designer Alfreton, England
Job description
Our vision is to make the world a healthier, happier place.
At Slimming World, we transform the lives of our valued members and help them achieve long-term success through a liberating eating plan and unique support system developed over many years.
People are at the heart of Slimming World - if you'd love to be part of our journey and make a difference, we can't wait to hear from you!
Slimming World Magazine is the most actively purchased magazine in the women’s interest sector and has won multiple prestigious awards thanks to its mixture of inspiration, motivation and delicious, lightened-up recipes and food ideas.
Your role with us...
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a flair for design and a love of print media to join the award-winning Slimming World Magazine team. We are looking for a creative and dedicated Designer to join our busy art team in bringing pages to life with creative design, inspiring imagery and strong typography.
Based at Slimming World’s head office in Derbyshire, the successful applicant will work on a varied range of projects each issue to support and encourage our readers to live healthier lives. These include developing features from initial concept to layout design, artworking pages, researching inspiring images and commissioning illustrations. They will also assist in organising and directing food and lifestyle photoshoots, liaising closely with freelance teams and agencies, as well as other Slimming World departments and group members. The job includes some day-to-day administrative tasks.
A willingness to travel to London or other photoshoot locations, including occasional overnight stays, is essential.
About you...
We’d love to hear from you if you are naturally warm and friendly with a sense of fun, and have:
- Minimum 2 years in a design role, with magazine design experience in the women’s lifestyle market preferred, though not essential
- Proficiency in InDesign and Photoshop
- An understanding of or experience in producing quality photoshoots
- A knowledge of pre-press and print processes
- The time management skills necessary to juggle multiple projects and prioritise workloads
- An eye for detail and high levels of accuracy
- Excellent communication skills and a proactive, can-do attitude
More reasons why you'll love it here...
At Slimming World, we pride ourselves on our caring, performance-orientated culture - a culture based on respect for every individual, mutual trust, genuine warmth, care and kindness.
We invest in our people and your personal development is extremely important to us - we aim to support you in achieving your full potential whatever your role in the company.
When you join us, you'll also benefit from:
- a personalised induction and training programme
- Simplyhealth cover - includes cash back on various healthcare expenses, virtual GP service, access to a 24/7 advice phone line and counselling sessions
- Life assurance cover
- option to work from home one day a week
- opportunity to earn an annual performance-related bonus
- Family friendly leave - enhanced pay
- onsite gym, free exercise classes, cycle to work scheme and discounted treatments at Hair & Beauty
- subsidised restaurant - serving delicious, homemade food each day
- regular social events
- free 12-week Slimming World membership, both in group or online
- 34 days holiday a year (including bank holidays)
How to apply…
Please firstly note this role is based at our head office in Somercotes.
If you love the sound of this role and want to work with a friendly and supportive team, please apply through our careers site and send us a letter telling us about you and what has led you to apply for the role. Please also include an up-to-date CV to support your application. When you’re ready, please click ‘Apply for this job’.
At Slimming World, we aim to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you need any adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [email protected] or phone us on 0344 892 0400.
Thank you and good luck with your application!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free fitness classes
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Work Location: In person
