Hybrid Assistant Design Manager - Retail Design

Card Factory plc; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent greeting card company is seeking an Assistant Design Manager to join their studio team on a 12-month temporary basis in Wakefield. The role involves planning product briefs and supporting the design team while ensuring deadlines are met. The ideal candidate will have a related degree and experience in the greetings industry, alongside strong communication skills and knowledge of design software. Competitive salary and benefits are offered for this hybrid position, requiring 2-3 days in the Wakefield office.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the greetings industry.
• Keen commercial eye for design, typography, color, and composition.
• Ability to adapt to different design genres.

Responsibilities

• Plan briefs for new products requested from the commercial teams.
• Brief and support the design team throughout the creative process.
• Help form and fulfill creative strategies and ensure deadlines are met.
• Support innovation and development programs.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Design software knowledge

Education

Related degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

MS Office

Job description

A prominent greeting card company is seeking an Assistant Design Manager to join their studio team on a 12-month temporary basis in Wakefield. The role involves planning product briefs and supporting the design team while ensuring deadlines are met. The ideal candidate will have a related degree and experience in the greetings industry, alongside strong communication skills and knowledge of design software. Competitive salary and benefits are offered for this hybrid position, requiring 2-3 days in the Wakefield office.