Are you looking for your next fixed term opportunity within Internal Communications Design? Would you enjoy the pace and energy of a retail environment which is collaborative, fun and inclusive where people feel part of a winning team? Do you enjoy the benefits of working together in person as a team blended with the flexibility of remote working?
If the answer to the above is ‘yes’ then Wickes is the place for you!
Wickes are a digitally led, service enabled organisation with a project in every home.
We’re looking for an Internal Communications Creative Designer for a period of 6 months to work with the Studio Manager to assist in the day to day delivery of all internal communication for Wickes.
Key Accountabilities:
Create, write and establish a set of Internal Comms guidelines - which can then be followed by others internally and externally.
Work collaboratively across the business to drive up the standards of creativity, championing creative excellence and innovation, using a strong eye for aesthetics and visual detail.
Present creative concepts/ideas to the Studio Manager, Head of Marketing and Head of Internal Comms.
Create, proof and deliver all graphics and requests for the Communications team across various formats
Work closely with the Communications team to deliver campaigns in line with the internal and external business strategy
An ability to work on a number of projects at any time, prioritise and deliver ‘right first time’ output
A great understanding of digital and print requirements and their role in ensuring that final print ready artwork files are delivered on time, and ready to go
What are we looking for:
A Design / Graphics degree or equivalent
Extensive experience in the creative industry with a breadth and depth of understanding
Expertise gained from similar inhouse and/or agency experience with excellent understanding of industry practice
A CV and portfolio that displays a high level of creativity and a genuine passion for creative design across print and digital
Must be able to use; Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator
Able to storyboard ideas to convey response to brief
Keen creative eye, able to recognise how to drive engagement and look at ways to push the brand forward
Understand digital design across different formats – from mobile to app to desktop to app outputs - and deliver the best creative for each format
Keen attention to detail, continually striving to deliver ‘right first time’ creative
Organised, able to manage time and project delivery
Able to get to the root of feedback to quickly understand what needs to subsequently be done
Work alongside team members to ensure creative campaigns can work from a social/digital aspect
Being able to turn around quick video edits (including text on screen) for multiple channels.
Passion for creativity and marketing, constantly seeking out new creative ideas
Able to seize initiative
Multi-tasker, able to remain calm under the pressure of tight deadlines.
Resilient, able to accept feedback and move forward
What can we offer you?
You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us
We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes
Save-as-you-earn scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Colleague discount
Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme
Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support.
We have recently re-opened our Support Centre in Watford, where our Design team are based, along with our other support functions. We recognise the value of bringing our teams together to collaborate, support each other and build on our amazing culture. We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working.
About Us:
Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 40 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.3Bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.
But it is the Wickes’ culture that is considered its best kept secret; it’s a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.
Please note: All offers of employment are subject to DBS / background checks.
"Please contact us if you require any adjustments within the application process, wickesrecruit@wickes.co.uk If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage you will have an opportunity to inform us when we invite you to interview.”
