Marketing Executive

Simpson Recruitment Services; Stafford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Recruitment Services is seeking a Marketing and Design Executive to own the creation of marketing materials across print and digital channels. You will work on two established brands, ensuring high-quality visuals and consistent branding while contributing creative ideas to campaigns.

The role requires strong graphic design skills, a portfolio across print and digital formats, and proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).

Qualifications

• Strong graphic design skills and create professional marketing materials.
• Creative background with a portfolio across digital and print formats.
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud, especially InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Good eye for design: layout, typography, color, imagery and detail.
• Able to follow brand guidelines while bringing fresh ideas.
• Experience preparing artwork for print and digital applications.

Responsibilities

• Design high-quality marketing materials for print and digital channels.
• Create visually engaging content that strengthens two brand identities.
• Use Adobe Creative Cloud to produce polished designs for print and digital use.
• Maintain branding consistency across all marketing communications.
• Translate product information into clear, attractive materials.
• Contribute fresh ideas to campaigns, launches and promotions.

Skills

Graphic design

Creative mindset

Brand guidelines

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

WordPress

HubSpot

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

Marketing and Design Executive

Location: Lichfield

Salary: £32 - 35,000

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

Are you a creative, design-focused marketing professional with a passion for producing high-quality visual content?

Our client is an established supplier of industrial products, operating two recognised brands across a diverse customer base. They are looking for a talented Marketing and Design Executive with strong graphic design skills, a creative mindset and the ability to bring marketing ideas to life.

This is a hands-on creative role where design skills are essential. You'll take ownership of producing professional, engaging marketing materials across both digital and print channels, while helping to develop the company's online presence and support wider marketing activities.

Working closely with the marketing team and sales team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute your own creative ideas, develop engaging campaigns and see your work make a real difference to the business.

Key Responsibilities

Graphic Design & Creative Content

• Design and produce high-quality marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, product catalogues, price lists, promotional graphics and digital assets.
• Create visually engaging, professional content that strengthens the identity of two distinct brands.
• Use Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, to produce polished, creative designs for both print and digital use.
• Maintain consistent branding, typography, layouts and visual standards across all marketing communications.
• Translate technical product information into clear, attractive and easy-to-understand marketing materials.
• Bring fresh creative ideas to marketing campaigns, product launches and promotional activities.

Digital Marketing & Social Media

• Design and publish engaging content across platforms for multiple brands.
• Develop creative social media campaigns using strong visual content and clear messaging.
• Create and manage advertising campaigns to support brand awareness, lead generation and sales.
• Maintain and update company websites, ensuring content, imagery and product information remain accurate, relevant and visually appealing.
• Ensure website content, social media and wider marketing activities work together to deliver consistent messaging.

Marketing & Sales Support

• Work closely with the sales team to develop marketing materials that support customer engagement and business development.
• Ensure marketing-generated leads are passed to the sales team within 24 hours.
• Support wider marketing projects and contribute ideas as part of a collaborative team.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

Creative & Design Skills

• Strong graphic design skills and demonstrable experience producing professional marketing materials.
• A creative background with a portfolio of design work demonstrating your ability across digital and print formats.
• Confident working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• A good eye for design, including layout, typography, colour, imagery and attention to detail.
• Ability to work within established brand guidelines while bringing fresh, creative ideas to projects.
• Experience creating and preparing artwork for both print and digital applications.

Marketing & Organisational Skills

• Experience creating content and managing business social media accounts.
• Confidence updating website content and working with content management systems.
• Excellent written English and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Strong communication skills, with a professional, collaborative and proactive approach.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience planning and managing social media advertising campaigns.
• Knowledge of WordPress and HubSpot.
• Photography skills, including capturing, editing and enhancing high-quality product and promotional imagery for digital and print marketing.
• Videography and video editing skills, with the ability to create engaging short-form videos, product demonstrations and promotional content for websites and social media.
• Familiarity with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or After Effects.
• Experience producing marketing materials for technical, engineering or industrial products.
• An understanding of digital marketing performance, reporting and lead generation.
• Experience supporting sales teams through creative marketing campaigns and materials.

What's in It for You?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative individual who enjoys variety and wants to take real ownership of their work.

You’ll join a supportive, close-knit team where your design skills and creative input will be valued. With the opportunity to work across two established brands, you’ll be able to develop your experience, contribute new ideas and see the impact of your work on the company's continued growth.