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Concept Graphic Designer

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Sainsbury's

5d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Marketing
    Design
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be a skilled designer with retail experience, adept in design software, project management, and customer insights, collaborating effectively to enhance the shopping experience.
  • You will develop creative communication ideas, manage design projects, oversee agencies, create briefs, ensure brand consistency, and enhance the in-store shopping experience.

Requirements

  • You are a highly skilled and creative professional with extensive knowledge of retail design trends and best practices.
  • With experience both on the agency and client side, you have a proven track record of successfully delivering retail environments, influencing clients and management teams, and managing projects within timelines and budgets.
  • Your proficiency in design software, production methods, and processes allows you to develop compelling design briefs, provide design support throughout the delivery process, and communicate clear principles and guidelines for the brand experience.
  • Your understanding of customer needs and ability to champion innovation and quality based on data-informed insight and research ensure that the future direction of our brand in-store is aligned with our brand standards.
  • In this role, you will collaborate with agencies, suppliers, and internal teams to create visually impactful and customer-centric designs that enhance the overall shopping experience for our customers.

Responsibilities

  • Your primary responsibility will be the development of creative communication ideas for New Retail Concepts and Formats. This will involve working on a wide range of projects across both Food and Non-food categories, where you will be involved in all aspects of Graphic Design, from Insight and Brief creation to final Design Concepts. Your expertise and experience will enable you to develop permanent Brand Communications that enhance the shopping experience for our customers in our stores. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in articulating our Brand in-store, providing clear principles and guidelines for its delivery through internal teams. You will also be responsible for managing external design agencies, specialists, and suppliers to ensure the delivery of creative solutions that set the future direction of our Brand in-store. With your skills and creativity, you will create compelling design briefs, manage and direct agencies and suppliers throughout the design process, and champion innovation based on data-informed insight and research. You will manage a wide range of projects, communicate updates to stakeholders, deliver communication principles and brand assets, provide design support throughout the design delivery process, manage budgets, and identify opportunities for new technologies and ways of working. Overall, your role will be instrumental in shaping the visual identity and brand experience within our stores.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a Concept Graphic Designer at Sainsbury's?

The primary responsibility is the development of creative communication ideas for New Retail Concepts and Formats, involving a wide range of projects across both Food and Non-food categories.

What skills are required for the Concept Graphic Designer role?

Candidates should possess extensive knowledge of retail design trends, proficiency in design software, strong project management skills, and a proven track record in delivering retail environments effectively.

Will I be managing external design agencies?

Yes, you will be responsible for managing external design agencies, specialists, and suppliers to ensure the delivery of creative solutions for the brand.

What type of projects will I be working on?

You will work on diverse projects across both Food and Non-food categories, focusing on improving the shopping experience and enhancing visual identity within stores.

Is experience in both agency and client-side roles beneficial for this position?

Yes, experience on both agency and client sides is beneficial and is preferred as it provides a broader understanding of the retail design landscape.

How does Sainsbury's support employee development?

Sainsbury's is committed to supporting employee development through ongoing training, opportunities for growth within the company, and a culture that encourages trying new roles.

What benefits do employees receive?

Employees receive various benefits including colleague discounts, performance-related bonuses, pension schemes, holiday allowances, cycle to work schemes, and access to an employee assistance programme.

How does Sainsbury's approach work-life balance?

Sainsbury's values work-life balance and offers flexible working options, recognizing and celebrating colleagues who go the extra mile.

What is Sainsbury's stance on inclusivity?

Sainsbury's is committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds and providing an environment that fosters diversity and inclusion.

How long is the maternity or adoption leave provided by Sainsbury's?

Sainsbury's offers up to 26 weeks of pay for maternity or adoption leave.

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Sainsbury's

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Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1869
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Sainsbury's is one of the UK's leading supermarket chains, offering a wide range of groceries, household essentials, clothing, and other products both in-store and online. With a focus on quality, affordability, and convenience, Sainsbury's serves millions of customers across the country through its network of stores, online shopping platform, and delivery services. Committed to sustainability and social responsibility, Sainsbury's strives to reduce its environmental impact, support local communities, and promote healthier living choices among its customers.

Benefits

  • Colleague discount card

    4 weeks into your role, you’re eligible for a handy 10% off your shop. That’s every time you spend with Sainsbury’s, Argos or Habitat, in store and online. And you can nominate a second user for your card, be that your mother, brother or significant other (as long as you live at the same address).

  • Annual bonus scheme

    While our bonus schemes vary across different sites and roles, they all share the same feel-good factor. Good to know.

  • Pensions

    Planning for your future? So are we. We’ll automatically enroll you onto our pension scheme. And we’ll give you free life cover, equating to a year’s pay. If you choose to pay more with Step Up contributions, then your pension and life cover increases.

  • Holidays

    Whilst holiday allowances vary across roles, we offer a paid holiday entitlement that grows as your career does.

  • Love it

    Enjoy group outings and fun activities? The you’ll love “love it!”. Love it is the home for hundreds of exclusive discounts and savings at over a thousand retailers, including restaurants, cinemas and retail stores. What’s not to love?

  • Awards for long service

    We owe so much to our long-serving colleagues. That’s why we’re all about rewarding their continuous service and celebrating their key milestones. Just the way it should be.