Vitabiotics

London, England

Deputy Design Manager

ON-SITE SENIOR

Posted 7 months ago

£55,000 - £60,000

Posted 7 months ago

Quick Summary

Role Overview

The Deputy Design Manager will join Vitabiotics' forward-thinking team to support innovation and development. This role focuses on diverse print projects, including packaging, advertising, POS, leaflets, and brochures. The manager will also deputise for the Head of Graphic Design when absent.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal teams to create new designs for various print projects.
Manage projects from initial layout through final artwork to proof checking and approval.
Create and amend packaging artwork, advertising, and related marketing campaigns.
Develop product and packaging visuals for new products prior to launch.
Adapt existing approved creatives onto a range of formats.
Support the Head of Graphic Design with department administration and process improvements.

Requirements Snapshot

Possess strong creative design skills.
Be fluent in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator Creative Cloud, and associated Mac OSX software.
Demonstrate technical repro knowledge and excellent artworking and retouching skills.
Have excellent written English, proof-reading skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
Exhibit exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks with challenging schedules.

Expected Impact

This role will contribute significantly to Vitabiotics' innovation and development by producing high-quality print projects across various mediums. The Deputy Design Manager will drive improvements and efficiencies within the design department, ensuring strategic processes are implemented. This position also provides crucial leadership and continuity in the absence of the Head of Graphic Design.

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Compensation

£55,000 - £60,000

Job Description

Description

Job title: Deputy Design Manager

Location: North West London, NW2 7HF

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum

Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 6:00pm + 1 hour lunch break

Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days working from home

Our business…

At Vitabiotics, you'll find a diverse bunch of talented folk who come from a wide range of backgrounds and possess an extensive array of experience. What brings us all together is a culture that thrives on innovation, mutual respect, team work and a sense of commitment. Vitabiotics is truly a great place to work!

Vitabiotics has pioneered advances in nutritional healthcare products for over 50 years and the range includes many of Britain’s leading supplement brands such as Perfectil, Pregnacare, Wellman, Wellwoman and Menopace.

As the UK’s No.1 vitamin company, exporting to over 100 countries, Vitabiotics is widely acknowledged as leaders in innovation and in 2018 became the first vitamin company to twice receive the Queen’s Award for Innovation, awarded for its ground breaking clinical research.

As part of our commitment to innovation and development, we are looking for a Deputy Design Manager to join our forward-thinking team. You will be working on a diverse range of print projects, principally focused on packaging, TTL advertising (B2C and B2B publications, consumer press and outdoor), in-store POS, leaflets and brochures. Will deputise in the absence of the Head of Graphic Design.

Responsibilities will include…

Collaborating with internal teams to create new designs for packaging, POS, advertising and print
Taking projects from initial layout through final artwork to proof checking and approval
Creating and amending packaging artwork, advertising and related marketing campaigns
Creating product and packaging visuals of new products prior to launch (including photo retouching, product pack-shot creation)
Adaption of existing approved creatives onto range of formats (OOH digital billboards etc).
Working collaboratively with other departments
Supporting the Head of Graphic Design with department administration, implementing strategic processes and driving improvements and efficiencies
Deputising for the Head of Graphic Design when absent

Requirements

Essential

Strong creative design skills
Fluent in Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator Creative Cloud
and associated software on Mac OSX
Technical repro knowledge and excellent artworking and retouching skills
Excellent written English, proof-reading skills and meticulous attention to detail
Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks with challenging production schedules
Experience or knowledge of Creative Department Management/Studio Management
(either client or agency-side)

Skills

Creative & Design
Communication & Collaboration
Leadership & Support
Client & Brand Understanding
Calm Under Pressure

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Bupa dental cover.
Private medical insurance.
50% staff discount on all Vitabiotics products.
Staff skills training.
Health and wellbeing programme.
Pension contributions.
Sick pay support.
Free onsite parking.
Enhanced maternity or paternity leave.
Company events.
Fresh fruit and snacks.
2 Charity days a year.
Free EV charging station.

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