Job Description
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a multi-award-winning distributor of leading global brands. Since 2006, Sweet Squared has been marketing and distributing best-in-class hair and beauty products and services to professionals across the UK and Ireland. And always, as we say, “with love & respect”.
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We are looking for a charismatic, outgoing Graphic Designer with strong creative flair and experience in both print and digital media. The successful candidate will have a keen eye for and detail and thrive from working in a fast-paced environment. Most importantly, they will have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude at all times, with a sense of humour and great people skills.
Ideally, but not essential, they will have a real passion for fashion, hair and beauty.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing creative concepts across digital media including social, web and email
- Working simultaneously on multiple projects across both print and digital media inc. video editing
- Designing of brochures, eBooks and printed marketing materials
- Ownership and responsibility for implementing brand guidelines across all S2 brands
- Creating and ensuring campaign materials are live and functioning correctly
- The ability to work in a high-pressured environment
- Working closely with members of the marketing team and coordinate deliverables with printers and sales teams to create cohesive designs that reflect our brands’ culture, goals and, most importantly, the customer.
- Digital image/asset management
What we’re looking for in a candidate:
- Degree in Graphic Design, and at least 2 years of experience in a graphics role
- Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite especially Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
- Basic video editing skills, using Premiere and After Effects
- Ideally, have proven videographer and photography experience / portfolio, but not essential
- Experience working with packaging design would be beneficial, again not essential
- Adaptive design eye and skill, with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to absorb and apply constructive criticism from peers
- A cool head under pressure – deals in solutions, not problems
- Excellent time-management skills
- The ability to communicate at all levels, including senior management
- A team player who enjoys their work and thrives in a vibrant, fast-paced, dynamic environment
What we will give you:
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (increasing to 33 days plus BH with length of service)
• Private healthcare, EAP & Personal accident insurance
• Company Sick pay scheme
• An additional paid day off on your start date anniversary
• 5% employer pension contribution plus access to salary sacrifice scheme
• An allowance per month for free products in our Sweet shops and online
• Employee discount in addition to your monthly allowance
• Square of the month receives additional paid day off
• Training and development including access to our education courses