Graphic Designer- 12 month FTC
Ekeq Open At a glance
Mid-level Graphic Design role at Ekeq. Leicester · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate £29,250–£64,876 across the United Kingdom.
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What you'll do
- Create campaign concepts and marketing assets for digital, social, print and in-store use, following Next’s brand guidelines
- Build campaign pitch decks with research, colour choices, names, taglines, logo treatments and product applications
- Track design trends and new technologies, then share useful findings with the team
- Review competitor marketing and recommend ways to protect Next’s market position
- Coordinate with internal, campaign and retail teams to deliver designs on schedule
What you bring
- You have worked in a similar design role and can show creative work with clear commercial value in your portfolio
- You use InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator at an advanced level, with knowledge of print production and digital file formats
- You understand typography, layout, photography, animation and print, and can storyboard and present concepts to internal audiences
Who this fits
This midweight role suits a designer comfortable switching between several briefs and interested in retail and fashion trends. It is a twelve-month fixed-term contract based in Leicester, UK.
From the employer
The Role:
At NEXT we have a great opportunity for a Graphic Designer to join the team on a 12 month fixed term contract. As a Midweight Graphic Designer within our Brand Marketing team, you will play a pivotal role in creating innovative creative concepts for new marketing campaigns that represent and elevate the Next brand. Reporting to Campaign Design Manager you will turn briefs into visually striking, commercial design solutions across seasonal campaigns, retail spaces, and digital platforms. You will champion brand consistency, maintain high-quality aesthetic standards, and collaborate closely with wider design teams to ensure seamlessly executed customer experiences.
What You'll Take On:
- Develop original, engaging visual concepts and marketing materials across digital, social media, print, and in-store channels while upholding Next brand guidelines.
- Contribute to campaign pitch decks by shaping research, colour palettes, campaign names, taglines, logo variations, animated logos, and product applications.
- Keep up-to-date with design industry trends and emerging technologies, sharing insights with the wider team to build an inspiring resource bank.
- Continuously evaluate competitor marketing activity to make strategic recommendations that preserve Next’s position as a market leader.
- Partner with internal stakeholders, campaign teams, and retail teams to deliver impactful designs on time and exceed customer expectations.
What You'll Bring:
- Experience in a similar role, supported by a portfolio demonstrating exceptional creative and commercial work.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator), alongside strong knowledge of print-ready production, colour profiles, and digital file formats.
- A strong understanding and appreciation of typography, composition, layout, photography, animation, and print processes.
- Confidence in story boarding, pitching concepts, and presenting ideas to internal teams, managers, and directors.
- High attention to detail, a flexible approach across multiple briefs, and a genuine enthusiasm for retail and fashion trends.
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