Why join us
Joining the Zest team at Sainsbury's as a Middleweight Digital Designer means being part of an innovative and creative environment where your design skills and passion for crafting visually compelling work will be valued and nurtured. With the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of brands and projects, you will play a pivotal role in shaping brand identities and delivering high-quality designs across various digital platforms. Collaborating with talented colleagues and inspiring the next generation of designers, you will have the chance to continuously grow and develop in a fast-paced retail setting, while contributing to the overall success and vision of Zest's design output.
What you'll do
As a Middleweight Digital Designer at Sainsbury's Zest, you will play a pivotal role in crafting designs that align with brand identities across a diverse portfolio of brands, including Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu, Habitat, Nectar, and Own Brands / New Business. Working collaboratively with a team of Designers and Copywriters, you will implement visual language across integrated channels, encompassing brand, print, and digital projects. Your responsibilities will involve translating briefs into visually compelling designs, executing design concepts across various digital platforms with a focus on dynamic and animated creative output, and aligning visual designs with the overall creative direction of projects. Additionally, you will stay abreast of design trends, mentor and support talented designers, and contribute to maintaining Zest's design vision and quality output.
Who you are
As a Middleweight Digital Designer for Sainsbury's Zest in-house creative agency, you are a talented and passionate professional with a proven track record of delivering high-quality design work across various digital platforms. With a deep understanding of communication design and a keen eye for detail, you excel in translating briefs into visually compelling designs that align with brand identities. Your ability to stay updated on design trends, mentor junior team members, and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders showcases your commitment to driving innovation and maintaining design excellence within a fast-paced retail environment.
Essential criteria
Proven experience working as a Digital Designer within a creative, in‑house or agency environment
Demonstrable experience delivering high‑quality digital design across multiple platforms and channels
A portfolio showcasing digital work, aligned to brand guidelines and creative direction
Experience in communication design, layout, typography and visual hierarchy
Experience translating creative briefs into effective design solutions, from concept through to delivery
Experience in design work across integrated campaigns, including digital, brand and print where required
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