Graphic Designer

Job Description

Graphic Designer - Accrington (Hybrid) £25,000 p.a. plus many more benefits. We require an ambitious Graphic Designer to join our studio team, who will play an integral role with the delivery of brand messages, through a range of media The Role - Graphic DesignerThe role requires a ‘can do’ attitude and flexible approach as you will be required to work on a diverse range of print and online projects including instore POS, newspaper & magazine advertising, affiliate banners, email campaigns, display advertising,website content and landing pages.The successful candidate will have proven experience of working with the Adobe Creative Suite, and an understanding of HTML and CSS would be preferred.Working closely with the E-Commerce and with wider web conversion, marketing and merchandising teams, you will ensure brand look and feel is translated effectively to the digital and in-store environment.Daily responsibilities include:

• At all times ensure that the brand guidelines are adhered to so that any work produced is consistent and truly reflects the brand look and feel.
• To artwork any customer facing material required across the business, according to given design guidelines and asset templates
• Work closely within Graphics team and with the Studio team to ensure assets created use up-to-date designs, imagery and copy
• Work to briefs from E-Commerce teams, ensuring creative production deadlines are met for campaign activity
• Outline and achieve a set of business and personal development objectives, in line with overall business KPIs, working closely with the Studio Manager
• Optimise imagery and assets for web, working closely with the E-Commerce team and developers
• Produce banners for the websites and social media channels.
• On occasion you will be expected to liaise with external creative resources required to complete projects.
• As part of the Marketing team you will play a key role in the development and long-term strategy of the group’s brands.

Skills needed We are looking for an experienced Graphic Designer with the following skills, experience and attributes to be successful in this role:

• Previous proven experience in a similar role within an ecommerce or retail business
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite CC in particular Adobe XD
• Experience of managing multiple ongoing projects with differing deadlines
• Excellent understanding of graphical layouts and image optimisation
• High attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work under pressure
• Good understanding of print processes
• Good knowledge of HTML / CSS is desirable but not essential
• Beneficial to have experience with After Effects, Premier Pro and 3D software (Not essentical)
• Proactive self-starter
• Goal oriented and performance driven

Our Benefits! In return for your contribution to the team’s performance, we offer a competitive base salary plus all these extra benefits:

• *Employee discount scheme for Bensons products
• *Medicash - cashback options for Health and Wellbeing services (dental, optical, virtual GP, other healthcare services and more)
• Unum Income Protection - for peace of mind if you’re off work long term due to illness
• *Pension scheme – provided by Legal & General
• *BUPA Private Healthcare
• *Discounted Gym membership
• *Cycle to Work scheme
• Annual leave buy & sell scheme – you can top up your holiday entitlement or sell unused days to suit you
• *Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
• Access to Retail Trust services (guidance and support on retail issues, mental health, wellbeing & financial topics)
• Learning and development programmes to gain new knowledge and skills
• Career progression – access to internal opportunities to build your career within Bensons for Beds
• *Long service awards and ‘Love to Shop’ voucher rewards to spend as you like

(*qualifying periods apply) About Bensons for Beds Were Bensons for Beds! We put Sleep Wellness™ at the heart of everything we do. With 100 years of experience in sourcing the best quality beds, frames and mattresses, at Bensons we understand how to design the perfect, tailored sleep experience. We have170+ locations and employ c 1800 colleagues. Under new ownership of Alteri Investors we have an ambitious 3 year plan to grow the business further and achieve our mission of being the market leading bed retailer with a strong omnichannel presence. Apply now! If you love working with a great team, engaging with a variety of challenges, growing your skills and developing new ones then click now to apply to join us!There is a brief online application process to complete, to tell us about yourself, answer some questions and confirm your eligibility. We’ll reply to you asap!