The role
We’re looking for a creative and passionate Graphic Designer with an interest in women’s fashion and design. You will be working within the Graphic Design team, working closely with creative and marketing teams on a wide range of customer facing projects, while reporting to the graphic design manager. You will be designing and creating high level work on a day-to-day basis whilst also continuously learning and seeking inspiration. We are looking for someone who can work well under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced environment, is great at time management and getting tasks completed for deadlines. We’re a highly creative and are always keeping up to date with current trends, we’re after someone who actively seeks inspiration to produce a high level of work. Someone who has a passion for creative design but is also able to work on the day-to-day tasks with a positive and motivated attitude. We are looking for true creative flair and a passion for fresh and innovative design whilst keeping within the brand aesthetic.
What you'll be doing
- Creating graphics for all territories of the brands website.
- Creating engaging customer facing graphics such as digital emails and app stories.
- Assisting senior team members with artwork for print and out of home branded briefs.
- Designing and creating assets for brand launches and marketing activations.
- Contributing to creative meetings, offering input and sharing creative ideas.
- Responsible for own workload and ensuring all work produced is within the brand guidelines.
- Liaising with our in-house creative team on tasks ensuring all projects hit deadlines.
- Working closely with external teams on a variety of briefs companywide.
- Keeping on top of all communications and briefs within the Graphic Design team.
- Be actively seeking inspiration and new trends within design and fashion to keep work as current as possible.
Working with us
As a fast-paced business we are looking for someone who thrives in an environment that can sometimes have tight deadlines. Having the ability to prioritise and manage time is essential when working for multiple departments within the business. We’re always trying to push boundaries and try new things, whether that be ways of working or learning a new skillset, we want you to actively take initiative and keep your skills as current as possible. We’re here to empower people and give them the freedom to learn and grown in their roles and are looking for someone to share the same passion and creativity as we do.
More about you
- Must have great working knowledge of the Adobe package: Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. After Effects would also be desirable.
- Have a degree level education in Graphic Design or similar subject.
- Highly organised with great time management and prioritising skills.
- Experience in a similar in-house role working in a fast-paced environment would be beneficial.
- A strong interest and knowledge of woman’s fashion and retail.
- Be self-motivated to work individually and be part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and over email and the ability to form strong working relationships with the wider business.
- A keen eye for detail and layout skills, keeping up to date with current trends within the design field.
- Capable of switching between multiple tasks to hit fast paced deadlines.
- Basic retouching skills would be beneficial.
- You can work well in a fast-paced environment.
- You have strong communication skills, both email and verbal.
- Great time management skills and can prioritise tasks efficiently.
- Find it easy to adapt and multitask with different projects at once.
- You actively keep up with trends, skillset and techniques and are willing to learn and take initiative.
- Willing to support colleagues by completing tasks outside of your own job role when needed, including supporting associated companies.
Why join us
PLT Perks
We know that as a company we are only as good as the people that we employ. We know our employees work tirelessly to make PLT the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Company share scheme
- Flexible working hours
- Late start, early Friday finish
- 4 x life assurance
- Free parking
- Free gym membership and classes on a daily basis including yoga, PT classes and sound relaxation
- Employee assistance programme including 24-hour confidential helpline
- 40% discount across 8 brands, 20% discount on Debenhams
- Discount portal
- Free fruit & tea/coffee
- Subsidised cafe
- Learning and development support and opportunities both internally and externally
- Payday drinks monthly and ad hoc events throughout the year
- As well as the great perks and benefits listed above upon joining you will also have access to several flexible benefits on our Reward Platform “Beyond” such as cycle to work, healthcare cash plan and technology loans
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