Graphic Design Manager

Gleeson Recruitment Group are pleased to be working with one the UKs largest convenience retailers to recruit for a Graphic Design Manager on a permanent, full time basis.

Job title: Graphic Design Manager

Location: Walsall

Salary: £29,000 - £36,000

Contract: Full time, perm, hybrid (3 days)

Start date: August 2024

The role:

In this role you will lead on all elements of design for this national retailer and lead a small team to deliver traditional and digital design for the brand.

Responsibilities:

- Collaborate and work seamlessly across the organisation and wider group, partnering with multiple functions and stakeholders.

- Delegate tasks and check projects to ensure quality and brand consistency.

- Correctly interpret the business strategy, translating this into team objectives and all projects delivered.

- Manage and drive design projects from idea through to conception.

- Develop creative projects that are innovative, market-leading, and appropriate for the business, customers, and colleagues.

- Day-to-day tasks include but are not limited to:

- Designing for website and digital channels: website graphics, social media and email assets, GIFs, and animations

- Designing for print: point of sale artwork, direct mails, print adverts, brochures

- Photography and videography: capturing products, inspiring food content, stores, and colleagues using technical equipment

- Lead and implement brand guidelines, ensuring end-to-end brand consistency across multiple touchpoints and channels.

- Manage suppliers and creative agencies to develop innovative and engaging design solutions based on agreed project briefs.

- Provide expert support and advice across the business for all aspects of creative and design, including educating on best practice.

- Act as a Brand Champion to ensure what is delivered is considered and aligned to the broader business strategy.

- Have impeccable attention to detail and can prepare assets of high resolution into print-ready files.

- Positively manage a team of in-house graphic designers and be accountable for all deadlines by managing workflow effectively.

Candidate Criteria:

- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite

- Ability to manage workload with multiple projects assigned simultaneously

- Comfortable working to tight deadlines

- Meticulous attention to detail and strong prioritisation skills

- Extensive experience with videography and editing for social and digital platforms

- Skilled in communicating and collaborating with senior stakeholders

- A collaborative and problem-solving mindset

- Line management experience is advantageous

- Degree in Graphic Design or a similar qualification

- Preferably a background in a marketing creative agency

- Retail/FMCG knowledge or experience is advantageous

Please apply for more information

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