Creative Graphic Designer

Sweet Squared; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job description

Permanent | £25,000 | Based in Leeds | Reporting to: Head of Brands and Planning

Who We Are

Sweet Squared is a multi-award-winning distributor of some of the most exciting, creative global brands in the professional hair and beauty industry, including CND SHELLAC and KEVIN.MURPHY. Since 2006, we've proudly served salons and pros across the UK and Ireland and always, as we say, “with love & respect.”

This is a rare opportunity to join a company where ideas are valued, passion for our brands and customers is contagious, and creativity is our life blood.

About the Role

We're looking for a charismatic, visually-driven Creative Graphic Designer who brings flair, speed, and style. You'll be helping to bring some of the industry’s best-known brands to life through standout content across print, digital and events. This includes repurposing the very best in supplier assets and creating our own from scratch. We work in any and all media, including all formats of video and creating custom edits for our market. There are regular opportunities to create entirely new visual identities for events, campaigns or promotions. A lot of people say this but, in our case, it’s absolutely true – no two days are the same.

You'll thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment — and you’ll be a trusted go-to in a marketing team that loves what they do.

We embrace design tools of all kinds — and we're excited about how AI is helping creatives explore faster, experiment more, and expand their possibilities. If you're already dabbling in AI design tools like Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, or ChatGPT, that’s a big plus. If you're curious and open to learning, that’s great too.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing concepts for digital and social media campaigns, websites, events and email
• Designing brochures, eBooks, packaging, and other marketing materials
• Owning brand guidelines and making sure everything is on point across all S2 brands
• Juggling multiple projects and tight turnarounds like a pro
• Working with the marketing and sales teams to create design that not only looks amazing but connects with customers
• Video editing and basic motion design (Premiere/After Effects)
• Managing digital assets and keeping everything organised and accessible
• Keeping an eye on live campaigns to ensure assets are showing up exactly as intended

What You Bring to the Table

• At least 1 year of experience in a graphic design role (agency or in-house)
• A knockout portfolio — we want to see your range, creativity, and eye for detail
• Killer skills in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator (bonus points for Premiere and After Effects)
• Positivity – embraces challenges and deals in solutions, not problems
• A genuine love of good design
• Cool under pressure — you're calm, collected, and ready to roll
• No design degree required — just bring the skills, the eye, and the energy

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Wholesale