Creative Artworker - 14 Month Contract

  • Job Reference: 4088
  • Date Posted: 20 May 2026
  • Recruiter: Engine Recruitment
  • Location: Suffolk
  • Salary: On Application
  • Sector: Marketing, Digital and Creative > Marketing & PR, Marketing, Digital and Creative > Creative, Marketing, Digital and Creative > Digital, Marketing, Digital and Creative, Marketing, Digital and Creative > Social Media, Marketing, Digital and Creative > Web Development, Signage and Print
  • Job Type: Contract, Permanent, Maternity Cover
  • Duration: 12 months plus.
  • Work Hours: Full Time
  • Contact: Creative Recruiter
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Job Description

Creative Artworker (12–15 Month Fixed-Term Contract – Maternity Cover)

Full-Time | Office-Based | Suffolk/Essex Region

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Creative Artworker to join their busy in-house creative team on a 12–15 month maternity cover contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled artworker who enjoys working across a diverse range of projects and channels. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality creative assets across print, packaging, retail, events, exhibitions, marketing collateral, digital advertising, and much more.

The Role

Working within a collaborative production environment, you'll be responsible for creating, adapting, and preparing artwork across a variety of client and brand projects. Attention to detail, technical accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines are essential.

Projects are varied and may include:

  • Advertising and digital banner production

  • Print and packaging artwork

  • Point of Sale (POS) materials

  • Event and exhibition graphics

  • Marketing and promotional collateral

  • Brand and campaign support materials

  • Artwork adaptation and production across multiple formats

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

  • An experienced Creative Artworker with a strong portfolio of work

  • Highly proficient in industry-standard creative software, including the Adobe Creative Suite

  • Meticulous in their attention to detail and production accuracy

  • Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

  • Comfortable working within established brand guidelines

  • A strong team player with excellent communication skills

Additional digital design or creative production skills would be a distinct advantage.

Contract Details

  • Fixed-term maternity cover contract

  • Expected start date: Mid to late June

  • Duration: Approximately 12–15 months

  • Full-time position

Our client is keen to identify and meet suitable candidates as early as possible to allow sufficient time for onboarding and familiarisation with the business and ongoing projects.

Location & Working Arrangements

This is a 100% office-based role, and home or hybrid working is not available. Due to the nature of the work, production processes, and team collaboration requirements, office attendance is essential.

Applicants must hold a full, current UK driving licence.

The role may suit candidates based in or around:

  • Ipswich

  • Bury St Edmunds

  • Felixstowe

  • Clacton

  • Manningtree

  • Colchester

  • Chelmsford

  • Braintree

  • Stowmarket

  • Sudbury

and surrounding areas across Suffolk and Essex.

Next Steps

Interviews will commence as soon as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly encouraged.

If your experience closely matches our client's requirements, we aim to contact you within 12 hours of receiving your application.

We endeavour to respond to every applicant and appreciate the time taken to apply.