Senior Graphic Designer

John Shepherd Sales & Lettings; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000

Job description

Welcome to Lomond, the UK's leading network of lettings and estate agencies. Uniquely positioned to draw on the local experience of our national network of over 14 brands across over 150 branches, we're here to redefine expectations in our sector and lead the way for change.

We are proud to have a dedicated team of 16 people in our marketing department, and now we’re excited to offer you the opportunity to apply for the role as a Senior Graphic Designer.

This is a full-time, permanent position located in our fabulous London office at St Mary Axe. You'll enjoy a standard workweek of 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5.30pm. The salary on offer is £35,000 - $40,000 plus discretionary bonus.

Let’s talk about the role.

As Senior Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for leading the design team in delivering high-quality, innovative artwork and creative assets for a wide range of marketing campaigns, events, and collateral. You will work closely with the marketing team, oversee and approve designs, and ensure the team is constantly evolving and pushing creative boundaries. Your role will involve:

1. Leading larger creative projects such as marketing campaigns, events, and branding initiatives for Lomond and its network of regional lettings and estate agencies.
2. Overseeing the design team, ensuring that the artwork created meets high standards, is aligned with brand guidelines, and meets business objectives.
3. Providing mentorship and training to junior designers, offering support on creative challenges, design processes, and finding efficient shortcuts for design work to enhance productivity.
4. Driving innovation and pushing the design team to consistently create compelling, fresh, and boundary-pushing designs that stand out in the property market.
5. Ensuring design consistency and quality across all marketing materials including digital assets, direct mail, print collateral, and more.
6. Reviewing and approving design concepts and final artwork produced by the team, providing feedback to ensure high standards and alignment with creative direction.
7. Working closely with our Head of Brand who will manage the design team's diaries, workload, and creative briefs.

We’re looking for someone who is:

1. A natural leader who can inspire, guide, and motivate a team of designers to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a focus on the business's strategic goals.
2. Experienced in producing high-quality design work and managing larger creative projects with a track record of excellence.
3. Proficient in industry-standard design tools (e.g. InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and experienced in using them to create diverse design solutions.
4. A problem solver who can identify opportunities for improvement and streamline design processes.
5. Passionate about design with a strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and trends in both digital and print media.
6. Collaborative and communicative, able to effectively work alongside cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
7. Organised and methodical, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

1. Proven experience as a Senior Graphic Designer, with a portfolio that showcases your ability to produce high-quality and innovative design work.
2. Experience in leading design teams or overseeing design output, ensuring high standards and creative direction are met.
3. Proficiency in design software such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and other relevant tools.
4. A strong understanding of design trends and best practices in both digital and print media.
5. Experience in the property sector is a bonus but not essential.

At Lomond, we believe in taking care of our people.

We offer a range of amazing perks and benefits through our engagement platform, LOMONDlife, including:

1. Discounts at over 900 retailers through our smart spending app.
2. Access to our wellbeing centre, providing resources to help you stay active, eat healthier, and improve mental wellbeing.
3. Free counselling support sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme.
4. An annual leave purchase scheme, allowing you to buy up to 5 extra days of holiday.
5. Access to the latest gadgets and appliances through our Smart Tech Scheme.
6. Our Cycle2Work Scheme to help reduce your carbon footprint.
7. Enhanced Family Friendly Leave for maternity, paternity, adoption, and IVF.
8. Competitive salary, plus performance-based bonuses.
9. Special celebrations for length of service.
10. Generous pension contributions for your retirement.
11. Professional development support, including funding for professional qualifications to help you grow your career.
12. And of course, we like to have fun! Our company socials bring our people together to unwind and celebrate our successes.

We’re excited to offer these fantastic benefits to our hardworking teams. At Lomond, we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives.

Join us and be part of a workplace that truly values you. Apply today!