Creative Artworker

WHO WE ARE:

White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling womenswear, menswear, accessories and homeware.

Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive. Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We’re sociable, talented and like-minded and we’re not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels.

WHO YOU ARE:

You are a detail-focused creative artworker with a desire to constantly improve brand expression through better design. You will have proven experience artworking across a range of digital, social and print channels, including but not limited to: marketing and PR collaterals, retail assets, OOH, web and email design, social and packaging design. You’re not afraid to share and pitch new ideas or collaborate cross-functionally, and you’ve previously worked in the fashion retail and/or ecommerce industry.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB:

As a Creative artworker for White Stuff, your main responsibility is the creation and delivery of a range of cross platform digital and print materials adhering to the White Stuff brand guidelines which drive the brand forward. You are an all-rounder, with skills in both print and digital design, able to seamlessly adapt and execute creative concepts across multi channels. You can develop final artwork from initial concepts with accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring all artwork meets technical specifications for print and digital media.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Following direction from the Senior Graphic Designer, you will be working collaboratively with the multi channel design team to artwork seasonal campaigns across all channels, including print, digital and social execution

• Artworking and delivery of print-ready collateral, including in store POS, look book, packaging, PR event assets, OOH etc

• Artworking digital assets including emails, paid ads and site deliverables etc. across BAU and campaign

• Working with the digital team to update and upkeep standardised templates

• Deliver high-quality artwork within agreed deadlines, whilst ensuring accuracy across all content and meeting technical specifications across print and digital media

• Uphold visual standards across typography, layout, colour and logo usage

• Suggest alternative formats or layouts where appropriate, whilst ensuring continuity across deliverables

• Producing presentation material for reviews

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• 3-5 years experience in a creative artworker role, ideally within a fashion retail in-house studio or an agency with similar client portfolio

• A portfolio that demonstrates both technical proficiency and creative flair across print and digital projects.

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, including Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, (After Effects and Premiere Pro are a bonus). Working knowledge of Figma also desirable.

• Strong understanding of layout, typography and visual hierarchy

• Excellent understanding of print and digital production, including colour management.

• Excellent communication skills and strong self-initiatives

• Ability to work efficiently and understand priorities

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to excellent execution of your work

• Bonus point for illustration skills

• Video and motion graphic skills are a bonus

WHAT WE’LL OFFER YOU

As a Creative artworker at White Stuff you will be entitled to an array of great benefits, some of which include:

• Bonus opportunity

• Up to 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays

• Hybrid working (3 days in the office)

• 2 extra (paid!) days off per year to volunteer in the local community

• 50% discount

• Subsidised BUPA Dental Insurance

• Healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance

• Interest free season ticket loan

• Pension Contribution