Senior Graphic Designer - 12 Month FTC

WHO WE ARE:

White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women’s and men’s clothing as well as beautiful accessories and homeware. Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive.

Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We’re sociable, talented and like-minded and we’re not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels.

WHO YOU ARE:

You are an experienced graphic designer who has an extensive understanding of the fashion retail industry. In addition to relevant print experience, you have demonstrated skills in designing in three dimensions for physical spaces, such as retail spaces, shop windows and events. You can adapt your design style to suit the brand, staying true to the brand guidelines and brand identity while bringing forward new ideas and concepts. You will have a stand-out portfolio that showcases your design skills.

You are a natural communicator, capable of managing a small team of designers, ensuring design works are delivered consistently at a high standard. You are confident and responsible, can be entrusted with projects to manage on your own, and can effectively communicate with the different stakeholders involved. You are social savvy, have a keen eye for details and are up to date with visual and design trends.

OBJECTIVES:

Working under direction from the Senior Design Manager, you will execute innovative, high standard and on-brand creative design across various touchpoints, primarily for the print channel.

1. Design campaign windows and other print collateral to support brand activities in store. Work closely with the Marketing and VM teams to ensure smooth and efficient execution across the design process to sign off.

2. Design for print ads and out of home advertising for brand campaigns, ensure output adhere to brand and specific campaign guideline

3. Concept and design spaces for events (e.g. PR and retail events, wholesale showcases, internal events). Working alongside with Marketing team and with the user experience and journey in mind, effectively communicate brand values and identity and bring to life the campaign concepts in an immersive three-dimensional space.

4. Bring new ideas and visual references for brand content creation and campaigns, propose ways to continue to push the brand forward, creatively enhance brand recognition and fame while staying true to the brand’s core value and identity.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Work closely with Senior Design Manager on design process from creative development to approval for all print design.

• Manage a creative artworker and collaborate with other designers

• Support and mentor the team with projects and personal development.

• Develop excellent collaborative working relationships with brand team members and key stakeholders across the business including marketing, content and visual merchandising.

• Ensure all design work across print channel including window and retail space design is executed with creative flair, at pace, to the required brand standards and guidelines.

• Demonstrate the highest design standards for print, window and physical space design

• Demonstrate a keen understanding of the brand, the customer, and the commercial objectives when responding to briefs, and develop this within the team.

• Constantly maintain awareness of new trends in design, on and off-line, and how these can be appropriately applied to the brand.

• Manage multiple briefs and communicate progress accurately to wider teams.

TEAM:

Reports into Senior Design Manager
Manage 1x Creative artworker
Work closely with Senior Design Manager to align on creative direction across channels.
Work with Creative Traffic Manager to ensure all briefs are distributed accordingly within the team.

WHAT WE’LL OFFER YOU:

As Senior Designer at White Stuff you will be entitled to an array of great benefits, some of which include:

• Up to 25 days Holiday, Plus any bank Holidays

• Hybrid working (3 days in the office)

• 2 extra (paid!) days off per year to volunteer in the local community

• 50% discount

• Subsidised BUPA Dental Insurance

• Healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance

• Interest free season ticket loan

• Pension Contribution