Creative Designer

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  • Support Buying and Graphics teams in the design and production of packaging to ensure a cohesive look in stores
  • Create range styles
  • Create mood boards as well as full range plans for buyers to view
  • Research, identify and inform of fashion trends, across all consumer demographics, for the purpose of crafting original design and assets for use on consumer products
  • Present artwork in an exciting and interesting manner
  • Review all pre-production submissions, referring to original comments made, ensuring all requested changes have been implemented and the finished quality of the product is of a high standard
  • Ensure the smooth running of the approval process, and continually identifying where improvements in process and communication can be made
  • Mentor Junior Designers
  • Maintenance of confidentiality of information in compliance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) including the development and maintenance of information management and record-keeping systems related to areas of responsibility
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal systems and practices
  • Other duties in accordance with role and within remit of skill base
Salary£Competitive
Hours37.50 hours per week
Contract Type9 months fixed term contract
LocationAxis Business Park, Portal Way, Gillmoss, Liverpool
Closing Date2023-03-16

About the Role

Job Overview

  • Support Buying and Graphics teams in the design and production of packaging to ensure a cohesive look in stores
  • Create range styles
  • Create mood boards as well as full range plans for buyers to view
  • Research, identify and inform of fashion trends, across all consumer demographics, for the purpose of crafting original design and assets for use on consumer products
  • Present artwork in an exciting and interesting manner
  • Review all pre-production submissions, referring to original comments made, ensuring all requested changes have been implemented and the finished quality of the product is of a high standard
  • Ensure the smooth running of the approval process, and continually identifying where improvements in process and communication can be made
  • Mentor Junior Designers
  • Maintenance of confidentiality of information in compliance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) including the development and maintenance of information management and record-keeping systems related to areas of responsibility
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal systems and practices
  • Other duties in accordance with role and within remit of skill base

Package Description

  • Competitive salary - DOE
  • 9 months fixed term contract
  • Based in Liverpool Head Office
  • 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year including bank and public holiday allowance rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years' service
  • Contributable Company pension scheme

Employee benefits: 

  • MyHB employee benefits platform with access to:
    • Retail and leisure discounts plus hundreds more 
    • Free Financial Advice 
    • Bank your savings into an ISA
    • 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line 
    • Low cost voluntary insured health plans
  • Onsite subsidised Health and Fitness Centre
  • Onsite canteen
  • 10% store discount
  • Access to social and sporting events
  • Free car parking

Minimum Criteria to Apply

  • Minimum 2:2 degree
  • Excellent design skills
  • Excellent knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Knowledge and experience in trend research
  • Experience of using Microsoft Office including, Word Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint
  • Experience of working in a team
  • Understanding of print and manufacturing processes and limitations
  • Experience of designing and artworking packaging is advantageous although not essential in design or equivalent