Marketing & Design Specialist

LGH UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lifting equipment company in Manchester is seeking a Marketing & Design Specialist to enhance its brand and marketing efforts. The role involves creating high-quality visual assets and managing marketing administration. Ideal candidates have a strong graphic design background, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and excellent communication skills. This position offers competitive salary and benefits along with a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days Annual Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Private Healthcare

Hybrid working where possible

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a graphic design role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating graphic design proficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and update professional sales and marketing materials.
• Create engaging visuals for social media and digital platforms.
• Support marketing activities with administrative tasks.

Skills

Graphic Design

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Project Management

Marketing Principles

Education

Degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Figma

Job description

About The Company

For 50 years we have been leaders in the hire of lifting and hoisting equipment. Our locations are spread over the UK and the EU. Our sister company, LGH Winches, is one of the leading winch specialists in Europe.

We combine the highest quality equipment, unrivalled experience, and industry leading expertise, with excellent customer service, to offer you state of the art solutions to meet your lifting challenges. Whatever the load, whatever the location, LGH can take the strain, with unmatched reliability, range, and readiness. LGH adds specialist knowledge and know-how to your operation, lifting your team as well as your load. From a simple toe jack for manual handling, to sophisticated spreader beams for larger loads, we offer the widest range of lifting equipment, on call and ready for delivery, backed by expert advice and on-site expertise.

Across the world, across all industry sectors, trust LGH – the global leaders in lifting gear hire.

Summary Of The Role

We are seeking a dynamic Marketing & Design Specialist to strengthen our brand and support marketing efforts. This role involves marketing administration, coordination, and creating high-quality visual assets to ensure consistent and professional communications across all channels, directly contributing to our growth and market reach.

Overview Of Accountabilities

Graphic Design & Visual Content Creation:

• Design and update professional sales brochures, technical datasheets, and product guides.
• Create engaging social media visuals (graphics, images, short animations) for platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
• Develop digital assets for email marketing, website banners, blog headers, and online advertisements.
• Act as a brand guardian, ensuring strict adherence to brand guidelines across all visual materials.
• Efficiently utilize and adapt existing design templates, alongside independently conceptualizing and executing original design elements for new campaigns and specific storytelling needs.
• Manage image sourcing and editing, and prepare final design files for print.
  
  

Marketing Administration & Coordination:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support for marketing activities, including content management, social media scheduling, and email campaign support.
• Perform routine website visual updates using our CMS.
• Support marketing events, webinars, and trade shows with administrative and logistical assistance.
• Liaise with external vendors (printers, photographers, agencies) as needed.
• Offer general marketing administrative support to the team as required.
  
  

Collaboration & Project Management:

• Collaborate closely with marketing and sales teams across the UK, DACH and Benelux to ensure visuals and initiatives effectively support campaign goals and brand messaging.
• Manage design and marketing projects from concept through to delivery, ensuring deadlines are met and quality standards are maintained.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

Essential:

• 2+ years of experience in a graphic design role, preferably within a marketing or B2B environment.
• Proven Graphic Design Skills: A strong portfolio demonstrating proficiency in creating visually appealing and effective marketing materials across print and digital.
• Software Proficiency: Expert-level command of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) is essential. Familiarity with other tools like Canva, Figma, or video editing software is a plus.
• Marketing Acumen: Solid understanding of core marketing principles, digital marketing channels (social media, email, web), and brand management.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous eye for design consistency, grammar, spelling, and adherence to brand guidelines.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate design concepts, write engaging copy, and interact effectively with colleagues and external partners.
• Proactive & Self-Motivated: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, take initiative, and contribute new ideas.
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn new tools and adapt to evolving marketing strategies and design trends.
  
  

Desirable

• Educational Background: A degree or diploma in Marketing, Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.
• Ambitious Growth Mindset: Demonstrated ambition to grow within the role and contribute additional value to the team.
• Experience: Typically 2-4 years of relevant professional experience in a marketing or design role within a business setting.
  
  

WORKING PATTERN:

Days: Monday to Friday

Hours: 37.5 hours per week between 9am – 5pm

Lunch break: 30 minutes unpaid

Company Benefits

• 25 days Annual Leave (+1 per year capped at 30)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enhance Family Leave
• Free Eye Tests
• Private Healthcare
• Quarterly Incentive Program
• Training & Development Programmes
• Length of Service Awards
• Personal Milestone Acknowledgements
• Free Equipment Hire
• Free Parking
• H.I.R.E Fit
• Hybrid working (where possible)
  
  

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Atherton, Manchester M46 9JZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
  
  

Salary:

• Competive Salary