Junior Technical Artworker (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Company Description

Here at Gousto, we are on a mission to become the UK's most loved way to eat dinner, and for every meal to leave the planet better off. Gousto is changing how people shop, cook and eat food at home. It’s an incredibly exciting time to join our team - and we’re a friendly bunch!

We’re proud to be one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK. Powered by data and a love of food, we’re a recipe box company that’s disrupting the sector, and we’re passionate about our diverse team and our customers.

All of our people are responsible for the success of Gousto, and we’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment for all to thrive. Our guiding values - Dream, Deliver and Care - show our commitment to innovation, our ambition to hit goals at speed, and our deep respect for the people we work with.

Job Description

Based within our Recipe Technical team, this role reports directly to the Lead Technical Artworker under the guardianship of our Brand team. You will work alongside a supportive cross-functional team spanning Photography, Brand, Food Operations, and Tech to maintain artwork accuracy across our customer-facing app and web platforms.

As a Junior Technical Artworker, you will play a key role in bringing design and copy together to high standards. You will manage recipe card creation using master templates, maintain Gousto's digital asset database, execute technical packaging briefs, and support continuous improvement initiatives across our weekly production cycles.

Core Responsibilities

• Build recipe cards using master templates and carry out amendments ahead of weekly print deadlines
• Organise and maintain Gousto's digital asset database and folder systems
• Resize images for respective digital assets and upload them to internal Gousto systems
• Perform ad-hoc image retouching to support last-minute ingredient updates
• Execute technical packaging briefs and supply artworking support in line with Brand guidelines
• Liaise with Food Operations and Photography teams to support internal and external shoot scheduling
• Support menu merchandising processes by conducting pre-menu accuracy checks across app and web platforms while coordinating digital banners and tags
• Collaborate cross-functionally across Photography, Brand, Food Operations, and Tech to ensure brand alignment
• Identify process inefficiencies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Who You Are

• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Close attention to detail with a structured approach to proofing and formatting
• Ability to manage short weekly deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational and time management skills to manage multiple assets concurrently
• Personal accountability for checking and managing output quality standards
• Clear communication skills to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams
• Knowledge or interest in prebuilt master templates, Data Merge, or scripting automation
• Basic understanding of print production processes
• A passion for food

Additional Information

Gousto is for everyone:

Whether it’s creating diversity in our recipes or building new teams, we care about our people and the opportunities they have at Gousto. Across our business we lead with inclusivity and strive for equity in all we do; working hard to ensure Gousto is an environment where you can be totally yourself.

Everyone is welcome and we’re looking for applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

For our roles outside of Operations, most of our people spend 1 or 2 days in our offices every week, combining the benefits of flexibility and time together with colleagues. We want to enable you to do your best work, and if you require additional flexibility, please talk to us about it.

We understand that some individuals may require reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the interview process. Please tell us what you need, and we will make every effort to accommodate. (Eg, Extra time or systems accommodations)