Creative Designer/Artworker (Blantyre Facility),

Vacancy: Creative Designer/Artworker (Blantyre Facility)Gavin Watson 14/08/2026 Want to join a team where you’re genuinely valued, listened to, and supported to develop your skills? At Gavin Watson, we’re a family-owned, Blantyre based business that’s built on quality, trust, and people.

We specialise in high-quality label and packaging printing – and we’re proud of what we do. We’re agile, adaptable, and big on creating a workplace that works for our team, not just the other way around. The Role

We are looking for a talented and detail-oriented Creative Designer / Artworker with proven experience in box packaging and label design to join our growing team. This role combines creative design with precise artwork production, ensuring packaging concepts are translated into accurate, print-ready files.

As an onsite office based role you will work closely with our production, and client teams to develop visually engaging and technically correct packaging solutions across a range of products and industries. Key Responsibilities

Design creative packaging concepts for labels, box and carton packaging

Prepare accurate, print-ready artwork in line with production specifications

Work with dielines, cutters, folds, and packaging templates

Adapt existing designs across multiple SK Us and product ranges

Ensure artwork meets brand guidelines and print requirements

Collaborate with clients and internal teams to refine packaging designs

Manage amends and version control for artwork files

Prepare files for litho, flexo, or digital print processes

Ensure all artwork is compliant with packaging regulations where required

Skills & Experience2+ years experience in packaging design, ideally box/carton packaging

Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop

Experience working with dielines and print specifications

Excellent attention to detail and file organisation

Understanding of print processes and colour management

Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong communicat