Design Art jobs in Northern Ireland

Job Overview:
We are seeking a talented and creative Graphic Designer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills and contribute to the success of our company while managing a team of creative, diverse Graphic Designers.

Job Role:

• Lead a team of designers to deliver project requirements.
• Develop and implement Design Management Plans on allocated projects.
• Working collaboratively with the NPD Manager & Marketing Manager on creatives.
• Ensuring a design programme is prepared and agreed with each designer.
• Ensuring the design is managed in accordance with the relevant company brand guidelines and procedures.
• Present design concepts in a clear and confident manner.
• Carry out all jobs to the required finish, at the design/proofing and pre-print stages.
• Ensure accuracy in all creative work at every stage, while working to critical paths and deadlines.
• Research and review current product, design & platform trends.
• Responsible for creating and developing necessary design guidelines and helpful tools to support the Design team.
• Provide daily feedback and manage the design approval process for your team.
• Develop excellent working relationships with new and existing team members.
• Organise weekly meetings with the design team ensuring the process is managed, key decisions are agreed and recorded, and information is shared with the wider team.
• Work closely with the senior management team to ensure information is shared, reporting directly to the NPD & Design Manager.
• Liaise and collaborate with the senior management team to ensure design is developed in line with expectations.
• Introduce improvements and innovations where appropriate.
• Make a sustainable positive contribution to the future success of the company.

Duties:

• ​Will be responsible for all aspects of design across all projects with a focus on best practice, adding value and enhancing business success.
• The Design Manager will play a pivotal role in driving continual improvement and innovation.
• The Design Manager will line manage and mentor a small team of designers, inspiring and supporting them to deliver consistent, industry-leading creative across our channels.
• An experienced people manager, the Design Manager will provide constructive feedback and guidance to the design team, ensuring consistency in the design output, and that standards are upheld.
• The Design Manager will coach and bring the best out of our senior, midweight and junior team members ensuring they are fulfilled and delivering their best work.

Must have skills:

• At least 3 years’ experience in a Digital/Graphic Design role.
• Previous design management or people management experience.
• Proficient in Adobe CC: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Detail-oriented with a strong understanding of typography, layout principles and the value of brand guidelines.
• Ready to hit the ground running in a Senior role within the team.
• An excellent communicator. You have the confidence to present concepts and designs to the wider teams.
• Collaborative working style. You are open to feedback, and can also rationalise your design decisions.
• Able to work independently and interpret briefs – providing solutions that are on brand and with creative flair.
• A creative thinker who can produce fresh ideas that communicate our brand vision.
• Great time management skills, and ability to juggle multiple briefs in a fast-paced retail environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Private medical insurance
• Store discount

Experience:

• Graphic design: 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person