We’re looking for a motivated and creative Graphic Designer Manager who’s ready to hit the ground running in a remote working role. You’ll need to be a strong communicator, adaptable and able to balance multiple projects. Working within our close-knit, dynamic team, you’ll contribute across a variety of design projects, always aiming to impress clients with your creativity and attention to detail.
You’ll be self-driven and organised, staying in touch with the team through Teams calls and chats throughout the day. While the role is remote, we’ll need you to be based around the Greater Manchester, Staffordshire or Cheshire area so you can join quarterly team meetings, socials and client workshops when needed.
Although this role does not currently include direct line management responsibilities, we're looking for someone with strong leadership qualities who enjoys mentoring others, sharing knowledge and helping to shape the future of our design team. There is the opportunity for people management responsibilities to develop as the team grows.
Please only apply if you’re passionate about graphic design for B2B and not-for-profit organisations and want to grow your skills in a supportive, collaborative environment.
What the role entails
- Work confidently within brand guidelines to deliver high-quality designs, problem-solving as needed
- Translate creative concepts into clear, effective visual designs that reflect the brief
- Manage your workload efficiently, juggling multiple tasks while prioritising to meet deadlines and client budgets
- Communicate openly with the team, providing regular updates on project progress as this is especially important in a remote working environment
- Be receptive to feedback and collaborate effectively within our close-knit team
- Apply best-practice design principles, including alignment, hierarchy, colour contrast/accessibility and consistent use of brand guidelines
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of the differences between print and digital design, preparing artwork correctly for both formats
- Create client-ready presentations using PowerPoint, ensuring designs are visually consistent and on-brand
- Stay motivated to deliver work that impresses clients, keeping up to date with the latest design updates and sharing these with the team
- Help maintain an organised file system in Dropbox, correctly packaging assets for print, digital, and presentation purposes
- Build confidence liaising with clients over time, leading smaller projects while maintaining clear communication and high design standards
- Support and mentor members of the design team by sharing knowledge, providing constructive feedback and encouraging best practice.
- Help establish, improve and document design processes and workflows to increase consistency, efficiency and quality across the team.
- Take ownership of larger, more complex creative projects, ensuring work is delivered to an exceptional standard.
- Lead by example, championing creativity, collaboration and continuous improvement across the design team.
- Must have an appropriate home working environment (equipment will be provided)
- Keep Embrace’s mission, brand positioning and target audience front of mind, thinking beyond individual tasks to support the bigger picture
- Champion Embrace’s culture and embody our brand values
Required skills
- 5+ years of professional graphic design experience with a passion for both digital and print, ideally for B2B or not-for-profit organisations
- Strong eye for layout, typography, colour and detail, with the ability to apply brand guidelines consistently and create thoughtful, audience-focused designs
- Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop).
- Strong experience designing for exhibitions, large format print and environmental graphics.
- Strong knowledge of WordPress and Figma, understanding how designs translate into live websites (including Divi).
- Skilled in creating client-ready presentations using PowerPoint, ensuring high-quality, on-brand designs.
- Knowledge of social media and digital formats, able to design engaging content for various platforms.
- Strong branding experience, with the ability to develop brands from concept through to implementation across multiple touchpoints.
- Excellent leadership and mentoring skills, with a genuine passion for supporting and developing others.
- An interest in people management and helping shape the future direction of the design team.
- Excellent communication skills, confident in sharing ideas, asking questions and receiving feedback.
- Highly organised and proactive, able to manage time effectively across multiple projects and motivated to learn, develop and grow within a fast-paced creative team.
- Experience improving creative processes, workflows or ways of working would be highly advantageous.
- A collaborative team player who enjoys sharing ideas, solving problems and contributing to a positive team culture.
Location
Remote working but ideally based in the Greater Manchester, Staffordshire or Cheshire area as we meet for quarterly team meetings and socials, usually in Manchester. Our past socials have included Bongo’s Bingo, The Cube, Escape Room and meals and drinks out together.
Working hours
- Monday – Thursday: 8.45am-5.15pm
- Friday: 8.45am to 4.30pm
Salary
£30,000 – 38,000 depending on level of experience
Who is Embrace Marketing?
Embrace Marketing is a brand and B2B digital marketing agency based in the North West. We specialise in brand strategy, agile marketing and website development, helping businesses grow while giving you the chance to work on a wide range of exciting projects. Our experienced team works collaboratively, so you’ll get to learn from and alongside people who are passionate about what they do.
We focus on brand advancement to enhance business performance and have spent the past decade refining the way we work. Here, you’ll be part of a team that moves quickly, adapts easily and delivers results whether it's helping clients refine their brands, scale their marketing or create websites that convert.
Founded in 2015, we recently celebrated 10 years in business. We have a fantastic culture and as part of the interview process, you’ll get to meet the team and see what it’s like to work here. We also run a wellbeing initiative, offering weekly top tips and access to professional coaching sessions to support you both in and outside of work.
https://embracemarketing.co.uk/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/10276472/
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Work from home
- Get your birthday off
- Christmas shutdown
- Clear progression plan
Experience:
- Graphic design: 5 years (preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Work from home
Experience:
- Graphic design: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Prestbury and Tytherington SK10 4JX
