Talent Guardian

Our client is looking for a proactive and adaptable Marketing Executive to join their busy team in Poole. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can juggle shifting priorities with ease. What you ll do: Manage a mix of marketing activities from updating the website and launching new products to refining SEO and re-merchandising. Plan, create, and deliver engaging email campaigns with measurable results. Track and analyse marketing and website performance, using insights to shape future strategies. Work with Trading Managers to develop marketing materials, compile reports, and support day-to-day operations. Conduct market and competitor research to spot new growth opportunities. Recommend and implement process improvements to boost efficiency. What we re looking for: Detail-oriented, organised, and confident analysing performance data. Experience in SEO, website management, and email marketing tools. Bonus points for knowledge of JIRA, Semrush, Algolia, Google Analytics, Power BI, or Salesforce. Perks & Benefits: Hybrid working (Mon Fri, 9am 5pm) 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service) 8% pension via NowPensions (3% employer / 5% employee) £200 annual wellbeing allowance (after 1 year) Ongoing training & development opportunities Social events including summer BBQ & Christmas party Birthday & Christmas gifts from leadership Recognition awards & prize draws (after 1 year) Charity & community initiatives Free parking & brand-new offices with breakout spaces Annual flu vaccination This is a fantastic opportunity for a results-driven marketer to make a real impact in a dynamic and supportive team. Apply now to take the next step in your career.

Talent Guardian is working with a well-established and growing toy company in Worcestershire to recruit a Mid-Weight Product Designer for their Product Development team. This is a great opportunity to join a creative, commercially focused business designing engaging toys for global markets. The role involves developing innovative toy concepts from initial idea through to pre-production. It suits a strong visual communicator with excellent illustration skills, strong design fundamentals, and a passion for creating playful, commercially viable products while collaborating with internal teams and international manufacturing partners. Key Responsibilities Work alongside the Head of Product Development and the wider design team to create innovative, market-leading toy concepts. Develop concepts into production-ready designs, including CAD models, 2D technical drawings, and detailed product specifications. Produce high-quality visuals, illustrations, and graphic assets to communicate design intent clearly and effectively. Apply knowledge of toy manufacturing processes, particularly plastics (e.g. injection moulding, blow moulding). Design with strong commercial awareness, ensuring products meet cost targets while maintaining quality, safety, and play value. Create presentation and promotional assets to support product launches and internal reviews. Collaborate with licensors and global brand partners, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and creative standards. Support the development and refinement of existing toy ranges. Coordinate projects across UK and international offices, as well as external suppliers and manufacturers. Support compliance, testing, and pre-production processes. Manage timelines, key milestones, and stage-gate reviews to ensure on-time delivery. Essential Skills & Experience At least 4 years experience in a similar product or toy design role. Degree in Product Design or a related creative discipline. A strong portfolio showcasing creativity, concept development, and polished execution. Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD. Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Excellent visual communication skills, with a keen eye for form, colour, character, and layout. Highly motivated, detail-focused, and passionate about toy design. A positive, collaborative team player with a good sense of humour. Apply today!