Job Title: Graphic Design Manager
Location: County Durham
Salary: Up to £36k
Are you a strategic and hands-on creative leader ready to shape the visual direction of multiple lifestyle brands? We're working with a fast-growing interiors business that is seeking a talented Graphic Design Manager to lead their in-house studio and deliver impactful, brand-aligned design across all platforms.
About the Company
This is a dynamic, multi-brand group with over three decades of experience in the interiors industry. Their brands have a strong reputation for empowering creativity through design-led products. With continued growth on the horizon, they’re looking for a creative leader to help drive forward their visual identity and customer engagement.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Creative, the Graphic Design Manager will oversee a small but high-performing design team. This role balances creative leadership with hands-on execution, ensuring all design output reflects the group’s evolving brand values and customer aspirations.
You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams across Marketing, eCommerce and Product Design, playing a key role in campaign development, digital content creation, and broader brand storytelling.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead concept development and visual storytelling across web, social, print, and campaign.
* Translate brand strategy into compelling creative assets that engage and convert.
* Maintain brand consistency while pushing for innovative design thinking.
* Line-manage and mentor junior designers, supporting their creative and professional growth.
* Prioritise design briefs and manage studio workflow in partnership with senior stakeholders.
* Ensure high-quality delivery across all projects, adhering to brand and business objectives.
* Deliver exceptional visual content across eCRM, POS, packaging, trade materials, and more.
* Contribute to art direction, styling, and creative input on photo shoots where required.
* Work collaboratively with Photography and Marketing teams to produce on-brand visuals.
* Maintain efficient design processes and reporting frameworks.
* Support in planning resources and tracking team output against project goals.
About You
You’re a passionate creative with a sharp eye for detail, a strong grasp of design principles, and the ability to lead and inspire others. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring a balance of innovation and precision to your work. With a keen interest in interiors or lifestyle brands, you understand the importance of brand storytelling and customer engagement.
What You’ll Bring
Essential:
* 5+ years’ graphic design experience, including 1–2 years in a leadership role.
* Strong portfolio showcasing digital and print design, branding, and campaign work.
* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; After Effects or Premiere Pro a plus).
* Excellent understanding of typography, layout, photography, and colour theory.
* Team management experience and strong communication skills.
* Familiarity with eCommerce UX/UI and multi-channel creative.
* Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure.
Desirable:
* Experience in interiors, home décor, fashion or lifestyle sectors.
* Experience using project management tools like Trello or Asana.
* Working knowledge of print production processes.
* HTML/CSS knowledge for email or web assets.
Perks & Benefits
* Early finish at 3pm one Friday each month
* 20% staff discount across product range
* 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Workplace pension scheme
Ready to take the next step in your creative leadership journey? Apply now!