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White Stuff

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Design
    Creative Arts & Fashion
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should have extensive fashion retail design experience, strong 3D skills, a standout portfolio, video editing knowledge, and the ability to manage a team while adapting to brand guidelines.
  • You will design innovative print materials, manage a small team, collaborate with marketing, ensure brand consistency, mentor designers, and stay updated on design trends while executing campaigns.

Requirements

  • You are an experienced graphic designer who has an extensive understanding of the fashion retail industry.
  • In addition to relevant print experience, you have demonstrated skills in designing in three dimensions for physical spaces, such as retail spaces, shop windows and events.
  • You can adapt your design style to suit the brand, staying true to the brand guidelines and brand identity while bringing forward new ideas and concepts.
  • You will have a stand-out portfolio that showcases your design skills.
  • You are a natural communicator, capable of managing a small team of designers, ensuring design works are delivered consistently at a high standard.
  • You are confident and responsible, can be entrusted with projects to manage on your own, and can effectively communicate with the different stakeholders involved.
  • You are social savvy, have a keen eye for details and are up to date with visual and design trends.
  • Have a strong understanding of video storytelling and sufficient video editing skills.
  • Collaborate with either internal or external teams to help construct and deliver branded videos for multiple channels.
  • Bring new ideas and visual references for brand content creation and campaigns, propose ways to continue to push the brand forward, creatively enhance brand recognition and fame while staying true to the brand’s core value and identity.

Responsibilities

  • Working under direction from the Senior Design Manager, you will execute innovative, high standard and on-brand creative design across various touchpoints, primarily for the print channel.
  • Design campaign windows and other print collateral to support brand activities in store. Work closely with the Marketing and VM teams to ensure smooth and efficient execution across the design process to sign off.
  • Design for print ads and out of home advertising for brand campaigns, ensure output adhere to brand and specific campaign guideline.
  • Concept and design spaces for events (e.g. PR and retail events, wholesale showcases, internal events). Working alongside with Marketing team and with the user experience and journey in mind, effectively communicate brand values and identity and bring to life the campaign concepts in an immersive three-dimensional space.
  • Have a strong understanding of video storytelling and sufficient video editing skills. Collaborate with either internal or external teams to help construct and deliver branded videos for multiple channels.
  • Bring new ideas and visual references for brand content creation and campaigns, propose ways to continue to push the brand forward, creatively enhance brand recognition and fame while staying true to the brand’s core value and identity.
  • Work closely with Senior Design Manager on design process from creative development to approval for all print design.
  • Manage a small team of designers.
  • Support and mentor these designers with projects and personal development.
  • Develop excellent collaborative working relationships with creative team members and key stakeholders across the business including marketing, content and visual merchandising.
  • Ensure all design work across print channel including window and retail space design is executed with creative flair, at pace, to the required brand standards and guidelines.
  • Demonstrate the highest design standards for print, window and physical space design.
  • Demonstrate a keen understanding of the brand, the customer, and the commercial objectives when responding to briefs, and develop this within the team.
  • Constantly maintain awareness of new trends in design, on and off-line, and how these can be appropriately applied to the brand.
  • Manage multiple briefs and communicate progress accurately to wider teams.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of a Senior Graphic Designer at White Stuff?

The main responsibility is to execute innovative, high-standard, and on-brand creative design across various touchpoints, primarily for the print channel, while managing a small team of designers.

Who will the Senior Graphic Designer report to?

The Senior Graphic Designer will report to the Senior Design Manager.

What type of design experience is required for this position?

An extensive understanding of the fashion retail industry, relevant print experience, and skills in designing for three-dimensional physical spaces, such as retail spaces and events, are required.

What are some of the key tasks a Senior Graphic Designer will perform?

Key tasks include designing campaign windows, print collateral, events spaces, and print advertising while ensuring all work adheres to brand guidelines and quality standards.

How many designers will the Senior Graphic Designer manage?

The Senior Graphic Designer will manage one Graphic Designer and one Junior Designer.

Are there opportunities for personal development within the role?

Yes, the Senior Graphic Designer will support and mentor their team members with projects and personal development.

What are the benefits offered to a Senior Graphic Designer at White Stuff?

Benefits include up to 33 days holiday per annum, two extra paid days to volunteer, a 50% discount, subsidized dental insurance, a healthcare cash plan, life assurance, an interest-free season ticket loan, and pension contributions.

Is the Senior Graphic Designer expected to be familiar with current design trends?

Yes, the Senior Graphic Designer is expected to maintain a keen awareness of new trends in design, both online and offline, and apply these appropriately to the brand.

Will the Senior Graphic Designer collaborate with other teams within the business?

Yes, the Senior Graphic Designer will develop excellent collaborative working relationships with creative team members and key stakeholders across the business, including marketing, content, and visual merchandising.

What skills are necessary for managing the team of designers?

Strong leadership abilities, effective communication skills, and a solid understanding of design principles are necessary for managing the team and ensuring high-quality delivery of design work.

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White Stuff

Life would be dull if we all looked the same.

Fashion & Arts
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1985
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

White Stuff is a multi-channel brand with a strong heritage and values. Established in 1985 we have now grown to over 130 shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women’s, men’s and children’s clothing as well as beautiful accessories and home ware. Our original prints, intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive. We’re a sociable, talented and like-minded bunch here at White Stuff, proud to be part of such a great brand, and passionate about our customers. We believe people are at the heart of our business, so we’re committed to building and sustaining a sense of community and togetherness, where everyone feels like they’re part of something special. Growing at White Stuff: We want to make sure there are numerous opportunities for our people to learn and grow. Our focus is enabling our people to develop personally and professionally through a combination of great conversations with your manager, supportive tools, and both internal and external training that supplements learning within your role. Benefits and Perks: At White Stuff we are a supportive family. We pride ourselves on working together to grow and evolve in a creative environment that’s so much more than just a place to work. Our surroundings matter, as do our values, that’s why we offer colleague discount on our lovely products, social events to bring everyone together and volunteering days to help our teams support what matters to them. Doing Good Stuff: We’re dependable sorts at White Stuff, we want to make a meaningful difference to the world around us. It’s not just words, we’ve made some solid commitments to improve the world we live in. From our charity partners and our people, to our supply chain and our environment, doing good stuff runs through the heart of everything we do.