Role: Graphic Designer
Hours: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £25,000
Location: Office based in Leeds LS14
Reporting to: Head of Brands and Planning
Sweet Squared is a multi-award-winning distributor of some of the most exciting, creative global brands in the professional hair and beauty industry, including CND SHELLAC, KEVIN.MURPHY and K18. Since 2006, we've proudly served salons and pros across the UK and Ireland and always, as we say, "with love & respect." This is an exciting opportunity to join a company where ideas are valued, passion for our brands and customers is contagious, and creativity is our life blood.
The Role
We're looking for a charismatic, visually-driven Creative Graphic Designer who brings flair, speed, and style. You'll be helping to bring some of the industry's best-known brands to life through standout content across print, digital and events. This includes repurposing the very best in supplier assets and creating our own from scratch. We work in any and all media, including all formats of video and creating custom edits for our market. There are regular opportunities to create entirely new visual identities for events, campaigns or promotions. A lot of people say this but, in our case, it's absolutely true. No two days are the same.
You'll thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and you'll be a trusted go-to in a marketing team that loves what they do.
We embrace design tools of all kinds, and we're excited about how AI is helping creatives explore faster, experiment more, and expand their possibilities. If you're already dabbling in AI design tools like Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, or ChatGPT, that's a big plus. If you're curious and open to learning, that's great too.
What You'll Be Doing
* Developing concepts for digital and social media campaigns, websites, events and email
* Designing brochures, eBooks, packaging, and other marketing materials
* Owning brand guidelines and making sure everything is on point across all S2 brands
* Juggling multiple projects and tight turnarounds like a pro
* Working with the marketing and sales teams to create design that not only looks amazing but connects with customers
* Video editing and basic motion design (Premiere/After Effects)
* Managing digital assets and keeping everything organised and accessible
* Keeping an eye on live campaigns to ensure assets are showing up exactly as intended
What You Bring To The Table
* At least 1 year of experience in a graphic design role (agency or in-house)
* A knockout portfolio, we want to see your range, creativity, and eye for detail
* Killer skills in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator (bonus points for Premiere and After Effects)
* Bonus: Photography, videography, packaging design experience
* Positivity – embraces challenges and deals in solutions, not problems
* Strong communication skills
* A genuine love of good design
* Cool under pressure, you're calm, collected, and ready to roll
* No design degree required, just bring the skills, the eye, and the energy
What We Can Offer You
* In depth Brand Training
* 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (increasing to 33 days plus BH with length of service)
* Private healthcare and cashback scheme
* Perks and discount scheme
* Personal accident insurance
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to 24/7 GP Service
* Company sick pay scheme
* Square day - an additional paid day off on your start date anniversary
* 5% employer pension contribution
* An allowance per month for free products in our Sweet shops and online
* Employee discount in addition to your monthly allowance
* Bike2Work scheme
* Square of the month awards with the winner awarded additional paid leave
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Gym membership
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Private dental insurance
* Private medical insurance
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
* Store discount
* Work from home
Experience:
* Graphic design: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person