Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Joining the Zest team at Sainsbury's as a Middleweight Digital Designer means being part of an innovative and creative environment where your design skills and passion for crafting visually compelling work will be valued and nurtured. You will work across a diverse portfolio of brands including Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu, Habitat, Nectar, and Own Brands / New Business, playing a pivotal role in shaping brand identities and delivering high-quality designs across various digital platforms.

Collaborating with talented Designers and Copywriters, you will implement visual language across integrated channels including brand, print, and digital projects. Your responsibilities include translating briefs into visually compelling designs, executing design concepts with a focus on dynamic and animated creative output, and aligning visual designs with the overall creative direction.

You will stay abreast of design trends, mentor and support talented designers, and contribute to maintaining Zest's design vision and quality output. Working in a fast-paced retail setting, you will have the opportunity to continuously grow and develop while contributing to the overall success and vision of Zest's design output.

Sainsbury's is one of the biggest supermarkets in the UK with one of the largest retail websites, offering a fast-moving environment across Brand Planning, Brand Comms and Creative, Digital Marketing, CRM and Loyalty, Nectar 360 and Insights. You will work alongside incredible brand partners and some of the best agencies in the industry, with many opportunities to learn, grow, and experience new teams.

Experience
Proven experience working as a Digital Designer within a creative, in-house or agency environment.
Demonstrable experience delivering high-quality digital design across multiple platforms and channels.
A portfolio showcasing digital work aligned to brand guidelines and creative direction.
Experience in communication design, layout, typography, and visual hierarchy.
Experience translating creative briefs into effective design solutions from concept through to delivery.
Experience in design work across integrated campaigns including digital, brand, and print where required.

About you
You are a talented and passionate professional with a proven track record of delivering high-quality design work across various digital platforms.
You have a deep understanding of communication design and a keen eye for detail.
You excel in translating briefs into visually compelling designs that align with brand identities.
You stay updated on design trends, mentor junior team members, and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
You are committed to driving innovation and maintaining design excellence within a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications
While specific qualifications are not detailed, a strong portfolio and relevant experience in digital design are essential.
Sainsbury's is committed to being an inclusive employer and supports development and flexible working arrangements.