Senior Graphic Designer

Description:

Purpose of the Role:
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:
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.

Project Management

Take full ownership of large-scale design projects such as:

The company and YES catalogues
Product brochures
In-store visuals
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.

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.

Software Proficiency

Work confidently within the full Adobe Creative Suite, especially:

InDesign (catalogues, brochures, layouts)
Illustrator (vector work, logos, packaging)
Photoshop (image editing, mock-ups, visual effects)

Familiarity with Figma, Canva, or other collaboration tools would be a bonus.

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.

Requirements:

Requirements:
Experience:

Minimum 5 years' experience in graphic design, with at least 1–2 years in a senior or lead role.
Proven portfolio of work demonstrating high-quality layout design, packaging, campaign work, and digital design.

Skills and Knowledge:

Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Strong eye for detail, typography, layout, and colour.
Understanding of print production and packaging requirements.
Ability to give and receive constructive feedback, and coach junior team members.

Attributes:

Highly organised, deadline-driven, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Self-motivated, proactive, and solution-focused.
Excellent communication skills – both visually and verbally.
Passion for great design and a desire to keep learning and innovating.
Team player.