Description:
Purpose of the Role:
We are looking for a highly creative, skilled, and experienced Senior Graphic Designer to lead our in-house design team and take full ownership of high-impact design projects across the Group.
This role requires a strong eye for design, deep technical know-how, and the ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and designers simultaneously. You’ll be responsible for delivering visually striking, brand-aligned creative work that elevates our marketing communications, product packaging, and catalogues.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Creative Leadership and Team Oversight
· Lead and mentor a small in-house design team, ensuring creative output meets the company’s standards and brand identity.
· Review, guide, and sign off on design work from the team.
· Drive a collaborative and inspiring creative environment, keeping the team on schedule and motivated.
2. Project Management
· Take full ownership of large-scale design projects such as:
o All company catalogues
o Product brochures
o In-store visuals
o Trade show/event branding
· Manage design workflows, timelines, priorities, and approvals, ensuring all deadlines are met.
· Collaborate closely with the Marketing Director on design briefs and deliverables.
3. Graphic and Packaging Design
· Produce high-quality graphic work across a variety of mediums including digital, print, packaging, and environmental design.
· Create attention-grabbing layouts, concepts, and campaign visuals that align with each brand’s identity.
· Design packaging for new or existing product ranges, ensuring functionality, shelf appeal, and consistency with industry trends.
4. Software Proficiency
· Work confidently within the full Adobe Creative Suite, especially:
o InDesign (catalogues, brochures, layouts)
o Illustrator (vector work, logos, packaging)
o Photoshop (image editing, mock-ups, visual effects)
· Familiarity with Figma, Canva, or other collaboration tools would be a bonus.
5. Brand Custodianship
· Ensure all design work is aligned with brand guidelines.
· Help evolve and refine the Group’s visual language and creative standards across all platforms.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
· Experience:
o Minimum 5 years' experience in graphic design, with at least 1–2 years in a senior or lead role.
o Proven portfolio of work demonstrating high-quality layout design, packaging, campaign work, and digital design.
· Skills and Knowledge:
o Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
o Strong eye for detail, typography, layout, and colour.
o Understanding of print production and packaging requirements.
o Ability to give and receive constructive feedback, and coach junior team members.
· Attributes:
o Highly organised, deadline-driven, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
o Self-motivated, proactive, and solution-focused.
o Excellent communication skills – both visually and verbally.
o Passion for great design and a desire to keep learning and innovating.
o Team player.
Why This Role is Key:
As we expand the Group’s product ranges and customer touchpoints, the need for compelling, consistent, and creative design has never been more important. The Senior Graphic Designer will not only elevate our visual communication but also bring structure, leadership, and creative excellence to the team — helping us stand out in highly competitive industries.