The Role/Profile 

• We’re looking for a digital and print designer with strong creative, typographical, design and layout skills with the emphasis on brand design, to provide leadership and support across Ocado’s brands.
• Working across a wide range of branding and communication channels, you’ll be able to concept, design and present commercial, powerful, creative solutions with minimal support and guidance. 
• An in-depth knowledge of graphic design, styles and layout techniques is essential.  

Key Responsibilities

• Build and update brand guidelines to exacting standards
• Produce creative, strong and original graphic design with a clear design rationale and brand ethos / thinking. 
• Ability to take the lead, and run projects, and to be able to see more than just the design perspective from conception to delivery.
• Work collaboratively to develop and execute engaging ideas across a variety of channels and formats, with a good understanding of responsive design principles and best practice as well as a solid understanding of the print industry.
• Be an inspiring brand guardian and advisor to internal and external teams ranging from internal branding, corporate and marketing communications.

Key skills 

• Quality. You consistently take action to improve work processes, maintain attention to detail and are committed to high standards, whilst maintaining and improving brand consistency throughout all projects.
• Commercial awareness. You understand and contribute to the short- and long-term plans of the business.
• Communication skills. You use communication styles and methods effective for the situation and audience.
• Collaboration. You develop cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group, working toward solutions that generally benefit all involved parties.
• Creative thinking. You generate many new and unique ideas; you make connections among previously unrelated notions; you are unafraid to use unorthodox methods; you are seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
• Problem solving. You logically address problems or manage situations by asking “why” and by drawing on your knowledge and experience base; calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Technical skills. You apply specialised knowledge, skills, and judgement to accomplish a result or to accomplish your job effectively whilst staying up-to-date with industry developments and tools.
• Proven work experience as a Senior Graphic Designer in a similar role.
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, in particular, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Figma .
• Skills in 3D and motion a bonus but not essential.

What We Offer You

At Ocado, we value our employees and offer flexible/hybrid working, as well as being rewarded for your contribution through our fantastic benefits.

Core Rewards

• Annual bonus scheme - maximum opportunity dependent on the role
• 26 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
• Up to 7% matched pension contributions (e.g. 7% from you, 7% from us)
• 50% income protection
• 4x salary life insurance
• 15% Ocado.com discount
• 20% Marks and Spencer discount 
• Company-paid private medical insurance for colleagues with the opportunity to add partners/children at corporate rates and Digital GP service
• Hybrid Working (2-3 days a week connecting, collaborating, and learning together with our colleagues) 

Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Critical Illness
• DigiCare+
• Healthcare Cashplan
• Health Assessment 
• Dental Insurance
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Digital GP
• Mental Health 

Flexible Benefits 

• Tax-efficient electric vehicle leasing scheme
• Access to a retail discount platform, providing discounts and cashback

On-site at Apollo

• Free onsite parking and free shuttle service from Hatfield station 
• Regular socials, including Town Halls and Mixers & our ORL Summer Party
• ‘The Fig’ (serving breakfast, snacks, and lunch), coffee cart, as well as small kitchens (with unlimited refreshments and fresh fruit available every day) and vending machines on each floor.
• As part of our inclusive nature, help make change within the business and join any of our Networks