Graphic Designer - Food Manufacturing and Food Service

CK Foods; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent food manufacturing company is seeking a Graphic Designer with at least 5 years of experience in food service. This hybrid role focuses on brand development and marketing across various platforms. Candidates must have a strong portfolio, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and experience in packaging design. The company offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth and training.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits

Hybrid working model

Opportunities for growth and training

Chance to work across five diverse brands

Opportunity to work closely with senior management

Training and development

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Graphic Design in the food service or food manufacturing sector.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating branding and multi-platform work.
• Packaging & Print Knowledge – experience liaising with printers/suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to define the marketing strategy.
• Manage the digital marketing presence across multiple platforms.
• Analyze campaign performance for engagement insights.

Skills

Graphic Design

Digital Marketing

SEO/SEM

Adobe Creative Suite

Attention to Detail

Creative Vision

Education

Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Title: Graphic Designer (Food Manufacturing and Food Service)

Location: Hybrid - 2 Days per week in the Bradford office and 3 at home

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum dependent on experience

Job Type: Fulltime, Permanent

Working Hours: 40 Hours Per week

CK Foods Group have commercial interests in Foodservice, Retail Supermarkets and Kitchen and Dining products. We specialize in the production, processing, and supply of premium halal chicken finger foods, pizza cheese, and dairy products. Our head office is located in Hull with sites across Yorkshire, where we serve a diverse range of Retailers, Wholesalers, QSR, Education and Food Manufacturers.

Our two UK-based manufacturing sites operate to the highest standards of food production and safety, guaranteeing the taste and quality of every product we bring to market. For added reassurance our production sites, and all our suppliers, are Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards (BRCGS) accredited.

About the Role:

We're seeking a creative, versatile Graphic Designer with at least 5 years of professional experience to work across all CK Foods Holding brands. You'll be responsible for brand development, marketing materials, digital design, and ad hoc creative projects. This role offers exposure to multiple industries, diverse campaigns, and the chance to leave a strong creative mark.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the visual identity across all five CK Foods Holding brands:

• CK Foods Chicken Processing
• CK Foods Cheese Processing
• Cooks Depot
• Haris & Co
• CK Fast Food (Cash and Carry)

You will deliver impactful brand development projects, ad hoc creative design, marketing materials, social media graphics, packaging, and presentations. This role will allow you to use your creative vision to shape how our brands are perceived across diverse channels and audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team crystallize the marketing strategy and brand identity of CK Foods.
• Manage the digital marketing presence and brand of the company across multiple digital and offline platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, NPD and product teams, to align marketing strategies with business goals.
• Manage SEO/SEM efforts to increase website visibility and drive organic and paid traffic.
• Oversee social media strategies by creating content using AI Tools and ensuring brand consistency across platforms.
• Analyse and report on campaign performance, providing insights to improve engagement and ROI.
• Monitor industry trends to stay updated on best practices and innovations in digital marketing.

About you:

Essential Requirements:

• 5+ years' experience in Graphic Design in a similar role in the food service or food manufacturing sector.
• Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication or a related field.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating branding and multi-platform work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Packaging & Print Knowledge - Knowledge of sustainable packaging formats, finishes, substrates & experience liaising with printers / suppliers
• Excellent attention to detail, creativity, and time management.
• Ability to deliver across print and digital platforms.
• Self-motivated, proactive with a flexible and positive approach.

Additional Information:

When applying, applicants should provide a detailed overview of their experience and a portfolio of examples of work.

Please note that the company are not offering sponsorship opportunities, therefore candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to apply for this role.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary & benefits.
• Hybrid working model.
• Opportunities for growth and training.
• Chance to work across five diverse brands.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior management.
• Training and development.

If you're ready to take on an exciting challenge and make your mark in a fast-growing, multi-brand food business please click the APPLY button to send your CV in for immediate consideration.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of: Marketing Graphic Designer, Digital Content Manager, Industry Graphic Designer, Graphic Designer, Packaging Designer, Artwork Designer, Creative Designer, Brand Designer, Lead Designer, Brand Designer FMCG, Graphic Designer Food Packaging may also be considered for this role.