Junior Retail Graphic Designer (Brand Team) Birmingham, England
Job description
Junior Retail Graphic Designer (Brand team)
Did you know? – We’re also hiring Junior Retail Graphic Designers for our Product team?)
Hybrid: Fully flexible
Becoming a Junior Retail Graphic Designer (Brand team)
We’re not necessarily looking for any workplace experience, just people who are eager to unleash their artistic superpowers across our Retail and Brand campaign designs, and artwork and design within the Commercial Team.
Now, hold on tight because it's a fast-paced team with deadlines to meet. But fear not, time flies when you're having fun - and trust us, this is the kind of fun that makes work feel like a hobby. Our Head of Creative can't get enough of it, often exclaiming, "It never feels like a job! It's like getting paid to work on my hobby every single day, and that's absolutely amazing!"
A world of colour and creativity
At The Works, we're all about breaking free from the monotony of black and white (C0 M0 Y0 K100 and C0 M0 Y0 K0). We thrive on a vibrant palette of colours, ideas, and creativity.
And speaking of creativity, let us introduce you to our beloved mascot, Dex the Dinosaur!
Born from a sketch by our Head of Creative, Dex has become a superstar at The Works. With his own range of products, plush toys, and even life-sized costumes, Dex brings joy and laughter to our customers in-store. But here's the best part: Dex now has a range of dino-buddies too!
Just imagine the pride you'll feel seeing your designs and content come to life and reach our customers!
These roles are perfect for…
- Design grads or design enthusiasts who’ve dabbled in brand, artworking or product packaging - you’ll become a design supremo with our guidance and support!
- The kind of person who thrives on taking a brief and transforming it into something extraordinary. From conception to execution and beyond, you'll be the driving force behind bringing visions to life
About our culture
The Works is such an awesome place to… well, work! Our atmosphere is supportive, friendly and inclusive. A second home-from-home where you can be your best and authentic you
We’ve built an environment that’s busy, always moving, and full of energy. Yet we still make space to share must-watch TV recommendations and our favourite page-turners! Because even superheroes need some downtime to fuel their imaginations!
Our PERKS really are ‘The Works’
- 25% Colleague Discount!
Plus, exclusive Double Discount days
- MyWorks
Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more!
- Can-Do Academy
Grow your skills career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you
- Wagestream
Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them – for when ‘life’ happens!
- Share Scheme
Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works!
- 24/7 support for you and your family
Through our Employee Assistance Programme and Retail Trust Partnerships
- Long Service Awards
Did we mention cash rewards, gifts or holiday rewards? - + Loads more!
Buy extra holiday, Pension, Life assurance and optional charity giving
Your Mission
Get ready to dive into a wild world of artworking and creative support! You'll be the superhero behind brand campaign designs and retail designs for the Commercial team.
You’ll also be a guardian (no, not of the Galaxy!), keeping a beady eye on things to ensure all creative output complies with brand guidelines.
Brand Campaigns:
- Social Media – You’ll be crafting posts that get people hitting that ‘like’ button
- Video content – Short and snappy product and promotional videos (Reels and TikToks)
- Email – A mastermind behind the design process for email marketing campaigns
- Print – Whipping up eye-catching brochures, billboards and press material
- Website banners – Impactful banners that sit proudly in place
Retail PoS/Signage:
- PoS/Signage promotional design – Making those physical spaces come alive with eye-catching visuals, across permanent & semi-permanent signage
- Product display and free-standing display units – Capture attention from a distance, guiding customers to the display with curiosity
Behaviours that set you apart
- Inspiring - Passionate about our brand and inspiring customers through creative content and fun designs
- Communication - You enjoy building and developing relationships with people, keeping everyone up to date
- Collaborative - An excellent team player with a collaborative approach
- Highly Organised - Excellent time management skills, the ability to balance and prioritise multiple projects in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines
- Confident – Communicates effectively and can present concepts in a confident and engaging manner, whilst being open and responsive to feedback
What you’ll need to join the team
- A portfolio of your work to share with us
- An in-depth understanding of InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
- Experience of working across multiple channels, including print
- Creative thinking and ideas
- Up to date knowledge of the latest design trends
