Graphic Designer

GSF Car Parts Limited; Chester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave (including bank),

Online employee discount scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Company pension

Internal Development Programmes

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

GSF Car Parts Limited is seeking a creative Graphic Designer to join our marketing team. You will produce printed and digital communications to promote the business and work on diverse projects with the marketing and commercial teams.

The role involves coordinating from brief to production and distribution, delivering high-quality visuals for offline and online channels. A strong portfolio, typography, and layout skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be a creative and adaptable graphic designer.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating layout, typography and design principles for digital and print.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create promotional material for print and online channels.
• Coordinate with external agencies and internal departments to meet timelines.
• Lead a project from brief to production and distribution.
• Support the marketing team with promotions and events for the branch network.

Skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the production of printed and digital communication pieces to promote the business whilst having direct involvement with a variety of projects working with the marketing team and other commercial functions to communicate to our customers and staff

Key Responsibilities

• Create promotional material for traditional print and use online.
• Coordinate with external agencies and internal departments to achieve the timeline
• Coordinate a job from initial brief through to production and distribution
• Assist the marketing team in supporting our busy branch network with promotions, events and any duties that the team may be given.

Working hours:

40 hours per week Monday to Friday as instructed by the Manager with hybrid available.

About You

What we’re looking for

We are seeking a creative and adaptable Graphic Designer who thrives in a dynamic environment. You should be able to balance multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of work. Here's what we're looking for:

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator and Microsoft Office.
• A strong portfolio showcasing creative thinking, technical ability, and a deep understanding of layout, typography, and design principles. Your work should demonstrate versatility across digital and print projects, with examples of how you've turned concepts into effective visual solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• The ability to stay calm and focused when working to tight deadlines or changing priorities.
• A flexible and adaptive approach, enabling you to collaborate effectively with others and respond to feedback constructively.
• Excellent organisational and file management skills to ensure smooth workflows.

What you'll receive:

• 28 days annual leave, including bank holiday and opportunity to increase annual leave for time served
• Online employee discount scheme including big discounts to local cinemas, theme park attractions, major retailers and much more
• Healthcare cash plan
• Company pension
• Internal Development Programmes
• Career progression opportunities

About Us

GSF Car Parts is one of the UK’s leading automotive parts distributors, supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment and specialist training. The group has 200 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £475 million. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years, we have traded as one brand since November 2021. Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support and expertise from specialist departments in key areas such as procurement and supply chain, marketing and national accounts. The business also benefits from integrated IT systems, which include our industry leading catalogue system, Allicat, and access to the Group's national garage programme, Servicesure.

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