At Nidec Drives, our values and behaviours are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success.
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
We are looking for exceptional people who turn ambitions into actions, and we believe everyone has the potential to succeed.
Achieve your dreams with Nidec Drives – apply today!
Nidec will offer a host of opportunities for growth, varied career paths, exciting challenges, and a culture of inclusion that celebrates diversity.
In addition, we will offer you a benefits package that aims to meet your individual needs.
Here’s some of what we offer:
* 25 days Annual Leave, increasing with service. (Plus, Public Holidays)
* Progression & Development opportunities.
* Holiday sell-back program.
* Pension Scheme, 5% matched.
* An additional day off for your birthday, once you have been with us for 1 year.
* EV and cycle-to-work schemes.
* Voucher programs, with a wide offer of discounts on everything from cinema and theatre tickets to goods and services.
* Life Insurance
* A funded volunteer day per year, encouraging you to support the communities and charities that matter to you.
* Employee assistance program
Role Summary:
Are you a creative leader with a passion for design and brand storytelling?
Nidec Drives, Control Techniques is seeking a Lead Graphic Designer to cover maternity leave, leading our in-house design team and driving the creation of high-impact visual content across global marketing initiatives.
Please note: This is a fixed-term position (16-month maternity cover)
Key Job Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the Lead Graphic Designer consist of, but are not limited to:
* Lead and inspire a team of designers, fostering collaboration and creativity
* Manage the production of all marketing content — from concept to delivery
* Oversee internal and external creative resources, ensuring brand consistency
* Act as a brand champion, upholding design standards across global teams
* Collaborate with marketing, sales, product, and digital teams to deliver compelling assets
* Drive studio efficiency through process improvements and project management
Qualifications & Experience Requirements:
* Proven experience in graphic design leadership and content creation
* Strong illustrative experience (preferred)
* Fluent in English with excellent communication skills
* Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Ability to manage complex projects and meet tight deadlines
* GCSE or equivalent in English or Maths (Grade C or above)
* Ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment with real impact
* Lead creative projects that shape customer experience
Nidec Drives: What do we do?
We take care of the world’s motion. We provide AC, DC, and Servo drive solutions for everything from heavy industry to theatre production, end-to-end production lines, and everything in between.
Our precision-engineered drives are designed to optimise performance and productivity, creating essential motion for a more efficient future. As part of Nidec, the world’s largest electric motor company, we make the world spin smarter and faster.
As a global business, operating for over 50 years, we have grown into a thriving business, now operating in over 30 countries. We pride ourselves on our people, and we look for those who are continuously striving for excellence with the ambition to achieve success.