Design Manager, eCommerce - Sharpie, Yankee Candle

Job ID: 963 

Alternate Locations: United Kingdom-England-London 

Location: London (Hammersmith), UK

Reports to: Sr. Manager, EMEA Creative Production

Contract type: Permanent

Your Role & Team in a Nutshell

As a Design Manager, you will lead the creation of innovative digital designs that enhance our brands across various channels. You will work with a team of talented designers, empowering them to explore new ideas and deliver compelling Creative solutions. Your role involves overseeing digital experiences for both direct and indirect eCommerce sites, packaging, POP, photography, and product details for brands like Yankee Candle, Sharpie, PaperMate, Sistema, Breville and others. Your goal is to develop world-class digital designs that resonate with consumers and build lasting brand equity.
You will manage two direct reports, while collaborating with digital production teams in North and South America.

We will help you achieve your goals and develop by providing regular feedback and access to online training courses.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Execute with high efficiency, the visual articulation (style and tone) of brand strategy, initiatives, objectives and goals through best-in-class design solutions.
• Present confidently to different audiences to sell creative ideas.
• Lead brainstorming sessions to generate creative ideas with the design team.
• Review creative briefs to ensure clarity and actionability before starting design work.
• Design and execute omni-channel assets for print and digital platforms including retailers, websites and emails with a mobile-first approach.
• Prepare final assets according to specific print production guidelines at high levels of accuracy, efficiency and replication.
• Apply brand style guide elements consistently, including logos, typography, and packaging.
• Direct and lead brand and product photo and video shoots, consulting with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate effectively with employees at all levels across various roles and regions.
• Mentor designers through constructive critiques and knowledge sharing.

What You’ll Need

Minimum:

• A university degree in graphic design, art, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a creative management or graphic design role, primarily creating digital assets for eCommerce, emails, websites, and social media.
• Experience in developing and executing creative work for brands.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Illustrator.

Your Advantage:

• Strong attention to detail and experience with XD and After Effects.
• Passion for design and a good understanding of industry trends.
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including teamwork and collaboration.
• Experience working with multiple languages; fluency in French, German or other European language would be a strong asset

What You Gain

Newell Brands has a strong footprint in the EMEA region, with several thousand employees spread over many corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. You might recognise some of our iconic brands, like Parker, Sistema, Spontex, Crockpot, NUK, Coleman, and Yankee Candle, to name a few.

Join us and benefit from:

• Flexible hybrid working system (on average 3 days in the office and 2 days at home p.w.)
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning – 17,000+ courses for your professional and personal development
• Corporate Citizenship Philosophies – environmentally sustainable and socially sensitive business practices
• Discounts on some of our products from brands Parker, DYMO, Sharpie, Contigo, and others
• Employee Referral Program – an opportunity to get a bonus
• Global Service Anniversary Program – recognition of milestone service anniversaries and birthdays
• Give@Newell – paid time-off for charity activities dedicated for local communities right where you live/work
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that foster Diversity & Inclusion
• Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, Leadership

Are you interested?

If so, please click on “Apply Now” on this site and upload your CV including link to your portfolio.

If your application is shortlisted, our recruiter will invite you for an initial phone interview.

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