Junior Graphic Designer Greater Manchester
Job description
Company: Mlily UK
Role: Junior Graphic Designer
Level: Junior
Location: Greater Manchester and surrounding areas (Remote)
Salary: (dependent on age and experience)
Mlily is a global mattress, pillow and mattress topper manufacturer. With five production bases globally, 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. Concentrating 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.
Principal 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 the scope to include additional duties as you develop and expand your knowledge.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A degree/qualification in Graphic Design or at least 1-2 years of graphic design experience
- A portfolio demonstrating previous design work across a range of media
- The self-discipline to work remotely whilst maintaining focus on the job at hand
- The ability to prioritise workload/changing priorities to meet tight deadlines
- 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 with Adobe Creative Cloud (including Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign)
- Experience in video editing and animation preferred (After Effect or Premier Pro), but not essential as training can be given
- A can-do attitude with an abundance of enthusiasm and a flair for design
- Some travel may be required
- Must be eligible to work in the UK
Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer the following benefits:
- Flexible remote working
- Regular team get togethers
- Discounted products
- Employee Assistance Programme
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Greater Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- Graphic design: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 18/08/2023
Reference ID: JGD2023
