Job Description

THE ROLE:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Graphic Designer to join the Debenhams creative team, working collaboratively with the wider creative and design team, in delivering world class content for all channels. Debenhams is going through a period of growth and change and as we welcome new brands in to the family, this role is pivotal in defining the future of these brands both from an aesthetic point of view as well as a process and work flow point of view. The role is responsible for the management and development of a team and is supported by a retouch team and production team and will work closely with the rest of the Brand, specifically Marketing, Digital, Product and Buying.

YOUR ROLE:

As an established and much-loved household name, you know all about our high street roots and bricks and mortar stores. Now, we\xe2\x80\x99re looking to the future. Since 2021, we\xe2\x80\x99ve embraced some changes. We joined the boohoo group and have transformed into a primarily digital brand. Our vision is to be the UK\xe2\x80\x99s leading online department store and make our mark on the international market. We strive to become the number one destination for fashion, beauty and home. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we need you.

In the Creative team, we\xe2\x80\x99re brand guardians and proud to shape the direction of every brand in the Group \xe2\x80\x93 we elevate products and make sure every individual brand is a fashion powerhouse. The projects and possibilities are endless because anything goes! We create connections and give each brand character so that what we put out into the world can become part of our customers\xe2\x80\x99 daily lives. Everything we do is seen by millions of customers across web, social, email, campaigns, PR and events.

WHAT YOU\'LL BE DOING:

• Continuously evolve and improve the creative aesthetic of the Debenhams group brands (Dorothy Perkins, Burton, Oasis, Coast & Wallis) in order to keep them best in class from a design point of view.
• Work with 2nd senior graphic designer and traffic manager to deliver all BAU design assets on time and to an exceptional standard.
• Working closely with the Senior head of creative and wider design team take concepts and develop them across all touch points.
• Implement and review new systems and procedures to improve daily workflow and effective planning of upcoming jobs
• Work closely with the Senior Head of Creative and wider design and marketing team to ensure that all design work is in line with Debenhams brand strategy.
• Act as a brand guardian to ensure creative output is consistent across all multi-channel touch points.
• Manage and develop a team of 2 graphic designers.
• Develop creative for all ad-hoc and seasonal projects e.g. press events etc.

WORKING WITH US:

To succeed here, you have to love working at pace. It\xe2\x80\x99s relentless, but we love it. Change is a certainty \xe2\x80\x93 you need to adapt and be agile. We want you to challenge the status quo, innovate and be open to trying new things. We\xe2\x80\x99re always pushing boundaries. We empower our people, giving them freedom and autonomy to learn and grow in their roles. We\xe2\x80\x99re passionate, agile, creative and one team.

MORE ABOUT YOU:

• Creative awareness and an ability to combine an innovative approach with commercial ideas
• Proficient in adobe suite
• Flexible and enjoy working in a high pace, fast moving and changing environment
• Excellent organisation and project management skills
• Good networker and communicator and the capacity to build strong working relationships both internally and externally
• Experience of presenting to Senior Management.
• Ability to work with others and able to influence and communicate effectively across all levels
• Excellent people management skills
• Commitment, drive and self motivation
• Experience in working with and managing creative designers

WHY JOIN US:

We\xe2\x80\x99ve set our sights on dominating the global e-commerce fashion market, and because we\xe2\x80\x99re 13 brands (and counting), there are plenty of opportunities to grow your career. Our mission is to create a workplace where everyone is respected, their individual differences are valued, and they can be themselves at work without exception.

• You\xe2\x80\x99ll get the opportunity to take part in our various share schemes
• Core hours enable you to flex your working times around your needs on an ad hoc basis
• Benefits that support your health and wellbeing
• There\xe2\x80\x99s up to 40% discount off our all of our brands
• Our social calendar? Next level
• With HQs in Manchester and London and offices across the globe (some are dog friendly!), we offer a buzzing atmosphere and the boohoo family culture wherever you work

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