Lead Graphic Designer Creative · Manchester HQ

Club L London Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury fashion retailer in Manchester is seeking a Senior Designer to lead the design function and oversee creative direction across various platforms. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a senior design role, a strong portfolio, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include managing the Graphics team, developing impactful campaigns, and driving visual strategy. The role offers flexible working hours, annual leave, and a bi-annual bonus scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus birthday off

Bi-annual bonus scheme

Flexible working hours

Early Finish Fridays

Cycle to Work scheme

40% staff discount

Healthcare Cashplan

Free onsite gym

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior or lead design role within a fast-paced retail or fashion environment.
• A strong portfolio showcasing high-impact digital design and brand storytelling.
• Confident developing designers at different stages of their careers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design function, overseeing creative direction across all assets.
• Mentor and manage the Graphics team, fostering creativity and growth.
• Collaborate with teams to develop impactful campaigns.

Skills

Senior design experience

High-impact digital design

Brand storytelling

Project management

Communication skills

Job description

About us

Club L London is the next-generation online fashion retailer for the forward-thinking woman. Conceptualised and crafted in-house and abroad, we specialise in accessible luxury and unique designs of unrivalled quality to flatter all figures. From prom to occasion, am to pm, maternity, bridal and more, we deliver an engaging customer experience that connects our global community of diverse consumers, international fashion influencers and content creators with new and exciting collections dropping each week.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design function, overseeing creative direction across email, social, digital, and print assets.
• Set and uphold brand standards, ensuring design consistency, innovation, and excellence across all markets and channels.
• Mentor and manage the Graphics team, providing feedback, guidance, and fostering a culture of creativity and growth.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Social, and Ecom teams to develop impactful campaigns and seasonal stories.
• Drive the visual strategy for weekly emails, social media graphics, and digital marketing assets, ensuring on-brand and performance-led design.
• Oversee concept creation for major campaigns, launches, and collections, from initial ideas to execution.
• Develop creative assets for PR, events, and partnerships, including packaging, signage, and printed materials.
• Champion innovation, bringing fresh ideas and design techniques to push the brand forward.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities, balancing hands-on design with team oversight and creative leadership.

About You

• Proven experience in a senior or lead design role within a fast-paced retail or fashion environment.
• A strong portfolio showcasing high-impact digital design and brand storytelling.
• Confident developing designers at different stages of their careers.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Passionate, proactive, and detail-oriented with a strong sense of visual identity and brand coherence.
• A strategic thinker who balances creativity with commercial awareness.

What’s on Offer?

• 25 days of annual leave, plus your birthday off
• Bi-annual bonus scheme
• Flexible working hours around core hours of 10–4
• Early Finish Fridays
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 40% staff discount
• Healthcare Cashplan
• Free onsite gym
• Regular social events