Senior Graphic Designer: Retail Campaigns (Hybrid)

Forward Role; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Role is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer in Manchester. This 12-month FTC role is hybrid with three days in the office and two at home, and focuses on both print and digital campaigns for well-established outdoor and lifestyle brands.

You will lead creative concepts across omnichannel marketing, working with marketing and retail activation teams, with a strong emphasis on campaign storytelling and brand consistency. The role requires 7+ years of experience and a robust portfolio.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' graphic design experience
• Strong portfolio demonstrating campaign design, branding, typography, layout and visual storytelling
• Experience working with large brands, retail or digital businesses
• Strong experience across both print and digital design
• Advanced Adobe Creative Cloud skills, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
• Premiere Pro experience preferred, with After Effects advantageous
• Strong conceptual thinking and creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Confident communicator who enjoys collaborating and sharing ideas
• A background heavily focused on illustration is not required

Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts and campaigns across print, digital, social, advertising and wider marketing channels.
• Take projects from initial concept through to final production.
• Create layouts, graphics and supporting campaign assets.
• Translate marketing briefs and business objectives into effective creative.
• Maintain brand consistency across all visual communications.
• Prepare artwork for print, digital, video and production.
• Collaborate with marketing and retail activation teams.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines using Monday.com.
• Support video editing and campaign content using Premiere Pro.

Skills

Graphic design

Branding

Typography

Layout

Adobe Creative Cloud

Premiere Pro

Communication

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Premiere Pro

Job description

Forward Role is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer in Manchester. This 12-month FTC role is hybrid with three days in the office and two at home, and focuses on both print and digital campaigns for well-established outdoor and lifestyle brands.

You will lead creative concepts across omnichannel marketing, working with marketing and retail activation teams, with a strong emphasis on campaign storytelling and brand consistency. The role requires 7+ years of experience and a robust portfolio.