Artworker Jobs

Artworker jobs offer an exciting opportunity to bring creative concepts to life, turning ideas into high-quality artwork that meets client briefs and brand guidelines.

At Stafffinders, we recruit talented Artworkers for agencies, publishers, marketing teams, and print production companies across the UK. Whether you’re an experienced creative or a recent graduate looking to break into the industry, we can help you find your next Artworker role in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

What Does an Artworker Do?

An Artworker takes creative concepts from design teams or clients and prepares them for print or digital production. They ensure that all visual materials, such as leaflets, posters, catalogues, magazines, advertisements, and point-of-sale displays, are delivered with precision, accuracy, and consistency.

Working closely with designers, marketing teams, and clients, Artworkers are responsible for ensuring that all layouts, typography, colours, and imagery are ready for publication or printing, while maintaining brand integrity and technical quality. Typical responsibilities include:

• Producing and finalising artwork across print and digital media

• Working on layouts, typography, image retouching, and proofing

• Preparing artwork for brochures, magazines, advertisements, packaging, and POS materials

• Liaising with clients and creative teams to meet deadlines and ensure design accuracy

• Managing multiple projects within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Ensuring artwork meets print specifications and adheres to brand guidelines

• Using industry-standard design software to prepare and deliver production-ready files

Artworker jobs demand precision, creativity, and excellent attention to detail, making them a perfect fit for professionals who enjoy balancing technical skill with creative flair.

Skills and Qualifications

To secure an Artworker job, you’ll need a combination of creative ability, technical proficiency, and experience with professional design software.

Key Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat)

• Experience with QuarkXPress or similar design and layout software

• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Understanding of print processes, colour management, and typography

• Ability to take direction and work collaboratively with designers and clients

• Good organisational and time management skills

Education and Experience

Most employers seek candidates with a degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Art, or a related field, combined with experience in an agency, publishing, or print production environment. A strong portfolio showcasing your artwork, layout, and design skills is essential for demonstrating your capability and creative style.

Why Choose a Career as an Artworker?

A career in artwork offers the perfect balance of creativity and precision. As an Artworker, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects, from marketing campaigns and product packaging to magazine layouts and digital media assets.

Artworkers play a vital role in the design and production process, ensuring that every piece of artwork looks perfect before it goes to print or publication. It’s a career that rewards creativity, technical skill, and attention to detail.

With experience, you can progress into roles such as Senior Artworker, Studio Manager, or Creative Designer, or move into specialised areas such as retouching, pre-press production, or digital content creation.

Browse our latest Artworker jobs and take the next step in your design career today.