Overview
Digital Designer (eCommerce and Social Media) – Kite Clothing. We’re looking for a creative, multi-skilled designer to bring the Kite brand to life across our digital channels. This is a hands-on role designing and delivering engaging content – from e-commerce emails and website graphics to social media visuals and video edits. The ideal candidate will combine creative flair with technical skills, have a keen eye for detail, and a solid understanding of UX principles. You’ll be a visual storyteller who inspires customers, drives engagement and supports our commercial goals, shaping how Kite looks and feels online.
What you’ll be doing
Reporting to the Brand Manager and working closely with the Ecommerce Manager and other internal teams, your responsibilities are to:
* Email – Design, build and optimise e-commerce emails that are visually engaging and commercially effective; create layouts, graphics and templates that showcase products clearly, drive clicks and support seasonal campaigns; analyse and apply UX best practices to improve conversion and engagement; develop and enhance automation within the email programme to improve customer journeys.
* Website – Design and update website assets (homepage banners, promotional graphics, landing pages); work within Shopify to implement updates; ensure assets are optimised for different devices and user journeys; support UX improvements to keep designs clear, accessible and conversion-friendly; explore opportunities to improve overall shopping experience online (navigation, product discovery, calls-to-action, customer journeys).
* Social and campaign creative – Create graphics, animations and short-form content for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Pinterest; develop campaign visuals for launches and promotions that are on-brand; support occasional print design to extend storytelling offline; contribute ideas for future campaigns that feel fresh and on-brand.
* Video and photography – Manage post-production of product, lifestyle and behind-the-scenes content (selection, editing, retouching, storage); produce short-form video for social media from planning to editing; ensure assets are consistent in look and feel with a high-quality finish.
* Collaboration and brand guardianship – Work with Marketing and Product teams to translate briefs into visuals that inspire and engage; ensure designs reflect Kite’s tone, values and identity across channels; keep up to date with digital, social and e-commerce trends and bring fresh ideas.
What we’re looking for
* Proven experience in a creative or marketing design role, ideally within e-commerce or retail; strong portfolio showing email design and build, including automated campaigns and customer journey flows.
* Experience with email marketing platforms (Klaviyo, Mailchimp or similar) and confidence in developing and optimising automation.
* Proficiency in CMS tools (Shopify or similar) and understanding of UX/UI principles to support website updates and improve the online shopping experience.
* Strong knowledge of social media content design (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest), including graphics, animations and short-form video.
* Photography and video editing skills tailored to social media.
* High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro/After Effects) and Canva.
* Strong understanding of digital design principles, layout, typography and colour theory with excellent attention to detail.
* Ability to balance creativity with commercial awareness and manage multiple priorities collaboratively.
* Genuine interest in sustainability and creating designs that reflect our brand values.
Values
* Integrity – Honest with strong moral principles; do the right thing.
* Accountability – Take ownership, be proactive, raise issues early to solve problems together.
* Passion – Bring energy and motivation that inspires others.
* Growth – Seek continuous improvement and respond positively to feedback.
What we offer
An opportunity to work in an open and friendly environment with real opportunities for growth as we grow. This is a full-time role, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a starting salary of £28,000 to £33,000 depending on experience. Holiday entitlement is 20 days plus bank holidays, with an extra day per year worked (up to 25 days total). We provide a company pension and generous staff discount on our products. On-site parking is available; the office is within walking distance of Branksome train station and main bus routes.
About Kite
We are one of the leading organic clothing brands in the UK, designing and manufacturing high-quality sustainable clothing for women and children up to 13 years old. We aim to create stylish, durable, planet-friendly clothes made to the highest standards. From our Poole headquarters, we supply directly to consumers and to wholesale partners in over 35 countries. We are proud of our Trustpilot rating (4.9) and exceptional customer service. Find out more at www.kite-clothing.co.uk.
To apply
Please submit your CV together with a covering letter outlining your interest and start date. Note: applications without the requested information will not be considered. Application deadline: Sunday 7 September 2025. Early applications are encouraged as we will screen and interview candidates as we go.
Job details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
* Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion
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