working efficiently in a deadline-driven production environment.

What we’re looking for

• A strong portfolio showcasing a mixture of print artwork, digital artwork, and retouch ability.
• Proven proficiency and technical skills within Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Excellent working knowledge of print artwork, digital artwork, and photo retouching.
• A keen eye for detail, layout, and typography.

Our values at IMA

We’re curious. We challenge. We commit.

These principles shape how we work — with each other, with clients, and with the world.

Apply now

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. If this Creative Artworker role sounds like a fit, we’d love to hear from you.