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Junior Graphic Designer

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Design
    Creative Arts & Fashion
  • Peterborough

AI generated summary

  • You’ll need a Graphic Design degree, Adobe CS skills, basic UX knowledge, 1-2 years' experience, strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • You will design graphics, follow briefs, manage time, learn systems, create social images, support marketing tasks, request translations, and check emails for accuracy.

Requirements

  • BA (Hons) in Graphic Design or related field.
  • Adobe CS – Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
  • Ability to learn new platforms/CMS.
  • Core graphic design, typography, layout and digital standards.
  • Ideally 1-2 years’ experience in design (preferably within fashion, lifestyle or cosmetics)
  • Basic knowledge of customer user experience within shopping on Desktop, Mobile, Tablet and Apps
  • Ability to assist senior members of the team.
  • Interest in Fashion.
  • Organisational and communication skills.
  • A strong work ethic and innovative approach to all tasks.
  • Proven ability to work well within a team and use own initiative.
  • An energy and enthusiasm to succeed.
  • Ability to work under pressure and work across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

  • Have a clear understanding of each customer and how we design for each brand.
  • Follow Marketing briefs assigned by your Graphic Design Manager, following any instructions given and take in feedback to hone skills and improve design.
  • Demonstrate good time management, prioritising workload.
  • Ability to learn a variety of systems quickly and effectively. We use a variety of platforms for uploading our designs, including ones for managing the website, app, and marketing emails.
  • Produce creative designs for each brand and support Graphic Design Manager with animated GIFs / videos when needed.
  • Produce high quality graphics for social including social posts and stories for all brands.
  • Create blog images for the Marketing department making sure they follow the brand guidelines.
  • Support on international tasks such as emails and homepages.
  • Gain experience in requesting translations for France, Netherlands, Spain and Germany. Able to communicate with translators effectively.
  • Check test emails for other team members with an eye for spotting mistakes.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Junior Graphic Designer position?

A BA (Hons) in Graphic Design or a related field is required.

What software skills are necessary for this role?

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, is necessary.

Is previous experience in the fashion industry preferred?

Yes, ideally, candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in design, preferably within fashion, lifestyle, or cosmetics.

What type of design work will I be doing in this role?

You will be involved in designing and updating websites, creating marketing materials such as campaign emails, social media posts, packaging designs, and store artwork.

Will I need to work with international teams?

Yes, you will gain experience in communicating with translators for international tasks, including translations for France, the Netherlands, Spain, and Germany.

How important is communication in this role?

Excellent communication skills are crucial, as you will need to collaborate with team members both face-to-face and via email.

Is there an emphasis on teamwork for this job?

Yes, the ability to work collaboratively within a team and use your initiative is highly valued in this position.

What attributes should I possess to be successful in this role?

A strong work ethic, attention to detail, organizational skills, creativity, and enthusiasm are key attributes for success.

Will I receive feedback on my designs?

Yes, you will follow marketing briefs and take in feedback to refine your skills and enhance your designs.

What is the work environment like at Yours Clothing?

The work environment is fast-paced and ever-evolving, filled with excitement as the business continues to grow.

The UK's best loved plus-size fashion retailer

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
501-1000
Employees
2007
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are a fast growing and much-loved fashion curve retailer. We believe that fashion is for everyone, regardless of size. Now, we are a truly global business. We operate a number of websites in various different languages, shipping to over 90 countries. We also have stores across the UK and EU And we're still growing rapidly! Our business operates from our UK head office in Peterborough, which houses our online business, a photography studio, our warehouse, customer service department and all other head office divisions fully operating under one roof.

Culture & Values

  • Fit & Flatter

    We have an in-house team that fit our garments on plus size women, so that we can ensure that you receive the highest quality products that fit and flatter your curves

  • Quality

    We are uncompromising on quality. From the fabrics we select, the trims, and accessories added, no short cuts are accepted. Every garment sold has a money back guarantee if you are not fully satisfied with your purchase

  • On Trend

    Whilst we continually provide you with everyday essentials for your wardrobe, we also work hard to ensure we have all the latest season’s trends in our collections, from outerwear, dresses, tops, bottoms, footwear, lingerie nightwear and accessories

  • Great Value

    We work closely with the best suppliers, and keep our costs to a minimum, so that we can provide you with the best quality clothing at affordable prices. We have an ‘all sizes one price’ philosophy, and believe that looking good and feeling great in your clothes should be for all women regardless of size

  • SERVICE

    We have hundreds of friendly store staff who offer expert style advice and have an extensive knowledge of our products and are also our customers. Our head office-based Customer Service team are also on hand 7 days a week to help with any customer queries