Graphic Designer

Barbour; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Company bonus scheme

Staff Discount

Staff Shop

Healthcare Cash Plan

25 days holiday plus service length

Hybrid & flexible working

4pm Friday finish

Wellbeing support

Refer a friend bonus

Reward & Recognition program

Job summary

Barbour is seeking a Graphic Designer to join the Global Marketing team at Barbour House in South Shields. The role supports brand campaigns, social assets, and retail content, with 4 days onsite and 1 day home working.

The ideal candidate has a design portfolio, experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, and a strong eye for detail. Degree in graphic design or fashion is desirable, and experience in lifestyle brands is valued.

Qualifications

• Degree level education ideally in Graphic Design or Fashion qualification is desirable.
• Proficient in design software Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, inDesign, Firefly) and Figma.
• Experience with animation or video editing software is a bonus.
• Have proven experience of working on digital marketing materials.
• Stay up to date with design trends, software, and industry best practices.
• Demonstrate high standards of attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Brand, Trade and other teams to conceptualise and develop design solutions that align with brand guidelines and campaign objectives.
• Design and production of brand, campaign, visual merchandising guidelines.
• Digital development of campaign assets and online brand marketing optimization.
• Creation of social media assets for Barbour and wholesale channels.
• Design of banners and content for Barbour.com and marketing assets.
• Design and production of in store POS and packaging needs.

Skills

Animation or video editing

Digital marketing materials experience

Lifestyle or fashion brand experience

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Graphic Design or Fashion

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Firefly

Figma

Job description

Position Overview:

We are currently recruiting for a Graphic Designer to join our Global Marketing team here at Barbour House in South Shields. This role will collaborate with the wider Marketing and Digital teams in delivery of world class content for all channels. The ideal candidate will possess a strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional design skills and a keen eye for detail.

*This role is based at our Head Office in South Shields and the expectation for this role is 4 days onsite and 1 day of home working*

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Brand, Trade and other teams to conceptualise and develop design solutions that align with brand guidelines and campaign objectives.
• Design and production of brand, campaign, visual merchandising guidelines.
• Digital development of campaign assets. Ensuring all online brand marketing is optimised for end user.
• Creation of social media assets for Barbour and wholesale channels.
• Design and creation of banners and content for Barbour.com.
• Design and creation of marketing assets, magazine, invitations, look books etc.
• Concept and create retail / partner store window installations.
• Design and production of in store POS.
• Manage creative implementation of our seasonal launch B2B site.
• Production of global sales tools on a seasonal basis in line with sales teams needs.
• Collaborate with wider teams to design and support production of event and showroom artwork.
• Develop packaging needs with Design teams.
• Assist HR with the production of materials relating to the Barbour Values and other company wide activities.
• Work as part of the team to design and create the Barbour internal monthly magazine.
• Undertake any other reasonable activity, as may be required by senior management.

Skills and Experience:

• Degree level education ideally in Graphic Design or Fashion qualification is desirable.
• Proficient in design software Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, inDesign, Firefly) and Figma.
• Microsoft Office - Word / Excel / PowerPoint.
• Experience with animation or video editing software is a bonus.
• Have proven experience of working on digital marketing materials.
• Stay up to date with design trends, software, and industry best practices.
• Demonstrate high standards of attention to detail, be thorough and precise.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills to build strong relationships both internally and externally.
• Proactive planning / time management skills to enable effective prioritisation of workload.
• Able to use own initiative, can work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and enjoy working in a high pace, fast moving and changing environment.
• Experience working on lifestyle or fashion brands.

Additional Information:

• You may be required to work in other department as / when required.

Benefits:

• Discretionary Company bonus scheme
• Staff Discount
• Staff Shop
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• 25 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays (prorata’d to contract length)
• Access to training and development activities to support your career development
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Operate hybrid & flexible working
• 4pm finish on a Friday
• Wellbeing support
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Reward & Recognition program
• Length of service rewards

Note: In the event that a sufficient volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date.