We have great ambitions, so we need more great people … could you be part of our story?
WHAT ARE WE?
We’re a team of problem solvers, creative thinkers, designers and developers.
There’s one key thing we all have in common … we genuinely love what we do!
We value all opinions, promote an ethos of collaborative working and enjoy working in a friendly, relaxed environment.
We share our successes and our failures and want everything we produce to be the best it can be, right from concept through to delivery.
Experience and capability are important but having the right attitude and being a good fit with our team comes first.
WHAT WE BELIEVE IN
We believe in giving it all we’ve got while genuinely having fun. Our family is built on a collaborative and creative culture and we’re a hugely loyal employer. We’re passionate about getting the best out of our teams, providing the right environment, tools and training for you to be the best you can be.
Please email us at careers@professorpuzzle.com if you think you have something we’re missing out on – we’d love to hear from you!
AVAILABLE ROLES
Production Assistant
We are looking for an organised and motivated Production Assistant to join our dynamic team. Based in our Twickenham office, the ideal candidate will be confident at communicating with different teams, as well as have the ability to quickly solve problems and provide support to the Production team as needed. They should enjoy a fast-paced and open office environment.
Key Responsibilities:
– Label, organise, and file production samples
– Manage archiving of production samples at end of season
– Scan packaging barcodes for pre-mass and mass production samples
– Enter data into the internal product database as required
– Complete relevant fields on product specification sheets
– Photograph and upload sample images to shared drives and databases
– Update production trackers with current sample information
– Coordinate with Sales Support to collect samples for Account Managers
– Communicate with suppliers in China to track and chase samples
– Assist Production Coordinators on select projects
– Help maintain a tidy and well-organised product room
– Provide general support to the Production team as needed
Requirements:
– Enjoy problem-solving and troubleshooting
– Loves a fast-paced and open office environment
– Clear communication skills
– Exceptional organisational skills
– Competent with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
– Able to attend the Twickenham office 5 days a week
– Experience working with for a consumer product company with product specifications helpful, but not required
– Experience working directly with factories helpful, but not required
If you have a passion for product – particularly games and gifting – and thrive working as part of a collaborative team, please send your CV and covering letter to careers@professorpuzzle.com
Junior Designer
We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Junior Designer to join our dynamic team. Based in our Twickenham office, the ideal candidate will have a good understanding of graphic design, will be organised and efficient, as well as have the ability to pick up new tasks quickly. They should enjoy a fast-paced and open office environment.
Key Responsibilities:
– Identify key design trends.
– Review critical dates to ensure deadlines are met.
– Produce mock ups and photography.
– Create visuals, presentation boards and Style Guides.
– Accurately apply in-house or customer style guides to product ranges.
– Prepare print-ready files for factory.
– Make changes to artwork where needed.
– File artwork files on the server as directed by the Design Manager.
– Liaise with factories to check and approve JPEGS for pre-mass samples.
– Photograph items for catalogue, pre-mass website and social media.
– Check pre-mass samples with product development, marketing and sales teams to make sure products are perfect for mass production. Check colour matching, print registration and cutter-guides.
– Produce sell sheets, trade fair information, any other marketing materials as required.
– Support other members of the team with mock ups, presentations, preparation etc.
– Complete any ad hoc tasks as requested.
Requirements:
– Ideally Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design or related subject, or experience that covers 3 years in design.
– Evidence of packaging experience – either university project, self-directed projects or at a job.
– Experience in print design.
– Knowledge and understanding of Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop.
– Basic photography skills.
– Good sense of colour, layout, composition and typography.
– Ability to follow brand guidelines and visual consistency.
– Understanding of consumer behaviour, shelf impact and the commercial awareness.
– Attention to detail.
– Good communication skills for working on projects with multiple teams.
– Good time management, organisation and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
– Thrive in teams that move quickly and focus on delivering results.
If you have a passion for packaging and design – particularly games and gifting – and thrive working as part of a collaborative team, please send your CV and covering letter to careers@professorpuzzle.com