Lead Graphic Designer

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An impressive dynamic brand in central Manchester is seeking a Lead Graphic Designer to join their in-house team. This role offers the chance to work autonomously and eventually build and lead a small design team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong portfolio showcasing creativity and technical skills, along with excellent communication abilities to collaborate with stakeholders. You will be involved in exciting projects such as digital ads, email campaigns, and print collateral. With a fantastic benefits package and a focus on innovation, this opportunity is perfect for a creative professional looking to make an impact in a growing company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in graphic design with a strong portfolio.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead design projects including digital ads and social media graphics.
• Work closely with marketing and content teams to articulate design concepts.

Skills

Creative Design

Project Management

Client-centric Design

Stakeholder Management

Excellent Communication Skills

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Figma

Adobe XD

After Effects

Job description

Impressive dynamic brand based in central Manchester is looking for a Lead Graphic Designer to join their inhouse team! (Hybrid working after your training & induction are complete).

Working within a marketing, content & video team, you will be the Sole Designer in the department, working autonomously day-to-day and reporting to the Marketing Director. The ability to manage your own workloads and adhere to deadlines is key, along with the ability to communicate effectively.

This role offers the opportunity to build and lead a small design team in the future, so previous experience managing, training & mentoring juniors is essential.

Excellent communication skills are also essential as you will be working closely with stakeholders and key decision makers across the business.

As well as having fresh, innovative ideas, you must have a strong portfolio which showcases your creativity, technical skills, and keen eye for detail.

Any experience within the sports/fitness/leisure sectors is an advantage.

You will be working on a wide range of exciting projects such as digital ads, social media graphics, email campaigns, and print collateral.

Key areas for this role include:

• Creative Design.
• Brand Consistency.
• Concept Development.
• Project Management.
• Client-centric Design.
• Stakeholder Management.

You must have an in-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, and excellent Photoshop skills for colour correction and editing photos.

Camera Raw is a nice-to-have skill, along with Figma or XD and After Effects for Motion Animation.

Your role will involve liaising with other creative team members such as marketing, content, and video teams - so you must have excellent communication skills and be able to articulate design concepts.

Fantastic opportunity to join a successful brand which is growing from strength to strength! Great benefits package included too!

Please apply with your CV and portfolio!