Creative Designer
Location: Manchester, M6 (near Salford Uni)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience + benefits (Free parking, generous holidays, flexible hours)

We are looking for an experienced Creative Designer with a strong background in retail and point-of-sale design to join our expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on exciting projects for renowned retail brands and clients, with the potential for career growth into a creative lead role and the opportunity to build and manage your own team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the creative process for retail design projects, from initial concepts to fully rendered design presentations.
• Develop creative concepts independently or lead a small team, producing innovative ideas and detailed design decks.
• Design a range of retail solutions, including point-of-sale displays (CTUs, FSDUs), shop-in-shops, concessions, and full store designs.
• Present design concepts to both internal stakeholders and clients, clearly communicating creative approaches and solutions.
• Create 2D and 3D drawings for manufacturing and customer use, detailing components in metal, wood, and plastic.
• Produce site layouts and distribute drawings to relevant teams.
• Liaise with procurement to ensure designs meet manufacturing requirements and assist in sourcing or modifying components.
• Conduct site surveys and prepare drawings for planning, building regulations, and landlord approval.

Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in retail and point-of-sale design.
• Proficiency in Autodesk 3DS Max, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Knowledge of building regulations and Disability Discrimination Act requirements.
• Experience in presenting design solutions to clients and internal teams.
• Ability to translate briefs into compelling design concepts.
• Familiarity with materials such as metal, wood, and plastic for manufacturing.
• Excellent organisational skills for maintaining customer archives and project files.

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours and office-based role.
• Opportunities for career progression and development into client-facing and external sales roles.
• Free parking and a supportive, collaborative work environment.

This role is ideal for a designer with ambition, looking to take their career to the next level while working on high-profile retail projects.