Description:
Are you a creative genius with a keen eye for design? Poundstretcher is on the hunt for an innovative Graphic/Packaging Designer to join our dynamic marketing team and help bring our products to life! We’re more than just a retail chain – we’re on an exciting journey to refresh and reimagine how our customers see us. As a key player in our marketing team, you’ll have a central role in reshaping our brand’s look across social media, packaging and in-store displays. From creating standout designs to producing engaging posts for our social channels, you'll be at the forefront of driving our brand’s impact!
What You'll Be Doing:
- Design with Impact: Create trend-driven, eye-catching packaging and product designs that make our shelves irresistible.
- Create Social Media Content: Design visually engaging posts for our social media channels that showcase our products and capture our brand’s personality.
- Build Brand Identities: Craft unique, memorable brand identities and guidelines for our in-house brands that stand out in a crowded market.
- Bring Ideas to Life: Pitch design concepts and mock-ups, get sign-off, and then bring the full range to life.
- Support Product Launches: Collaborate on visuals and marketing materials, from posters and leaflets to social media content, that support our product launches.
- Get Creative with Merchandising: Develop visual merchandising tools like CDUs and in-store displays that captivate customers and drive footfall.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with departments like QA and marketing to bring cohesive designs to fruition.
- Photography & Animation: Snap photos for packaging and bring designs to life with animations (Adobe After Effects / Premiere Pro / Adobe Express a plus).
- Champion Brand Awareness: Drive brand excitement across all our platforms, especially by creating fresh, eye-catching content for our social media channels.
What You'll Bring to the Table:
- Packaging & Product Design Mastery: You’ve got experience designing for print and know the ins and outs of print production.
- Adobe Suite Proficiency: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign – these are your playground, and experience with After Effects / Premiere Pro is a big plus!
- Trend-Driven Style: A sharp eye for style and current trends to keep our brand relevant and enticing.
- Adaptability: You handle feedback well, make quick adjustments, and keep an open mind.
- Strong Communication & Organisation: Collaborating with teams, managing files, and catching every detail – you keep everything in order.
- Experimentation & Passion: You’re always ready to try new ideas, learn new skills, and bring fresh energy to our team.