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The Role As the Creative & Brand Manager, you will be responsible for upholding and developing SEVENSTORE’s vision and visual identity (as determined by the Buying Director) by delivering a holistic, cohesive and thematic approach business wide. You will oversee, maintain and develop SEVENSTORE’s overarching creative direction through all creative outputs ensuring a consistent visual language is upheld and protected. You will report directly into the Head of Marketing & Production and the Buying Director, working in tangent to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget. You will be responsible for all creative output from the Creative Department including internal projects, community driven partnerships and third-party brand. The role itself demands a range of responsibilities including overseeing all creative outputs both visual and written, owning relationships with key department stakeholders, and collaborating with the Marketing and Ecommerce teams to ensure all projects are delivered in line with the brand vision. To be successful in this role, you should be a keen creative problem solver who champions collaboration and communication. Responsibilities Responsible for spearheading seasonal creative strategies Drive community partnership conversations which is filtered into our overarching creative output across e-commerce, marketing and store Management and delivery of content strategy in line with SEVENSTORE visonLead and inspire all creative sub departments Contribute to the creative philosophy and elevation of the SEVENSTORE business through the Creative lens Drive conceptual thinking and execution, ensuring consistency and brand elevation across all Creative channels Continue to evolve and champion the creative vision, setting the expectation at the highest level to ensure creative direction is retained and in line with SEVENSTORE’s valuesActively reflect and review previous creative projects and approachesCommission creative talent for various projects and manage external contacts including photographers, illustrators, animators, stylists and printers Present high profile Creative solutions to key stakeholdersWorking with the Head of Marketing & Production you will contribute to the development of all Creative and Studio team members, conducting ‘Check-ins’, setting goals, and striving for progression within the team Ensure availability to offer guidance and constructive feedback across art direction and concept generation, pre and post-production to the Head of Marketing & Production Actively engage and create external relationships with agencies, brand partnerships and collaborators to strengthen SEVENSTORE’s place within the creative spaceEnsure SEVENSTORE is always championing best creative practise and innovation Oversee multiple projects across creative and brand and ensure they are delivered in accordance with guidelines and deadlines Requirements Minimum 5+ years in a similar role / managing a creative department Portfolio of work to document past creative projects (needed on application submission)Extensive experience in content developmentStrong technical ability, skilled as a senior creative with significant experience in leadershipPast experience from a premium brand or a creative agency backgroundAbility to deliver creative ideas with conviction to a range of stakeholders and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously and remain calm under pressureExceptional experience in brand building and driving brand elevationKnowledge and experience of working with creative teams Strong organisational and teamwork skills, ability to multi-task effectivelyExcellent presentation skillsExpert knowledge of content platform current best practices, technologies and creative standardsDemonstrable experience of effectively coaching and developing team members The Team From Buying, Merchandise, Creative, Ecommerce and Marketing, the inclusive nature of SEVENSTORE will allow you stay in communication with the wider team, while the focal point being within your department. This will help you to achieve goals, surpass targets and bring leading collections of clothing, footwear and accessories to the retail space. Driving forward the future of fashion and opening opportunities for creative minds, we are looking for talented individuals who understand the ethos, product, and culture of SEVENSTORE. Diversity We recognise and value the importance of diversity to help make sure we have lots of different perspectives when we are iterating concepts for SEVENSTORE.COM. Diversity for us is about building happy teams full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other and our different experiences and backgrounds. Recruitment Process We review applications on an individual basis, and if we feel you would be a good fit we’ll invite you for a call or Teams video for an informal chat about the role, and to see if we’re a good fit for you. We value open and honest conversations and collaboration, giving you a chance to learn about what we are doing in an informal and friendly environment. We want to know about you and why you feel that this is the opportunity for you. Please note, this is not a remote role and our expectation is that you will be able to attend our Studio or Head Office in a hybrid way, in Greater Manchester.

Product Designer (Toys)£40,000 - £45,000 + Career Progression + Flexible Working Hours + On Site Parking + Company BenefitsWigan, Greater ManchesterAre you a Product Designer from a background in Toy / Nursery / Merchandise design or similar, looking to advance your career into a more senior role with an exciting new position in one of the fastest growing toy designers in the UK with global outreach?On offer is the opportunity to join a company with over 25 years of experience in supplying a variety of Toys and products to leading retailers including Aldi, Morrisons and many more across the globe. This company is currently focused on growing international business in USA and Europe and the far east through exciting projects with huge brands such as Disney.Each day in this role will be varied, as you'll work with a tight-knit team to follow briefs from global brands. You will have a high degree of creative freedom when involved in the end-to-end process of product design, from market research to finalising designs and reviewing existing samples.This opportunity would suit a Product Designer from a background in designing toys, nursery items or merchandise, looking to advance their career by joining a growing company who work alongside some of the most recognisable brands and the biggest retailers, giving you a platform for success and creative freedom.The Role Design a range of toys and products using IllustratorOversee the product design process from research to manufactureUnderstanding client needs and following briefsOffice based The Person Background in Toy / Merchandise / Nursery design or similarCommutable to Wigan Product Designer, Digital Design, Design, SolidWorks, Illustrator, In-design, Training, Progression, Design, Adobe Illustrator, Product, Artwork, Adobe, Creative Cloud, Toys, Gifts, Packaging, WiganReference: BBBH17260If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Graduate Product Designer (Toys)£25,000 - £30,000 + Career Progression + Specialist Training + Flexible Working Hours + On Site Parking + Company BenefitsWigan, Greater ManchesterAre you a Product Design Graduate looking to kickstart your career within one of the leading toy designers in the UK, where you'll be supported to grow in a creative role?On offer is the opportunity to join a company with over 25 years of experience in supplying a variety of Toys and products to leading retailers including Aldi, Morrisons and many more across the globe. This company is currently focused on growing international business in USA and Europe and the far east through exciting projects with huge brands such as Disney.Each day in this role will be varied, as you'll work with a tight-knit expert team to follow briefs from global brands as well as expert guidance from senior designers with huge amounts of industry knowledge. You will have a high degree of creative freedom when involved in the end-to-end process of product design, from market research to finalising designs and reviewing existing samples.This opportunity would suit Graduate or Junior Product Designer with an interest in designing toys, looking to advance their career by joining a growing company who develop their own and work alongside some of the most recognisable brands and the biggest retailers, giving you a platform for success and creative freedom.The Role Receive guidance from a team of expert designersDesign a range of toys and products using IllustratorOversee the product design process from research to manufactureUnderstanding client needs and following briefsOffice based The Person Background in Toy / Merchandise / Nursery design or similarCommutable to Wigan Keywords: Product Designer, Graduate, Design, Junior, SolidWorks, Illustrator, Training, Progression, Adobe Illustrator, Product, Artwork, Adobe, Creative Cloud, Toys, WiganReference: BBBH17262If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.