Graphic Designer

Bolsius is a family-owned company and one of the world's leading candle manufacturers. This makes us a major player in the Home Ambiance category in over 50 countries. Headquartered in Schijndel (NL), here the strategy is determined, innovations developed and tested before entering the international playing field. Bolsius has its own production site in Poland. In addition, there are a number of local sales organizations in Europe. In recent years, Bolsius' proposition has successfully expanded from 'candle maker' to a full-fledged Home Ambiance brand with an emphasis on design, performance and sustainability. The strategy for the coming years is to further grow within existing channels and customers, and beyond. As an employer, Bolsius combines the best of both worlds: an enterprising family business and a professional and internationally oriented culture. Within Bolsius, we increasingly work in cross-functional teams. We strive for a work environment and culture in which all colleagues feel comfortable and can develop themselves fully.THE ROLEWe are looking for 2 Graphic Designers to join our Design Studio Team - one focused on the Bolsius Branded business and one for our Private Label business. Both roles offer the opportunity to make a real impact on how our products are seen, experienced, and remembered by consumers and customers. Whether your strength lies in building consistent brand identity or crafting trend-driven packaging concepts for retail partners, we have a place for your creativity.In this role, you will be part of our in-house Design Studio team, which we are currently expanding. You will report directly to the Head of Design Studio. You will closely collaborate with our (Graphic) Designers, DTP Specialist, Product Management/Marketing, and commercial teams to deliver compelling design solutions.Key Duties And ResponsibilitiesAs Graphic Designer you play a key role in shaping how our products come to life - on shelf, online, and in the minds of consumers and customers. You work across a wide range of creative touchpoints, from packaging and brand identity to (pitch) presentations and digital content. Your work will support both brand consistency and commercial growth, making this a role with real creative and strategic influence.Depending on whether your focus is on Brand or Private Label as a Graphic Designer, your responsibilities will vary slightly. Within the Branded business, you focus on delivering cohesive brand identity and expression across channels. Within the Private Label business, you focus on developing commercial, compelling design concepts and packaging directions to support sell-in pitches and new business briefs.Your Responsibilities IncludePackaging & Artwork Design: Create and adapt packaging designs and product visuals with precision, consistency and a commercial focusTrend & Concept Development: Translate market and design trends into relevant creative directionsBrand Identity & Guidelines: Develop & execute scalable visual assets, and brand guidelinesClient Acquisition & Pitch Design: Design persuasive visuals and packaging concepts for new business pitches (Private Label)Campaign & POS Design: Design materials for retail activations, product launches, and sales support.Digital & Content Assets: Produce visuals for e-commerce, social media, and websitesResponding flexibly to fast-turnaround requests and refining designs based on feedbackRequirementsWe look forward to meeting you if you bring:3–5 years of graphic design experienceStrong portfolio showcasing branding or conceptual thinking, packaging, and high quality design workAdvanced in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)Skilled in PowerPoint for storytelling, pitch visualization, and internal presentationsStrong understanding of composition, typography, layout, and color theoryFlexible and adaptable mindset, able to manage multiple projects and shift priorities smoothlyA collaborative team player with strong communication skills and an entrepreneurial, pro-active mindset.Next to that, it’s a nice to have if you have some (basic) understanding of artwork- and print production. Familiarity with Motion/3D/UX tools (like After Effects, Figma) counts as a plus. The same holds for affinity for photography and product styling. Last, confident usage of AI-powered design tools (Adobe or Google) to enhance creativity and efficiency is highly valued.Whereas experience in brand identity development is a plus for the Graphic Designer role focused on the Bolsius Brand, it is an advantage if you bring experience with retailer brands or private label categories in the Graphic Designer role focused on Private Label clients.BOLSIUS OFFERSRoleYou can expect a challenging role in an international organization with ambitious growth ambitions, development opportunities, and excellent employment conditions, including:A competitive salary tailored to your level of experience33 vacation days per year (based on a 40-hour workweek)Flexible work arrangementsA solid pension schemeA travel allowanceOpportunities for professional development through training and courses (including 10 development days per year and unlimited access to online learning modules via GoodHabitz)Participation in a volunteer program with one workday per year allocatedDiscounts on gym memberships, health insurance and Bolsius productsVarious activities with your team and colleagues.INTERESTED?Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us deliver design excellence!We are happy to receive your application, including your CV and motivation. Please apply via the “solliciteren” button on this page.In case you have a preference for the focus on the Branded or Private Label business, kindly indicate this in your motivation.Questions regarding our recruitment process? Please contact us via hr@nl.bolsius.com