Senior Graphic Designer

Dubizzle Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job description

About Goliath

Goliath is an international manufacturer and distributor of toys and games, operating in 15 countries and reaching over 100 countries worldwide. At the heart of our business is a belief in great products and the magic of innovation. Our mission is to bring fun to every household, which we achieve through teamwork and clever collaboration. Learn more about Goliath at www.goliathgames.com/corporate.

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Graphic Designer to join our Asset team based in our Guildford, UK office.

Duties

• Lead on design strategy, ensuring creative output remains current with industry trends, technologies, and competitor’s activity
• Lead the development and maintenance of cohesive brand visuals across all touchpoints, including the Goliath master brand, individual IPs, and multiple SKUs
• Interpret briefs from global product design and marketing teams, translating them into clear creative direction and deliverables
• Own design projects end-to-end, from concept through to final delivery, ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with brand standards
• Conceptualise, design, and deliver high‑quality creative assets across digital, print, social, marketing campaigns, and presentations
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, planning and monitoring timelines, budgets, and production schedules through to completion
• Prepare and manage written briefs and approvals for external suppliers, including artwork, illustration, photography, translations, proofs, and final prints
• Manage external partners and freelance designers, including coordinating and attending photoshoots in collaboration with marketing teams
• Analyse supplier quotes, negotiate competitive costs, and identify value‑engineering opportunities without compromising creative or brand integrity
• Work cross‑functionally with internal teams including marketing, product development, licensing, design, engineering, and video, ensuring alignment across regions
• Maintain oversight of project documentation, asset libraries, and cross‑office information flow, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency
• Drive continuous improvement through new initiatives, processes, and ways of working within the department
• Leadership capability, including mentoring and supporting team members, setting a strong example, and acting as a credible source of guidance and advice
• Represent the design team professionally in meetings, presentations, and occasional international travel or off‑site engagements

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant qualifications in graphic design to university degree level or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years’ relative experience working within the creative sector
• Minimum of 2 years’ demonstrable experience creating consumer marketing assets
• Strong awareness of current and emerging design trends
• Comprehensive understanding of graphic design layout and art direction
• Strong knowledge of product photography best practice
• High level of expertise in current graphic design software
• Excellent understanding of contemporary production techniques
• First‑rate written and verbal communication skills for effective project management

Job Requirements

• Proven ability to work autonomously, take initiative, and own projects end-to‑end with minimal direction
• Proactive, improvement‑driven mindset, with the confidence to challenge ways of working and drive new initiatives
• Strong mastery of brand systems, with the ability to apply them consistently across multiple products, platforms, and touchpoints
• Advanced graphic design capability across digital and print, underpinned by strong conceptual thinking and creative problem‑solving skills
• Confidence and clarity in presenting, articulating, and defending creative decisions to stakeholders at all levels
• Highly effective communicator with strong written, verbal, and cross‑time zone communication skills, able to collaborate seamlessly with internal teams and external partners
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain trusted working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and licensors
• Excellent time management, planning, and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage high‑volume workloads, competing deadlines, and complex production timelines
• High attention to detail, both creatively and organisationally, including the ability to manage complex documentation and workflows accurately
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback, objectively review creative work, and continuously improve personal and team output
• Experience working within global or multi‑market environments, including localisation and regional adaptation
• Strong understanding of consumer brand marketing, particularly how design supports product positioning and commercial objectives
• Familiarity with licensing and IP guidelines, especially when working with third‑party brands or character‑led products
• Commercial awareness and sound business judgement, with the ability to assess costs, value‑engineering opportunities, and broader business impact – understanding how design decisions impact cost, margin, shelf presence, and consumer behaviour
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to consider the wider commercial, strategic, and organisational context of design and product decisions
• Hands‑on experience in video editing and motion design (desirable)
• Demonstrable experience and expertise with appropriate software, including, but not limited to:
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Microsoft PowerPoint / Google Slides
  • Asset management systems

Essential Personal Attributes

• A talented, self‑motivated and dedicated Senior Graphic Designer striving for new skills, knowledge, experience and personal development
• Excellent knowledge of graphic applications, software, print processes & photography
• Comprehensive understanding and awareness of working and company practices and procedures
• Maintain professional conduct at all times, with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong understanding of aesthetics, colour, and communication skills required for the toy market
• Excellent creative problem‑solving skills and initiative
• Ability to listen and understand other people’s views & objectives, able to accept constructive criticism
• Self‑motivated positive team player with excellent organisational and project management skills
• Extensive experience and understanding of managing budgets and schedules
• Able to work both independently and part of a team, working effectively under pressure, managing personal and team stress, conflict and pressure with a constructive and positive mindset
• Enjoy multi‑tasking and juggling a varied workload with a proactive ‘can do’ attitude balancing the risks against advantages of different development methods and routes
• Not afraid to speak up with recommendations and suggestions but be flexible, personable and have a good sense of humour
• Seek and pick up responsibilities waiting to be filled
• Ability to understand the bigger picture and prioritise workloads with comprehensive planning for self and others
• Plan how to achieve the above maintaining a balance of business and personal goals
• Have awareness / empathy of how your role affects others within the company with an understanding of how people feel beyond what they portray / say
• Take personal responsibility to resolve problems even if they are not of your making, continually seek to exceed expectations and push the boundaries wherever possible