Senior Graphic Designer

MKM Building Supplies; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

MKM Building Supplies is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to oversee the evolution of the MKM brand. In this pivotal role, you will lead a talented design team and ensure consistent visual identity across all platforms, while staying at the forefront of creative trends. This is an exciting opportunity to influence brand strategy and engage effectively with customers and communities.

Benefits

Generous discretionary bonus scheme

Employee Discounts

Training and development opportunities

Holiday scheme rewarding length of service

Performance related bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Free parking

Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in graphic design.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong project management and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative development and execution of MKM’s brand.
• Manage design team and collaborate with marketing.
• Create content for social, web, and advertising.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Visual Storytelling

Typography

Layout

Colour Theory

Project Management

Education

5+ years in graphic design

Job description

Context

MKM is the UK’s leading independent builders’ merchant, with over 135 branches and 3000+ employees nationwide. With a unique business model that empowers local branch directors, MKM fosters a high-performance culture and continues to grow rapidly. The Senior Graphic Designer will play a pivotal role in shaping and evolving the MKM brand across all touchpoints, ensuring creative excellence and consistency.

Purpose of Role

We’re on the lookout for a creative powerhouse to take the reins as our Senior Graphic Designer. This is a big role with big impact—you’ll shape how MKM looks, feels, and speaks across everything we do.

You’ll be the guardian of our visual identity and tone of voice, leading the charge on campaigns, content, and media that connect with our customers and communities. You’ll head up a talented design team, work closely with teams across the business, and bring fresh thinking to how we show up in the world.

Role Scope

Lead the creative development and execution of MKM’s brand across digital, print, and multimedia platforms. Manage the design team and external creative partners. Collaborate closely with marketing team to align creative strategy with business goals.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in graphic design, preferably in a senior or lead role.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro).
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, colour theory, and visual storytelling.
• Knowledge of print production processes and digital media requirements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong project management and organisational abilities.
• Ability to lead and mentor a creative team.
• Up-to-date with the latest design trends, techniques, and technologies.
• Visual Storytelling – Ability to craft compelling visuals that grab attention and tell a story at a glance.
• Platform Knowledge – Understanding what works best on each social platform (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.) in terms of format, tone, and timing.

Key Relationships

Internal: Branch Directors, Marketing, Digital, Procurement, New Branches

External: Creative agencies, freelancers, video production teams, media partners

• What You’ll Be Doing
• Own and evolve MKM’s brand identity, tone of voice, and creative direction
• Lead design across campaigns, content, packaging, and marketing materials
• Oversee video, photography, and multimedia production, including editing and delivery
• Create standout content for social, web, and advertising
• Keep everything on-brand, on-time, and aligned with business goals
• Drive creative for national and local campaigns, plus strategic growth projects
• Present ideas, take feedback, and keep pushing the work forward
• Mentor and inspire a high-performing design team
• Collaborate with marketing, digital, and wider teams to bring ideas to life
• Manage freelancers, agencies, and production partners
• Stay on top of design trends, tools, and technologies
• Use insights and performance data to refine and improve creative output
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative creative culture
• What You’ll Bring
• A strong portfolio and 5+ years’ experience in design, with time in a senior role
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite; motion/video skills a bonus
• Sharp eye for layout, typography, colour, and storytelling
• Confident taking a brief and running with it—big campaign or quick turnaround
• Organised, collaborative, and calm under pressure
• Passionate about brand consistency and what works for the audience
• Curious, creative, and always looking for ways to raise the bar
• What Success Looks Like
• Campaigns and content delivered on time and to a high standard
• Creative work that’s on-brand, effective, and engaging
• A motivated, growing, and well-supported design team
• Strong relationships across teams and with external partners
• Positive feedback from stakeholders and measurable impact on brand awareness and engagement

Our benefits:

• A competitive pay package.
• Generous discretionary bonus scheme.
• People orientated culture.
• Substantial Employee Discount
• Training and development opportunities.
• Holiday scheme which rewards length of service.
• Perkbox discounts
• Contributory pension scheme
• Performance related bonus
• Financial Planning Support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Enhanced Maternity
• Enhanced Paternity
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health Support

MKM is the leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK, and we were established in 1995. Our people are what make us unique in what we do. Today we have more than 134 branches and over 3100 employees nationwide. Whilst we continue to grow, we are constantly striving to always attract, recruit, retain, promote, and support a diverse mix of colleagues that create a sense of belonging to the ‘MKM family’ for everyone. We hope you will join us on our journey!