We’re looking for a Senior Artworker to join our team to manage, create, and maintain artwork across multiple projects simultaneously. This role requires flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality assets that are consistent with the Yoto brand.

About Yoto

Yoto is a screen-free interactive audio platform for kids. We make carefully connected audio players that kids control, with no microphones, cameras or ads. We have a catalogue of audio that inspires creative play and learning with 1,000+ titles in our card store from top creators, publishers and labels - think Disney, Marvel, Roald Dahl and Universal Music. We also create Yoto Originals like BrainBots.

• Voted the 14th fastest-growing private software technology company in Britain in The Sunday Times 100 Tech 2025; and named the 94th fastest-growing company in Europe in the prestigious FT1000.
• Ranked 9th in Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2024; and featured in the Sifted 100 fastest-growing startups across the UK&I by revenue growth.
• Featured in Bloomberg’s 25 UK startups to watch in 2023; and ranked second fastest growing tech company in the UK in the Deloitte Fast50.
• Named one of TIME Magazine’s Top 100 Inventions of 2020.
• We’re 200 employees spread across the UK, US, France, Australia, Canada, Singapore, the Netherlands, Romania and China.. and growing!

We’re on a mission to be the soundtrack of childhood, and help families on their own unique adventures. By creating products that inspire independent play, we help families discover and grow with an inspiring world of audio - and we would like you to help us achieve it! 

Yoto’s Design Team

Our design team is the creative heart of the company, responsible for shaping and maintaining the overall look, feel, and aesthetic of our brand. With around 9 members, we’re a close-knit group that works like a family, supporting one another, sharing ideas, and stepping in to help whenever needed. Collaboration is at the centre of everything we do. Together, we ensure that every design reflects not only the company’s vision but also the care and passion we bring as a team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Collaborate with the design team on content-related card/packaging design, artwork changes, and creative tasks (e.g., mockups, retouching).
  
• Monitor, manage, and complete all content-related artwork, including overseeing the approval process.
  
• Support the development and implementation of reprints, new packaging, and packaging changes.
  
• Identify and help to resolve any issues arising from artwork changes.
  
• Upload correct files to shared Dropbox folders, external platforms, and the internal workflow system for approval. Ensure artwork PDFs are maintained and the latest versions are always readily available.
  
• Act as the primary point of contact for artwork within project teams, providing updates to key stakeholders. Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure effective, timely implementation.
  
• Experienced in working with production houses abroad, ensuring clear and consistent communication throughout the entire process.
  
• Support marketing with POS, brochures, and large-scale printing, including solving complex production challenges.
  
  

What you’ll bring:

• Mentor and support junior team members - offering constructive feedback and quality-checking their work.
• Have an eagle eye for detail - nothing slips through, from alignment to colour accuracy. Uphold and protect brand consistency making sure every asset aligns with guidelines while still allowing creativity where appropriate.
• Be incredibly organised - can juggle multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders without dropping the ball.
  
• Be a great communicator - confident liaising with internal teams, external suppliers, and stakeholders, providing clear updates.
  
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment / respond quickly - especially when external factors require rapid turnaround.
  
• Be proactive and solutions-focused - anticipating potential issues before they arise and suggesting improvements. Comfortable switching priorities and handling unexpected requests.
  
• Understand print processes and production - ensuring artwork is always press-ready and solving technical challenges.
  
  

 

Salary: £34,000 - £39,000 based on experience

What you can expect from Yoto:

• Flexibility: Hybrid working - expectation of 1 day a week on average in our London office, but you are welcome to come in more than this. How you meet the minimum expectation is up to you, to ensure you're happy and productive in your role whilst also getting that vital face time with your colleagues. Take advantage of our ‘work from anywhere’ policy to work from a different location for up to 6 weeks every year. Summer Hours policy to use between the months of June and August.
• Financial: Receive Income Protection, covering long term sickness for up to 2 years and company sick pay that increases with length of service. Life Assurance cover from day one of your service. Workplace Pension offering up to to 3% employer contributions, following probation. Generous employee referral bonus scheme.
• Health & Wellness: Private Medical Insurance via Aviva, or a Wellbeing Allowance to be used for memberships, subscriptions, treatment or therapy. Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) through WeCare and unlimited access to Dental advice and guidance via Toothfairy. Bike to work scheme to promote healthier lifestyles.
• Time Off: 25 days of holiday per year, plus bank holidays. On top of this, you also receive your birthday off, plus 1 extra day of holiday for every year worked after you hit your 2 year anniversary, up to 5 extra days. After 4 years of service, you are also eligible for our sabbatical policy offering up to 3 months' of unpaid sabbatical.
• Helping Families: Variety of family-friendly leave, including enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, pregnancy loss and carers leave. Unlock savings with our workplace nursery scheme, designed to support parents of preschool-aged children.
• People & Planet: Up to 2 volunteer days a year. A Book Allowance of up to £50 a year to contribute to your professional development.
• Fun Perks: You receive your very own Yoto player and starter pack of cards! Regular company socials and celebrations, including our annual YotoFest!

Equity and Diversity

At Yoto, we love creating a world where childhood is rich with discovery and joy. We’re also passionate about building a workplace where everyone can thrive - both professionally and personally. We value flexibility and give our team the freedom to balance life and work in ways that suit them.

We're committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their background, feel valued and supported. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion group holds bi-monthly forums to elevate diverse voices and perspectives, ensuring everyone at Yoto feels heard, respected, and appreciated.

We don’t just embrace differences - we celebrate them. We share audio content from a vibrant and diverse community of creators (check out our DEI selection), and we are building a team that reflects that same diversity. We invite candidates from all walks of life to explore opportunities with us and join a company that champions flexibility, equity, and inclusion. Take a look at our website for more information on our approach to People and Planet.

Please only apply or engage with Yoto jobs posted on our careers page (careers.yotoplay.com or careers.yotoplay.com/en). All correspondence from our Talent team will only come through Teamtailor, our application tracking system.