Job Description

Location:

Derby DE21 (On-site)

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Opportunity

SGS Engineering is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented

Graphic Design Assistant

to join our expanding e-commerce team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious creative to play a key role in a business undergoing significant digital transformation.

Reporting to the Graphic Designer & E-commerce Manager, you will be responsible for managing the creative output for our digital communications and supporting the wider design team in delivering high-quality visual content across all channels.

Your Key Responsibilities

Email Design & Build:

Design engaging email templates for tactical campaigns and automated customer journeys.

Digital Content:

Create sitewide banners, optimise product imagery, and develop

A+ content

to enhance the e-commerce shopping experience.

Brand Maintenance:

Ensure brand consistency across logos, colour palettes, and typography for all digital and physical assets.

Photography Support:

Work alongside the photography team to edit, retouch, and upload product imagery for the website and marketing comms.

Print & Marketing:

Update product manuals, flyers, and technical graphics, as well as creating seasonal posters for the showroom banner boards.

Creative Roadmapping:

Assist in developing visual roadmaps for seasonal brand campaigns throughout the year.

Who Are We Looking For?

The ideal candidate is a creative "all-rounder" who can balance artistic flair with technical execution. You should be a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment.

Requirements:

Software Skills:

Excellent knowledge of

Adobe Creative Suite

(Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and

Canva

.

E-commerce Experience:

Experience creating and optimising email templates and web assets.

Attention to Detail:

Precision in layout, typography, and technical graphics (like product manuals).

Communication:

Ability to work collaboratively, share knowledge, and take feedback from stakeholders.

Methodical Approach:

Ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet strict deadlines.

Education:

Ideally a degree in Graphic Design (or a related field) and a strong portfolio are preferred.

Why SGS Engineering?

SGS has strong foundations and offers a breadth of opportunity for continued development and career growth. If you are passionate about design and want to see your work drive the success of a major e-commerce platform, we want to hear from you!

About SGS Engineering

From our humble beginnings in 2003 to becoming a leading UK manufacturer and retailer, SGS Engineering has always put the customer at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality power tools, garage equipment, and gas struts to professionals and DIY enthusiasts alike.

As we undergo an exciting period of digital transformation, we are expanding our e-commerce team to ensure our online experience is as robust and reliable as the products we sell. Joining SGS means becoming part of a supportive, fast-paced environment where your growth is encouraged and your creativity is visible to millions of customers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Derby DE21 7AZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Experience:

E-commerce: 1 year (preferred) Canva: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person