Who are we?
Majestic is the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, operating a network of over 200 stores nationwide. Founded in 1980, the company recently passed back into private ownership following the acquisition of Fortress Investment Group and has undergone an ambitious transformation and turnaround programme. The results of which are now being seen, with record market share growth, a new and improved product range, a new website and six new stores - with a pipeline for future expansion over the next five years. With no minimum purchase, the Majestic range includes over 1,100 different wines, spirits and beers both online and in-store. Majestic’s key strength is over 1,000 WSET-trained colleagues offering knowledgeable, friendly service across all channels.
Role Purpose
To create, design, adapt and evolve the campaign creative across all applications. To deliver high-quality finished applications for digital and print. To deliver the creative output of the Design Team, manage creative projects from start to finish, across suppliers and stakeholders in the Customer Team. To understand and support the Majestic trade plan, and to make design decisions that influence the success of campaigns based on customer data and testing.
* Designing, adapting and evolving the campaign creative across all applications, including digital, DM and POS.
* Deliver the Majestic trade plan and Customer Team KPIs (Sales, Second Shop and Retention, etc)
* Execution and delivery, right for rollout
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
* Delivering high-quality finished applications for digital and print, right for rollout.
* Design pixel-perfect visuals for Majestic.co.uk and digital applications; banners, static pages, emails, etc
* Layouts for print with strong typography and engaging designs
* Designing mobile-first applications and responsive digital design; adapting for A/B testing and personalisation.
* Think creatively and develop new design concepts.
* Communicate and liaise with clients (internal and external), take job briefs, and present ideas to stakeholders.
* Participate in 1-to-1 meetings and keep managers up to date.
* Delivering consistency across project sizes and brand applications.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate confidently
* Attention to detail must be second-to-none
* Highly organised and self-motivated with a proven ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure
* Ability to estimate the time required to complete, and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
* Reliable and responsible member of the Customer Team
* Able to think on their feet and respond with visually stunning ideas.
* Ability to deliver and receive feedback, and to use it to improve.
* Adobe suite
* After effects an advantage but not essential
What's in it for you:
* A competitive salary & performance related bonus.
* Up to 20% Staff Discount.
* 33 days holiday, including public and bank holidays and we also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme.
* Life Assurance.
* A contributory Company Pension Plan.
* Career development opportunities - we are passionate about nurturing our internal talent, offering career progression supported by our excellent in-house training schemes!
* Fantastic incentives that take you around the world to explore our different vineyards.
* Free parking on site with electric charging points
* Access to Retail Trust which includes: Retail Rewards including Instant savings with discounted e-vouchers, discounted reloadable shopping cards, gift vouchers and gift cards, Discounts of up to 30%, Access to free counselling and support phone line .
* Company maternity, paternity and adoption leave after 26 weeks Long service rewards.
* Company sick pay scheme.
Job Specifics:
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Location: Watford Support Centre
We are proud to offer a new Agile Working Policy for Support Centre colleagues; a blend of office and home working which will include a number of days working at the Majestic Office
We look forward to receiving your application!
Together we are Majestic! #TWAM