Graphic Designer-Darwen

Wanted: Graphic Designer at Crown Paints in Darwen, Lancashire (Hybrid)

Crown Paints are looking to appoint a Graphic Designer, reporting into the Studio Design lead and supporting a wider dynamic Design Team. The successful candidate will be a team-player and imaginative with strong communication skills and attention to detail.

The role is a chance to create a mark in a company that values innovation and personal connection. You’ll see the direct impact of your work on the brand and enjoy a journey filled with growth opportunities and challenges that inspire. If you’re all about crafting meaningful marketing experiences and thrive in a dynamic, people-centered environment, read on and don’t forget to apply!

Key Responsibilities

• Take existing designs and create digital assets for our Crown digital asset management system
• Manage and update an in-house image library
• Interpret a brief to create innovate designs
• Be a good communicator with colleagues within the design team and the wider marketing team
• Produce posters, small brochures, POS elements for stores
• Retouch roomset imagery
• Pitching creative concepts to the project owners
• Collaborating with the design & marketing team to launch projects
• Using feedback from other designers to improve

About You

• Graphic design qualification or similar.
• Enthusiastic attitude towards new projects within a busy studio
• Ability to work well within a team
• Time management skills
• A talent for creativity and problem-solving
• Experience within a graphic design studio would be beneficial

Software Skills

• Experience with design software and graphics editing software, such as InVision and Adobe CC packages.
• Experience of dot.digital & Adobe After Effects would be good but not essential
• Need a portfolio of work demonstrating creativity and attention to detail

What We Offer

We offer an attractive reward package that includes:

• A company culture that is inclusive, warm, welcoming, driven, and allows everyone to show up as themselves every single day without judgement
• Purchase a generous amount of significantly discounted paint for personal use
• 28 days leave (plus bank holidays)
• Pensions, Group Income Protection and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 access to confidential support via an employee helpline with qualified counsellors
• Health & wellbeing perks – a range of medical dental and optical treatments for you and you family
• Eating out & leisure discounts available
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Retail discounts
• Training and development throughout your role

More About Crown Paints & Hempel

Crown Paints have been manufacturing paint for longer than most, over 200 years in fact, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. It’s fair to say that we know our craft; however, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world.

Alongside our owners, The Hempel Foundation, we place a special focus on education for children in need, and are proud to support the education of over 55,000 children across 22 projects worldwide. You can therefore guarantee here at Crown – It’s not just paint. It’s personal!

We are committed to promoting a workplace that values unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Creating an inclusive environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work is crucial for our success in shaping a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions.

We recognize that our journey must be persistent. We are dedicated to continually developing and improving our efforts and have a variety of programs and initiatives such as a global 16 weeks paid parental leave policy from day one, Inclusive Leadership Training, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, an internal Women’s Network, and mandatory Anti-Harassment Training. This is not a complete list, but essential in ensuring that every employee feels the responsibility of protecting our inclusive culture by treating each other with respect.