Graphic Design Opportunities
We are seeking Graphic Designers to help maintain and evolve the visual language of Margaret Howell and MHL. brands.
Margaret Howell is a contemporary British clothing designer who has worked successfully in men’s and women’s clothing for over five decades. Today, Margaret Howell clothes are sold worldwide with 12 own shops in Europe, over 70 outlets in Japan and an established online business.
We are now seeking creative, organised and detail-oriented Graphic Designers to join our Marketing and Brand team. As key members of the Marketing team, you will bring existing skills and technical know-how to help the business meet its financial objectives with compelling creative messaging.
Working closely with the Marketing Team and Head of Brand, you will support the creation and delivery of high-quality visual communications across print, digital, retail and e-commerce channels, helping to maintain and evolve the distinctive Margaret Howell brand identity.
LOCATION
Head office, W1/Remote
HOURS
Full-time - 35 hours, Monday - Friday
KEY RESPONSIBILITES
- Design and produce digital and physical assets for POS, store communications, advertising, event invitations and promotional collateral
- Design and maintain corporate branded templates including packaging, labelling, stationery, business cards and template documents
- Design and produce assets for collaborations and partnerships
- Design and produce content for website and social platforms including web pages and email marketing designs, working closely with internal departments and external agencies to ensure timely delivery
- Assist with preparing presentations for internal and external stakeholders
- Manage all seasonal image assets including campaigns, content shoots, online look imagery
- Manage all existing artwork files and assets
- Ensure brand guidelines are adhered to and evolved
- Creative thinking with a clear understanding of the Margaret Howell brand to bring new ideas and alternative opinions
ROLE REQUIREMENT
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Experience in graphic design
- Full working knowledge of key design applications: Figma, Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro and After Effects essential
- Strong understanding of layout and typography for both print and digital
- Good understanding of Shopify web platform
- Meticulous attention to detail across design, communication and management of assets
- Good team player with a strong desire to collaborate cross-departmentally
- Organised, self-starter with proven ability to manage and deliver multiple projects in a timely manner
DESIREABLE
- Interest in the wider design
- Knowledge of Premiere Pro and After Effects would be advantageous.
- Ongoing knowledge of developments in CX and online marketing
REWARDS
- a competitive salary
- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 6 weeks with service
- generous clothing allowance
- significant staff discount
- life insurance
- contributory pension and salary exchange scheme
- personal development grant
- cycle to work scheme
- birthday day off
- volunteering day off
- IVF support for parents
- paid maternity and paternity
- menopause friendly
We actively implement blind recruitment practices to eliminate bias and ensure a fair evaluation of candidates based on their skills, experience, and qualifications. We believe in creating a level playing field for all applicants, and our initiatives reflect our dedication to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Applications will be considered as they are received. Candidates will be shortlisted based on how their skills and experience match our requirements as set out above.
- Locations
- HEAD OFFICE
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
WORKING AT MARGARET HOWELL
At Margaret Howell we take pride in the calibre of our staff and their working environment. Our reputation for quality of design, product and service is achieved through our commitment to staff and their ability to develop individually within the Company. Our aim is for our staff to find working at Margaret Howell a rewarding experience on every level.