Junior Web Designer

Fortnum & Mason; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious retail brand in Camden Town seeks a part-time Web Designer to support its online aesthetic. Key responsibilities include designing campaign assets for the website and implementing design elements within the Adobe Commerce/Magento platform. Candidates should have strong graphic design skills, proficiency in HTML/CSS, and a creative approach to online branding. Benefits include a competitive salary, extensive discounts, and holiday allowances.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous store discount up to 40%

25 days holiday plus an extra day off for your birthday

Subsidised staff restaurant

Development opportunities

Excellent pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio demonstrating website design capabilities.
• Advanced graphic design skills required.
• Proficiency in HTML and CSS necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design and adapt campaign assets for the website.
• Deliver creative design solutions meeting project briefs.
• Implement design assets within Adobe Commerce/Magento.

Skills

Graphic design

Time management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Proficiency in HTML and CSS

Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop

Experience using Figma

Tools

Adobe Commerce/Magento

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a Part Time FTC role. Role Purpose: The Web Designer role supports the overall aesthetic of the website, including creating brand assets for use across the website and digital marketing channels. The role acts as a creative champion of the Fortnum's Brand online. Reports to: Web Designer Key interfaces: The role holder will interact with multiple parties across the company including Online, Marketing, Hospitality, Retail and Technology; as well as external brand agencies.

Responsibilities

• Design and adapt campaign assets for use across the website and digital marketing channels, including the homepage, category landing pages, navigation, and editorial/journal pages.
• Deliver creative design solutions that meet project briefs while maintaining brand consistency through effective use of imagery, layout, iconography, typography, and colour.
• Develop promotional assets to support key trade and marketing events.
• Implement design assets within the Adobe Commerce/Magento platform
• Assist the Web Designer in maintaining non-commercial website content, such as events, stores/restaurants, and delivery information pages.
• Manage incoming design requests as the initial point of contact, providing prompt responses or coordinating with the Web Designer for further support. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to build strong relationships and respond positively to feedback.
• Exceptional time management skills, with the ability to prioritise requests and meet business needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Digitally savvy, with a proactive approach to adopting new tools and technologies.
• Ability to challenge constructively, build credibility with diverse audiences, and maintain integrity and confidentiality at all times.

Design and Technical Expertise

• A strong portfolio demonstrating website design capabilities.
• Advanced graphic design skills, including expertise in layout, typography, iconography, and colour.
• Solid understanding of responsive design and designing for multiple devices.
• Good knowledge of usability principles and design patterns.
• Proficiency in HTML and CSS.
• Advanced Adobe Photoshop skills (essential).
• Experience using Figma (desired).
• Experience in Adobe Commerce/Magento (essential).
• Creative and flexible approach, with a focus on innovation and identifying new market opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• A generous store and restaurant discount of up to 40%
• 25 days holidays (excluded bank holidays) and an extra day off for your birthday
• A fantastic subsidised staff restaurant which uses Fortnum's ingredients
• A range of opportunities to develop and grow personally and professionally
• Excellent pension scheme