Senior Graphic Designer

We are seeking a highly creative, skilled, and experienced Senior Graphic Designer to lead an in-house design team and take ownership of high-impact design projects across a diverse portfolio of products and brands. The successful candidate will have a strong eye for design, excellent technical expertise, and the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and designers simultaneously. The role is responsible for delivering visually compelling, brand-aligned creative work across marketing communications, product packaging, catalogues, digital platforms, and other customer-facing materials. Creative Leadership & Team Oversight • Lead, mentor and support a small in-house design team • Review, guide and sign off on design work to ensure quality and brand consistency • Check all artwork and written content for spelling, grammatical, pricing and product-information errors before publication • Maintain a collaborative and creative environment while ensuring deadlines are met • Provide constructive feedback and support the development of junior designers Project Management • Take ownership of large-scale design projects, including: • Customer signage and branding • Product brochures and catalogues • In-store and point-of-sale visuals • Trade show and event branding • Digital marketing materials Manage design workflows, timelines, priorities and approvals Work closely with the Marketing Director to interpret briefs and deliver creative solutions Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and attention to detail Graphic & Packaging Design • Develop high-quality creative concepts and designs across digital, print, packaging and environmental applications • Create engaging layouts, campaign visuals and marketing collateral • Design packaging for new and existing product ranges, ensuring functionality, shelf appeal and brand consistency • Develop creative solutions that are aligned with current design and industry trends • Prepare artwork for both digital and print production Software & Technical Expertise • Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite , particularly: • InDesign – catalogues, brochures and layouts • Illustrator – vector artwork, logos and packaging • Photoshop – image editing, mock-ups and visual effects Experience with Figma, Canva or similar collaboration/design tools would be advantageous Have a strong understanding of print production, artwork preparation and packaging requirements Brand Custodianship • Ensure all creative output adheres to established brand guidelines • Maintain consistency across multiple brands, products and communication channels • Contribute to the development and refinement of visual identities and creative standards • Ensure a consistent, professional and high-quality visual presence across all platforms Minimum Requirements • Minimum 5 years' graphic design experience • Previous experience in a Senior Graphic Designer, Lead Designer or similar role would be advantageous • Proven portfolio demonstrating strong experience in: • Layout design • Packaging design • Campaign development • Digital design • Print and marketing collateral Advanced knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop Strong understanding of typography, layout, colour and visual hierarchy Practical knowledge of print production and packaging Experience mentoring, reviewing or guiding junior designers Strong project management and organisational skills Excellent attention to detail Key Attributes • Highly creative with a strong commercial understanding of design • Organised and deadline-driven • Able to manage multiple projects and competing priorities • Self-motivated, proactive and solution-focused • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback • Strong team player with the ability to work independently • Passionate about design, innovation and continuous learning