Senior Graphic Designer / Design Manager

• Salary: up to £40k dep exp
• Location: Cramlington, Northumberland
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About The Role
Are you an experienced Senior Graphic Designer ready to take the next step in your career, or a Graphic Design Manager looking for a new challenge? This role offers the perfect opportunity to blend hands-on design with leadership. As Graphic Design Manager, you’ll lead a small creative team, shaping the visual identity of a growing e-commerce business while delivering high-quality, impactful content.
 
You’ll oversee the work of a graphic designer and photographer, ensuring all creative outputs are on-brand, commercially driven, and engaging. Working closely with the Head of Brand and Marketing, you’ll play a pivotal role in creating campaign photography, marketing materials, and product assets that drive brand awareness, customer engagement, and sales across multiple channels.
 
Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Head of Brand and Marketing to develop visually compelling assets aligned with marketing strategies
• Maintain and evolve the brand’s identity, ensuring consistency across all creative work
• Lead the creation of campaign assets, product visuals, and marketing materials across print, digital, and social media
• Take a hands-on approach to design, including retouching photography and creating impactful visuals
• Manage and mentor the creative team, providing guidance, feedback, and support
• Plan and prioritise workflows to ensure all projects meet deadlines and objectives
• Maintain high standards of quality across all design and creative outputs

 
Required Skills

• 5+ years of commercial experience, ideally in an e-commerce environment
• Advanced skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Strong design, layout, and typography expertise
• Proven ability to lead projects and deliver work within brand guidelines
• Experience planning team workflows and meeting tight deadlines
• A collaborative mindset and excellent relationship-building skills

 
Desired Skills

• Familiarity with UX and UI principles
• Experience with motion graphics (After Effects, Premiere Pro)
• Line management experience, mentoring or leading junior team members
• Product photography expertise and knowledge of print production techniques

 
About You
You’re a seasoned creative with a flair for leadership and a passion for producing world-class visual content. Whether you're stepping up from a Senior Graphic Designer role or building on your experience as a Graphic Design Manager, you bring a commercial mindset and exceptional attention to detail. You’re confident working in a fast-paced environment, interpreting briefs, and delivering innovative designs that align with brand objectives.
 
Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Reflective of your experience and skills.
• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Collaborative Environment: Work within a dynamic and creative team.
• Impactful Work: Play a key role in shaping the brand’s visual identity.
• Employee Well-being: Supportive workplace culture that values work-life balance.

 
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, combining creative leadership with hands-on design, apply today and one of our recruitment consultants will contact you to discuss the role in more detail.