Graphic Design Manager

ZipRecruiter; Hartlepool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the home decor industry is seeking a Graphic Design Manager to oversee the design studio and deliver high-impact visuals across several brands. This role will involve leading design projects, managing a small team, and ensuring brand consistency. Candidates should have substantial graphic design experience, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of creative processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Graphic Design experience, with 1-2 years in a senior role.
• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience managing and mentoring designers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of design concepts across all platforms.
• Manage and support team members to grow their skills.
• Execute high-quality design work across various media.

Skills

Creativity

Design Leadership

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication

Project Management

Job description

Job Description

About us

Henderson Design Group is a family of contemporary home decor brands, designed to empower creativity and unleash potential. By tapping into aspirations and lifestyles we inspire our customers to enrich their interiors, transform their homes and express their personality. For over three decades we have championed passion for wallcoverings and home decor design, growing our group into a multi-brand powerhouse in the interiors industry. Our family of brands currently consists of I Love Wallpaper, Lust Home and Lucie Annabel, with long-term ambitions to grow and expand.

About the Role

We’re seeking a talented Graphic Design Manager to lead and deliver outstanding creative across our brand portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Creative, this role will be pivotal in managing the day-to-day output of the design studio, overseeing a small team, and delivering high-impact visual communications aligned with brand goals and customer expectations.

You will be a strategic thinker with hands-on design capabilities, responsible for elevating the visual of all three brands across digital, print and campaign. You’ll balance concept development with execution, ensuring consistent and innovative creative delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Leadership

• Lead on the development and delivery of design concepts across all platforms and touchpoints.
• Translate brand strategy into powerful creative assets that drive customer engagement and conversion.
• Implement and uphold existing brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all design outputs.

Team & Workflow Management

• Line-manage and support team members, helping to grow their skills and performance.
• Manage and prioritise incoming design briefs from cross-functional teams including Marketing, eCommerce and Product Design.
• Collaborate with the Head of Creative on workload planning and project timelines.

Design Execution

• Execute high-quality design work across web, social, print, POS, eCRM, packaging, trade materials, and marketing campaigns.
• Partner with Marketing, eCommerce and Studio Photography teams to produce engaging, brand-right visuals.
• Support with campaign art direction, styling and on-set decisions for shoots where needed.

Workflow Process & Reporting

• Manage streamlined processes and tools to ensure workflow efficiently.
• Support with resource planning and reporting on team performance and output.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• 5+ years of Graphic Design experience, with at least 1-2 years in a senior or team leadership role.

Strong portfolio demonstrating brand , campaign development, digital assets and multi-channel creative.

• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; After Effects or Premiere Pro desirable).
• Strong understanding of layout, typography, photography, theory and composition.
• Experience in managing and mentoring designers or creatives.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience working to tight deadlines with high attention to detail.
• Understanding of UX/UI principles and eCommerce design best practices.
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience working in the home decor, interiors, fashion or lifestyle sector.
• Experience using PM tools (Trello, Asanaetc).
• Experience working with printers, suppliers or production teams.
• Knowledge of HTML/CSS for email or web is a plus.

About You

We are looking for candidates who will bring their passion, expertise and experience to support our continued growth journey across all three of our brands. You’re a proactive creative leader who thrives in a fast-moving, collaborative environment. You bring ideas to the table and see them through with clarity and passion. You enjoy managing and mentoring others, and your organisation skills are as strong as your eye for detail. With a passion for interiors and design trends, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the visual direction of our growing brand portfolio.