Artwork Layout Artist Manager at Barron

Job Description

Lead Creativity. Drive Innovation. Inspire Excellence.

• Are you a visionary artwork professional with a passion for design excellence, innovation, and people leadership? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment where deadlines are tight, expectations are high, and no two days are the same?
• We are looking for an exceptional Artwork Layout Artist Manager who combines strong managerial capabilities with outstanding creative expertise. This is more than a design role, it's an opportunity to lead a talented team, influence creative direction, drive operational excellence, and champion innovative artwork solutions that bring products and brands to life.
• As our Artwork Layout Artist Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring artwork is not only visually compelling and production-ready but also delivered with speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who can balance creativity with structure, mentor a team to success, and confidently navigate a demanding, deadline-driven environment.

What You'll Do

As the leader of the Artwork Layout team, you will:

• Lead, coach, and inspire a team of Artwork Layout Artists, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Drive artwork innovation by introducing new design approaches, layout techniques, technologies, and best practices to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring artwork is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with clients, designers, production teams, and other key stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver outstanding results.
• Develop and implement artwork layout strategies that align with business objectives, client expectations, and production requirements.
• Review, evaluate, and approve artwork layouts, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines, technical specifications, and quality standards.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve turnaround times, and enhance team productivity.
• Mentor and develop team members through coaching, training, performance management, and skills development initiatives.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and artwork production innovations to ensure our creative output remains competitive and cutting-edge.
• Allocate resources effectively and manage team capacity to meet changing business demands.
• Manage project budgets and artwork resources to maximize efficiency and profitability.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure artwork transitions seamlessly from concept to final deliverable.
• Troubleshoot artwork challenges and implement practical solutions in a dynamic, high-volume production environment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders through clear communication and professional collaboration.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a leader who is:

• Highly creative and detail-oriented
• Passionate about artwork innovation and design excellence
• An inspiring people manager who can lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams
• Comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced, high-demand environment
• Organised, proactive, and solutions-focused
• Able to balance multiple priorities without compromising quality
• Driven by continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Confident working under pressure and delivering results against tight deadlines

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in artwork layout design, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation abilities.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of print production processes and requirements.
• A genuine passion for art, design, and creative innovation.

Closing Date 06 October 2026