Key Performance Areas:
- All retouching of photographic images produced through each season for Spitz, Kurt Geiger, Green Cross, GXandCo and Gant
- Clean up all images at a high level of detail e.g. backgrounds; dust, scratches etc.
- Resize images according to the required formats
- Save and catalogue images on the shared server to ensure that they are easy to find and always accessible
- Digital Marketing:
- Work closely with the creative team to develop visually striking and effective digital assets for social media and website graphics.
- Write and edit copy for social media posts
- Create artwork as briefed by Brand Marketing and Visual teams for social media, signage and advertising for various campaigns
- Style shots of products used to create social media posts
- Collaborate with influencers with relevant merchandise to create social media posts promoting the products.
- Seasonal Campaign Imagery:
- Prepare with correct logo and according to CI Campaign artwork including that for promotions; lay-by; competitions and RCS. May be across social media, email and print signage.
- Create collateral to communicate store closure and openings to customers for print and digital platforms
- Electronic archiving and maintenance of various image and creative libraries (namely organogram images, seasonal campaign images, and product shots)
- Ensure various libraries are correctly maintained indicating which images have been retouched and which not and which artwork is ready for posting.
- Liaison between retouching agencies to ensure full sets of campaign images are saved and catalogued
- Create content for merchandise guides including store Lookbooks and wholesale guidelines.
- Create cover and divider pages for lookbooks and whole sale books; as well as inserting products and article numbers
- Design covers and divider pages for lookbooks and wholesale books; as well as capturing products and article numbers
- Ensure Corporate Identity seasonally and at a brand level is adhered to for all content being created
- Ensure full understanding of CI changes – as indicated by brand and digital team and be able to implement.
- Ensure all design materials align with the company’s brand guidelines and maintain consistency across different channels.
- Stay Current with Design and Digital Marketing trends:
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to enhance the quality and relevance of design and digital marketing.
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Graphic Designer
Qualifications:
- Completed Graphic Designer Diploma or Degree, Visual Arts or related field
- DTP Certification
Skills:
- Strong understanding of design principles, layout typography and colour therapy
- Proficient in Mac and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign)
- Photo editing skills essential
- Familiarity with digital marketing platforms and tools
- Experience in video editing will be an advantage
- Time management and organizational skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Competencies:
- Creative thinker with a passion for design and digital marketing
- Problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to evolving project requirements
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong creative flair and a keen eye for detail