Average Design Manager salary in the UK

Graphic Designer Location: Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 3DL.Salary: Up to £30,000.Contract: Full time, permanent.Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30 to 16:50. Benefits Generous Company PensionMinimum 31 Days’ Holiday (including Bank Holidays)Life InsuranceEnhanced Maternity/PaternityFree Onsite ParkingFriendly Place to WorkLong-term service benefits including extra holidays and private medical insurance About ReAgent Chemical Services Limited ReAgent is a family-owned chemical manufacturer and supplier founded in 1977. We are a dynamic, ambitious, and fast-growing company with a friendly company culture. Our core values are to provide industry-leading customer service and high-quality products, and ensure that everyone who works at ReAgent is happy. Just a few of the ways we do this is through open and honest communication, regular social events, an Employee of the Month scheme, being a Living Hours & Living Wage Employer, and exceeding the requirements set out in our Investors in People certification. Graphic Designer Role We are looking for a versatile and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join our marketing team. This role combines creative design expertise with hands-on production skills, focusing on creating visual assets and producing physical materials. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing, producing, and delivering both digital and printed content while ensuring brand consistency and high-quality standards. Graphic Designer Responsibilities Design & Content Creation Develop visually appealing and brand-consistent graphics for newsletters, the websites and blogs, social media, wall art, presentation slides, and signage (digital and printed)Edit and enhance PDF documents to meet professional standardsOperate and maintain large-format printing machines Project Management Manage multiple design and production projects simultaneouslyCollaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather feedback and refine designs Graphic Designer Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, marketing, or a related field is preferred but not essential. Between two and five years in a graphic design or similar role is a must. Graphic Designer Skills and Competencies Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign & Express; Canva; Mailchimp; Microsoft PowerPoint; and Notepad++Basic knowledge of HTML or experience with a CMS such as WordPressStrong understanding of typography, colour theory, and layout principlesKnowledge of file preparation for print productionExperience operating large-format printers and cutters is an advantageStrong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality workTime management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously How to Apply: Click on Apply and attach your CV. NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main contractor - Design Manager - BuildingCompanyMain contractor specialising in new build developments within the commercial, leisure, retail and residential sectors.RoleEnsuring the flow of information and design changes between both parties is managed well, with excellent communication and relationship building, is imperative to delivering the organisations construction projects to the highest standard. An additional Design Manager is required to strengthen the team, taking responsibility for providing the cohesion between external consultants and the internal project delivery team on a single large contract or several smaller ones.This is an office based position in the Newcastle area.Experience RequiredApplicants should come from a design background but be ready to let go of the design production and ready to take on a process management role as a way of elevating career steps and remuneration potential.The skills to build rapport with architects and consultants, in conjunction with the ability to work with urgency and understand the practical needs of site projectmanagers and delivery deadlines, is the combination required for success in this position.RemunerationUpwards of £38,000 salary, plus other company benefits.This is a permanent position and Corepeople Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a creative designer to join my client on a permanent basis. Key Roles: • Plan, oversee and coordinate design elements of Sales & Marketing projects • Responsible for monitoring design activities to align with project goals and timelines • Creating design briefs whilst working to brand guidelines • New packaging design and development • Design support for events, global launches and other industry/company activities • Review and redesign of existing and new promotional material/POS • Providing design advice and proposals according to objectives • Support with maintenance (software package) and design of company e-catalogue • Work alongside agencies and suppliers to co-ordinate/follow agreed brand projects/goals • Inhouse upkeep of company website and trade marketing portal including content design • Work alongside external agency for technical design/functionality of company website • Monitor industry/product news on-line for design innovation and proposals • Editing media content and monitoring digital marketing activities • Manage and monitor briefings/content with external media sources Skills: • Proficient in mainstream design packages e.g Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Figma, PowerPoint • Experience with managing and executing design briefs from conception to completion • Design, communication and negotiation skills • Technical skills for back-end website maintenance and design • Brand management (Art working packaging and Marketing material) • General computer skills e.g. Microsoft Word and Excel and typing skills • An understanding of digital media, print terminology and best practices • Experience in digital marketing (website, asset management & email marketing) • Proficient with marketing software (Mailchimp). • Web platform, content management and codebase knowledge (WordPress, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SEO & Google Analytics) • Video editing (e.g. Adobe Premiere). • Competent with digital publication software. • Good organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively and efficiently • Work as part of a team to complete department objectives • Written communication skills Office based role for 5 days during initial 4-month probation period; 4 days office and 1 day work from home (Friday) after successful probation Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Holiday: 25 days per annum. Prize Placements is acting as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We regret that we are unable to respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 7 days please consider that on this occasion your CV has not been selected for our client.