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Sainsbury's

8d ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Marketing
    Design
  • London

Requirements

  • 3+ years’ experience in a multi-channel design role, ideally within retail, agency, or in-house creative teams.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise across both print and digital design.
  • A proven track record of delivering high-quality work as a designer.
  • A genuine passion for craftsmanship and design detail.
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
  • Ability to take ownership of projects, problem-solve, and work independently when needed.
  • A keen eye for detail, layout, typography, and visual storytelling.
  • Experience working within brand guidelines and delivering consistent creative solutions.
  • Motion graphics or video editing skills (After Effects, Premiere Pro) are a plus but not essential.
  • Experience with Figma is a plus but not essential.
  • Adaptability – willingness to adjust to changing client needs and challenges.
  • Communication – ability to convey complex ideas clearly and build strong internal relationships.
  • Behavioural Flexibility – active listening, tailoring communication to different audiences, and responding to behavioural cues.
  • Emotional Intelligence – managing emotions effectively, responding to feedback with empathy, and understanding client/audience perspectives.
  • Curiosity – a drive for innovation and creativity in design, alongside contributing to Zest’s overall growth and success.

Responsibilities

  • Designing for a variety of multi-channel, through-the-line formats, including POS, in-store comms, web, email, and social media.
  • Taking projects from initial brief to final artwork, ensuring high-quality, brand-consistent outputs.
  • Managing multiple projects simultaneously, working to deadlines in a fast-paced retail environment.
  • Ensuring all assets align with brand guidelines and are optimised for different customer touchpoints.
  • Keeping up with design trends and innovation in retail marketing.
  • Understanding the retail environment and campaign rollout.
  • Build strong relationships with the internal team at Zest, as well as external agency partners, showing respect for the contribution of each discipline and each individual.
  • Develop positive relationships with ‘internal’ clients – offering credible suggestions regarding design solutions for the brand(s).
  • Communicate effectively, collaborate productively, and serve as an example for more junior craft and production teams.
  • Partner closely with the Creative function within Zest and foster a sounding board partnership that champions the best designs delivering results.
  • Utilise systems, tools, and processes that enable the team to excel.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we operate in a hybrid format, allowing for both in-office and remote work.

What is the contract type for this position?

The position is a Fixed-Term Assignment with a duration of 5 months.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Midweight Designer?

The Midweight Designer will design for various multi-channel formats, manage multiple projects, ensure brand consistency, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in a multi-channel design role, a strong portfolio, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and strong communication skills.

Is experience with motion graphics or video editing necessary for this position?

While experience with motion graphics or video editing (After Effects, Premiere Pro) is a plus, it is not essential for the role.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Employees receive a competitive salary, colleague discounts, a pension scheme, life cover, and various wellness benefits, including holiday allowances and employee assistance programs.

What types of projects will the Midweight Designer work on?

The Midweight Designer will work on customer-facing campaigns across print and digital channels, including POS, in-store communications, web, email, and social media.

What is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 11 April 2025.

Where is the position based?

The position is based at the Holborn Store Support Centre in London, EC1N 2HT, with a hybrid working arrangement.

What qualities does the company value in a candidate?

The company values passion for design, adaptability, strong communication and collaboration skills, attention to detail, and a curiosity for innovation and creativity in design.

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Sainsbury's

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Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1869
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Sainsbury's is one of the UK's leading supermarket chains, offering a wide range of groceries, household essentials, clothing, and other products both in-store and online. With a focus on quality, affordability, and convenience, Sainsbury's serves millions of customers across the country through its network of stores, online shopping platform, and delivery services. Committed to sustainability and social responsibility, Sainsbury's strives to reduce its environmental impact, support local communities, and promote healthier living choices among its customers.

Benefits

  • Colleague discount card

    4 weeks into your role, you’re eligible for a handy 10% off your shop. That’s every time you spend with Sainsbury’s, Argos or Habitat, in store and online. And you can nominate a second user for your card, be that your mother, brother or significant other (as long as you live at the same address).

  • Annual bonus scheme

    While our bonus schemes vary across different sites and roles, they all share the same feel-good factor. Good to know.

  • Pensions

    Planning for your future? So are we. We’ll automatically enroll you onto our pension scheme. And we’ll give you free life cover, equating to a year’s pay. If you choose to pay more with Step Up contributions, then your pension and life cover increases.

  • Holidays

    Whilst holiday allowances vary across roles, we offer a paid holiday entitlement that grows as your career does.

  • Love it

    Enjoy group outings and fun activities? The you’ll love “love it!”. Love it is the home for hundreds of exclusive discounts and savings at over a thousand retailers, including restaurants, cinemas and retail stores. What’s not to love?

  • Awards for long service

    We owe so much to our long-serving colleagues. That’s why we’re all about rewarding their continuous service and celebrating their key milestones. Just the way it should be.

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