Mlily is a global mattress, pillow and mattress topper manufacturer. With five production bases across the globe, Mlily sells products in over 73 countries and regions.
Manufacturing both foam and hybrid mattresses, our global facilities focus extensively on the research and development of all products which has led to us patenting a number of our technologies across the world. Focussing on these areas enables our products to reflect the commitment we have to developing the right products for the right markets.
Within the UK team, we are responsible for in-house design and strategy execution for the UK, Canadian and French markets. We also hold responsibility in the UK for the delivery of Mlily's global sports partnership with Manchester United across all markets and regions, as well as in-house design for the UK mattress manufacturing company, Breasley (UK) Ltd.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and talented Junior Graphic Designer to join our expanding business across the UK. Based in Manchester and working under the guidance of the Head of Global Design, you will gain exposure and understanding across all areas of the business.
Principle duties will include:
Working with the wider Marketing Team to understand graphic and brand requirements across the business and providing creative input
Designing and creating product, social media and website assets under guidance, and with support
Editing and managing product photography
Act as a brand ambassador to ensure brand guidelines are followed across all areas of the business
Ensuring all Marketing Team content is kept in appropriate areas on file sharing database.
Working on individual projects to support Retailer and Sales Agent bespoke marketing requests
Providing wider graphic support across global initiatives
Attending trade events as part of your learning and development
Understanding and sharing market trends and competitor activity
This is an exciting role with scope to include further duties as you develop and expand your knowledge.
The ideal candidate should have:
A degree/qualification in Graphic Design or at least 1-2 years' graphic design experience.
A portfolio demonstrating previous design work across a range of media
The ability to work remotely whilst maintaining focus on the job in hand
Someone who can meet tight deadlines and prioritise workload/changing priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
An understanding of the role brand guidelines and brand messaging play in the design and creation process.
Good knowledge and experience of Adobe Creative Cloud (including illustrator, photoshop, InDesign, Canva)
Experience in video editing and animation preferred, but not essential. Programmes such as After Effect or Premier Pro.
Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer the following benefits:
20 days annual leave + bank holidays
Flexible remote working
Regular team get-togethers
Discounted products
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From 23,800.00 per year
Additional pay:
Yearly bonus
Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
Sick pay
Store discount
Work from home
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Work Location: In person