IMA is a creative agency that builds brands people want to be part of. We are looking for a detail-oriented and technically proficient Packaging Artworker to join our CHILLI team. In this role, you will create and execute intricate artwork for a variety of print and web-ready deliverables, specifically translating design solutions into high-quality, production-ready packaging.

If you have an obsessive passion for design, a keen eye for detail, and the technical expertise to deliver industry-leading packaging solutions, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll get from us

• A chance to develop your career within an award-winning, people-first creative agency

• Member of the Institute of Practitioners for Advertising 

• Access to Paymenow and Payjoy to aid with financial wellbeing

• Enrolment into Medical Aid and Medical Insurance Gap Cover

• Disability cover

• The chance to become a part of a growing studio

• Global office locations

• Group life cover

The role

As a Packaging Artworker, you will report to the Creative Director. You will be responsible for executing artwork from initial concepts through to final delivery, ensuring every project meets the highest standards for quality control and technical accuracy. Your focus will be on the rollout of ideas across multiple packaging outputs, ensuring message hierarchy and typography are perfectly maintained.

What you’ll be doing

• Delivering intricate and accurate packaging artwork on schedule and within budget

• Consistently and precisely retouching and processing images for use in both print and digital deliverables

• Interpreting and developing client briefs alongside creative and client service teams to drive up standards of quality

• Collaborating with all production departments, including Motion, Digital, 3D, and Agency Producers

• Accurately estimating the time taken to complete work for account handlers

• Ensuring all artwork adheres to department-wide processes and quality assurance requirements

What we’re looking for  

• A strong portfolio showcasing a mixture of print artwork, digital artwork, and retouching ability

• Proven proficiency and technical skills within Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator

• Knowledge of the artworking and production process specifically for packaging

• A keen eye for detail, layout, and typography

• Strong communication and negotiation skills to inform project discussions

• Ability to self-manage, prioritize workflow, and meet tight deadlines in a production environment

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 Packaging Artworker role sounds like a fit, we’d love to hear from you.