Graphic Designer

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We have an opportunity for talented and innovative designer to promote our treasured heritage brand at a pivotal point in its growth and expansion in both B2C and B2B market sectors.

Who we are:

Stokes is a legendary family firm with over 120 years of passion about our coffee, our food and our customers. Profit is critical but, we also care deeply about our People and our Planet and operating responsibly, ethically and sustainably. Since 1902 we’ve always believed in striving to produce the best in everything we do. We are currently in a growth phase and need an equally ambitious individual to support this.

Join a dynamic team and become part of the latest chapter in our company’s exciting developments.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a highly motivated and creative individual to join our team. You will work closely as part of the team to provide a broad range of design tasks which contribute to the effective running of Stokes.

You will need to have at least 3 years experience, a demonstrable creative flair as well as being proficient in design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva and InDesign. A grasp of user experience (UX) design and motion graphics, whilst not essential, will be advantageous, as will an eye for photography and any related experience.

The role is fast-paced and varied, so the ability to multi-task is essential. You will be creating a range marketing materials such as, menus, posters, website and social media graphics, brochures, product packaging as well as collaborating on marketing campaigns and contributing to design of website and digital platforms.

If you have a passion for design, a natural aptitude for design order and design logic, commercial awareness and are eager to take on new challenges, we encourage you to apply.

The Benefits:

• Development opportunities in a growing, innovative and ambitious business
• Enhanced annual leave
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• High street discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free fitness classes
• Company events
• Team socials

How to apply

Please send an up-to-date and relevant CV, accompanied by a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. Please note, if you are applying or have already applied without a cover letter your application will not be progressed. We do not need to see your portfolio at this stage.

Successful candidates will be contacted to attend an interview. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks, your application has unfortunately not been progressed.

Stokes values a diverse and inclusive workforce and resolutely believes that this can bring fresh ideas, thinking and approaches to the way we work and better serve our customers, partners and employees. We welcome everyone from everywhere to come and join our team. Please let us know if we can support you in any specific ways to apply to join us.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free fitness classes
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Please ensure you enclose a relevant cover letter setting out what you bring to the role and why Stokes would benefit from employing you.

Work Location: In person