Graphic Designer, Events - Boots UK

Boots; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and beauty retailer in Nottingham is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to focus on creating materials for company events. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of graphic design experience, particularly with PowerPoint presentations, and must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite. This role plays a pivotal part in delivering visually impactful event experiences.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to counselling support

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in graphic design focusing on presentations.
• Strong portfolio showcasing ability in creating compelling presentations.

Responsibilities

• Craft visually compelling and engaging PowerPoint slides.
• Collaborate closely with event planners and stakeholders.
• Select high-quality images and integrate multimedia elements.
• Maintain consistency in design across materials.

Skills

Graphic Design

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe Creative Suite

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Job Description

Closing Date: Monday 13th October
Location: Nottingham Support Office
Contract: Permanent
Recruitment Partner: Frankie McCallister-Lyas

Overview

Join a passionate, creative internal communications and content team at the heart of the colleague experience here at Boots and No7 Beauty Company. As part of The Boots Group, we bring internal communications, storytelling, and unforgettable events to life for more than 51,000 colleagues across every corner of our business. From strategic campaigns to face-to-face engagement moments, we make sure every colleague feels informed, inspired, and valued. If you love connecting people through powerful content and meaningful experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Graphic Designer to join our team as an Events specialist. Reporting to the Design and Brand Manager, as part of the content team you will be dedicated to designing a wide range of materials for company events, including PowerPoint presentations and also event branding and concepts, invite collateral and physical and digital event assets. Your creative skills and attention to detail will help us deliver visually stunning and impactful event experiences.

Responsibilities

• Play a pivotal role in crafting visually compelling and engaging PowerPoint slides that captivate the audience and reinforce the key messages of the event.
• Collaborate closely with event planners and other stakeholders to understand the event themes, objectives and target audience, ensuring that the presentation aligns with the overall vision.
• Meticulously select and integrate high-quality images, graphics, stings and animations to enhance the visual appeal and clarity of the content.
• Incorporate multimedia elements such as videos and interactive features to make the presentation more dynamic and memorable.
• Ensure consistency in fonts, colours, and layouts, creating a cohesive and polished finished show.
• Develop and maintain a consistent visual style for all event-related materials and create all other event graphics such as the stage set, digital assets for the venue and all delegate materials.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality output.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in event design and graphic design.

What you'll need to have

• A degree in Graphic Design or a related field.
• At least 5 years' experience in graphic design, with a focus on creating PowerPoint assets for events.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, with a strong portfolio showcasing your ability to create compelling presentations.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other design software.
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, and colour theory.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics.

It would be great if you also have

• Experience working in other presentation-based software such as Prezi or Keynote.
• Knowledge of video editing software and motion graphics would be a plus.
• Knowledge or passion for beauty, retail, health and wellness industries.

Why Boots

At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all.

Our benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. (Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate)

What's next

If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have not been successful on this occasion, you'll be notified by email.

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.