Business Development Manager Plain & Printed Labels UK (Field/Remote) Competitive Base DOE Commission Car, Phone, Laptop Established in 1917, our client is a long-standing, well-respected manufacturer and supplier of plain and printed label solutions. With a team of 300 employees and a turnover of £10 million, the business has consistently delivered innovative, high-quality labelling products to a diverse client base. Operating across the Food, Beverage, Pharma, and Healthcare sectors, they are recognised as a trusted partner to some of the most demanding and highly regulated industries. With significant investment plans scheduled for the coming year, the company is entering an exciting phase of growth and innovation making now the perfect time to join. Why apply? Be part of a well-established, reputable company with over a century of industry expertise . Enjoy the backing of a supportive, collaborative team environment where your success is celebrated . Competitive base salary Commission structure rewarding performance Company car, phone, and laptop Fully remote working for maximum flexibility Join a business that is investing heavily in growth and innovation, opening fresh opportunities for career development. What you ll be doing As a Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving new business growth within the labels division. Your primary focus will be hunting and winning new accounts, while working closely with internal teams to ensure client satisfaction and long-term partnership. Proactively identifying, targeting, and developing new business opportunities Building strong relationships with decision-makers and stakeholders to secure new contracts. Promoting the company s full range of plain and printed label solutions with confidence and technical understanding. Developing tailored sales strategies to meet and exceed revenue targets. Collaborating with internal teams to deliver seamless customer onboarding and account handover. Keeping up-to-date with market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities. What you ll need for your application to be successful We are seeking a highly driven, results-focused New Business Hunter who thrives on winning new clients and building strong commercial relationships. Proven track record in business development or field sales , ideally within the labels industry . Demonstrable ability to consistently achieve and exceed new business sales targets. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Willingness to travel as required to meet clients and attend industry events if required. This is a standout opportunity for a true business developer to join a stable, ambitious company at a time of exciting investment and growth. If you re motivated by success and passionate about delivering solutions that make an impact, we want to hear from you.
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Business Development Manager Plain & Printed Labels UK (Field/Remote) Competitive Base DOE Commission Car, Phone, Laptop Established in 1917, our client is a long-standing, well-respected manufacturer and supplier of plain and printed label solutions. With a team of 300 employees and a turnover of £10 million, the business has consistently delivered innovative, high-quality labelling products to a diverse client base. Operating across the Food, Beverage, Pharma, and Healthcare sectors, they are recognised as a trusted partner to some of the most demanding and highly regulated industries. With significant investment plans scheduled for the coming year, the company is entering an exciting phase of growth and innovation making now the perfect time to join. Why apply? Be part of a well-established, reputable company with over a century of industry expertise . Enjoy the backing of a supportive, collaborative team environment where your success is celebrated . Competitive base salary Commission structure rewarding performance Company car, phone, and laptop Fully remote working for maximum flexibility Join a business that is investing heavily in growth and innovation, opening fresh opportunities for career development. What you ll be doing As a Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving new business growth within the labels division. Your primary focus will be hunting and winning new accounts, while working closely with internal teams to ensure client satisfaction and long-term partnership. Proactively identifying, targeting, and developing new business opportunities Building strong relationships with decision-makers and stakeholders to secure new contracts. Promoting the company s full range of plain and printed label solutions with confidence and technical understanding. Developing tailored sales strategies to meet and exceed revenue targets. Collaborating with internal teams to deliver seamless customer onboarding and account handover. Keeping up-to-date with market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities. What you ll need for your application to be successful We are seeking a highly driven, results-focused New Business Hunter who thrives on winning new clients and building strong commercial relationships. Proven track record in business development or field sales , ideally within the labels industry . Demonstrable ability to consistently achieve and exceed new business sales targets. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Willingness to travel as required to meet clients and attend industry events if required. This is a standout opportunity for a true business developer to join a stable, ambitious company at a time of exciting investment and growth. If you re motivated by success and passionate about delivering solutions that make an impact, we want to hear from you.
Account Manager The Role: The Account Manager role is responsible for maintaining and developing a customer portfolio with a keen focus on new business and account management. Identify areas for innovation and investment to assist with growth. Key Responsibilities: Sales Achieve growth in all areas of BCS Group and ensure sales targets are monitored to ensure targets will be achieved. Manage a customer portfolio of key accounts and specialist projects, to build strong and lasting relationships. Develop relationships with key suppliers and manufacturers to ensure knowledge and understanding of latest industry products and innovations. Work work Barhale senior management to ensure leads are generated where appropriate. Business Development Offer full support to Sales Manager on PQQs, tenders and major projects that benefit the business. Work closely with Business Unit Management,Sales Manager and Marketing Team to ensure the right customers are being targeted with offers, promotions, clearances and special offers. Identify mailshots and exhibitions that BCS should attend as a business. Ensure that customer feedback is obtained and shared on a regular basis to make the business more efficient and to maintain a high level of customer service. Monitor competition from a sales perspective and ensure that all information is shared. Customer Relationship Management Manage all customer activity via the CRM system to ensure all relevant data and information is captured as well as maintaining a pipeline of opportunities. Participate in networking at industry events and exhibitions to benefit the business. Ensure customer complaints are dealt with and addressed in a timely and professional manner and closed out correctly with all necessary departments and managers. Reports & Administration Complete a winning works summary on a monthly basis that contributes towards the board report and quarterly business review submissions. Share good news stories; major wins, new accounts, high profile orders, tender success on all relevant platforms including Barhale news and communication cascades that raise the profile of BCS Group. Complete own administration requirements in a timely fashion. HSEQ Complete tasks in accordance with risk assessments, notify the Team Leader of any potential noncompliance. Report accidents and Positive Interventions using the correct methods. Ensure the correct PPE is used in the at all times. Maintain excellent levels of housekeeping, ensure areas are free from waste and trip hazards etc Identify/Submit positive interventions where needed Work in conjunction with HSEQ policies and procedures Key measures & targets: Sales targets New business Customer retention Customer satisfaction Key relationships: Sales Manager Internal Sales Team Key Clients Key Suppliers Accounts Team Person Specification: The successful candidate is likely to meet all of the following criteria: Essential Experience and in depth knowledge and understanding of working in sales Strong verbal and written communication skills Good time management and planning skills Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines Strong presentation skills IT skills, CRM and design software experience are essential Team player Desirable Experience of working in the construction and hire industry About BCS Group: BCS Group, a subsidiary of Barhale Holdings Plc, is a privately owned company. We are a leading supplier of safety and construction products and services that has depots in both the Midlands and Scotland. We pride ourselves on providing a first-class service to all our customers, ensuring the right product or solution is delivered to the right location on time. With over 5,000 items within our core range, BCS Group can fulfil any order and ensure it is delivered directly via our dedicated transport fleet or those of our partners. Manufacturing: Our capabilities include standard and bespoke signage, labels, temporary and permanent road traffic signs and bespoke steel fabrication/installation which includes footbridges, walkways, flooring, guardrails, ladders and tunnelling products. Extensive Stock Range: Distributor of leading industry brands in PPE & clothing, traffic management, safety & lifting and site equipment products. These include Boll , Pulsar, Globus, Rock Fall, Progarm, Portwest, Melba Swintex, Oxford Plastics, JSP, Nissen, Carters, Orafol, Crowcon, Radiodetection, Dr ger, Ridgegear, and Plant Nappy. Safety Equipment Servicing: Specialist safety & lifting repair, calibration and inspection since 1999. We have our own purpose-built maintenance and calibration facility for gas detection, cable avoidance, breathing apparatus and lifting equipment which along with our fully equipped mobile calibration unit is where all maintenance and repairs are carried out. Our staff are trained and fully qualified in the maintenance, calibration and inspection of a full range of specialist safety & lifting equipment. Our People: With a direct workforce philosophy, the company culture is driven by our core values, which describe how we act day-to-day. We ensure all your needs are met through our national call centre and dedicated account management. Triple Accreditation: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 50001:2011 standards, which means our customers can have complete confidence that we have an ongoing commitment to be a safe, efficient and responsible partner. Caring and investing in you As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them. From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by. Competitive salary Company Pension Life Assurance Private Medical 25 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days 8 hours volunteering Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological, and financial well-being. Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position) Leadership & management training and coaching Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression. Development supported by internal and externally delivered training. Continuous service awards How to apply: Please send your current CV and cover email outlining your suitability for the role and quoting the reference number to (url removed).
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Account Manager The Role: The Account Manager role is responsible for maintaining and developing a customer portfolio with a keen focus on new business and account management. Identify areas for innovation and investment to assist with growth. Key Responsibilities: Sales Achieve growth in all areas of BCS Group and ensure sales targets are monitored to ensure targets will be achieved. Manage a customer portfolio of key accounts and specialist projects, to build strong and lasting relationships. Develop relationships with key suppliers and manufacturers to ensure knowledge and understanding of latest industry products and innovations. Work work Barhale senior management to ensure leads are generated where appropriate. Business Development Offer full support to Sales Manager on PQQs, tenders and major projects that benefit the business. Work closely with Business Unit Management,Sales Manager and Marketing Team to ensure the right customers are being targeted with offers, promotions, clearances and special offers. Identify mailshots and exhibitions that BCS should attend as a business. Ensure that customer feedback is obtained and shared on a regular basis to make the business more efficient and to maintain a high level of customer service. Monitor competition from a sales perspective and ensure that all information is shared. Customer Relationship Management Manage all customer activity via the CRM system to ensure all relevant data and information is captured as well as maintaining a pipeline of opportunities. Participate in networking at industry events and exhibitions to benefit the business. Ensure customer complaints are dealt with and addressed in a timely and professional manner and closed out correctly with all necessary departments and managers. Reports & Administration Complete a winning works summary on a monthly basis that contributes towards the board report and quarterly business review submissions. Share good news stories; major wins, new accounts, high profile orders, tender success on all relevant platforms including Barhale news and communication cascades that raise the profile of BCS Group. Complete own administration requirements in a timely fashion. HSEQ Complete tasks in accordance with risk assessments, notify the Team Leader of any potential noncompliance. Report accidents and Positive Interventions using the correct methods. Ensure the correct PPE is used in the at all times. Maintain excellent levels of housekeeping, ensure areas are free from waste and trip hazards etc Identify/Submit positive interventions where needed Work in conjunction with HSEQ policies and procedures Key measures & targets: Sales targets New business Customer retention Customer satisfaction Key relationships: Sales Manager Internal Sales Team Key Clients Key Suppliers Accounts Team Person Specification: The successful candidate is likely to meet all of the following criteria: Essential Experience and in depth knowledge and understanding of working in sales Strong verbal and written communication skills Good time management and planning skills Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines Strong presentation skills IT skills, CRM and design software experience are essential Team player Desirable Experience of working in the construction and hire industry About BCS Group: BCS Group, a subsidiary of Barhale Holdings Plc, is a privately owned company. We are a leading supplier of safety and construction products and services that has depots in both the Midlands and Scotland. We pride ourselves on providing a first-class service to all our customers, ensuring the right product or solution is delivered to the right location on time. With over 5,000 items within our core range, BCS Group can fulfil any order and ensure it is delivered directly via our dedicated transport fleet or those of our partners. Manufacturing: Our capabilities include standard and bespoke signage, labels, temporary and permanent road traffic signs and bespoke steel fabrication/installation which includes footbridges, walkways, flooring, guardrails, ladders and tunnelling products. Extensive Stock Range: Distributor of leading industry brands in PPE & clothing, traffic management, safety & lifting and site equipment products. These include Boll , Pulsar, Globus, Rock Fall, Progarm, Portwest, Melba Swintex, Oxford Plastics, JSP, Nissen, Carters, Orafol, Crowcon, Radiodetection, Dr ger, Ridgegear, and Plant Nappy. Safety Equipment Servicing: Specialist safety & lifting repair, calibration and inspection since 1999. We have our own purpose-built maintenance and calibration facility for gas detection, cable avoidance, breathing apparatus and lifting equipment which along with our fully equipped mobile calibration unit is where all maintenance and repairs are carried out. Our staff are trained and fully qualified in the maintenance, calibration and inspection of a full range of specialist safety & lifting equipment. Our People: With a direct workforce philosophy, the company culture is driven by our core values, which describe how we act day-to-day. We ensure all your needs are met through our national call centre and dedicated account management. Triple Accreditation: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 50001:2011 standards, which means our customers can have complete confidence that we have an ongoing commitment to be a safe, efficient and responsible partner. Caring and investing in you As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them. From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by. Competitive salary Company Pension Life Assurance Private Medical 25 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days 8 hours volunteering Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological, and financial well-being. Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position) Leadership & management training and coaching Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression. Development supported by internal and externally delivered training. Continuous service awards How to apply: Please send your current CV and cover email outlining your suitability for the role and quoting the reference number to (url removed).
Finance Manager, Accountant, Industry trained, ACCA, CIMA, qualified Accountant, London, city of London, Your new company I am working with a reputable music company in London, hiring a senior finance professional to join the business as a Finance Manager. You will be working for a well-established company with some of the most exciting labels as part of their brand. Your new role As a Finance Manager, you will be responsible for day to day management of a small finance function where you will be responsible for Preparing and recording month-end postings, reviewing month-end journals prepared Assisting with new finance systems developments and integrations Preparing statutory accounts and analysis Payments, weekly cashflow analysis and senior stakeholder engagement What you'll need to succeed ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified Industry experience working in a hands-on finance role All round finance experience Ability to work independently and in a small team, happy to get stuck in! What you'll get in return This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a collaborative and supportive business. The business will offer lots of hands-on experience and an opportunity to gain core finance experience within a fast-moving creative brand. The company focusses on training & development and has great employee satisfaction. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Nicolette now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Finance Manager, Accountant, Industry trained, ACCA, CIMA, qualified Accountant, London, city of London, Your new company I am working with a reputable music company in London, hiring a senior finance professional to join the business as a Finance Manager. You will be working for a well-established company with some of the most exciting labels as part of their brand. Your new role As a Finance Manager, you will be responsible for day to day management of a small finance function where you will be responsible for Preparing and recording month-end postings, reviewing month-end journals prepared Assisting with new finance systems developments and integrations Preparing statutory accounts and analysis Payments, weekly cashflow analysis and senior stakeholder engagement What you'll need to succeed ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified Industry experience working in a hands-on finance role All round finance experience Ability to work independently and in a small team, happy to get stuck in! What you'll get in return This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a collaborative and supportive business. The business will offer lots of hands-on experience and an opportunity to gain core finance experience within a fast-moving creative brand. The company focusses on training & development and has great employee satisfaction. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Nicolette now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Business Development Manager (Self-Adhesive Labels) Location: Wakefield Salary: U p to £50k basic + Benefits Located at our Group Head Office in Wakefield, we are offering a basic salary of up to £50,000 (dependent on experience), uncapped commission and bonus structure. Anticipated OTE in successful first year of circa £75,000/£80,000. ABOUT HAGUE GROUP / WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Hague Group is a thriving, family-owned business with a strong financial foundation and a history of consistent growth. We are looking for a high-performing and experienced salesperson to join the team at Wakefield to develop sales for our in-house label manufacturing site. You will focus on delivering high quality label solutions to industries including FMCG, logistics, retail, and healthcare. CANDIDATE PROFILE We are seeking a dynamic individual with: Proven expertise in self-adhesive label sales or related packaging sector A strong track record in new business development and achieving sales targets A results-oriented mindset with resilience and determination Outstanding negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills Self-motivation and the ability to create and execute strategic sales plans A valid UK driving licence and preferably living within commuting distance of our Wakefield office. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Drive growth by securing new customer opportunities Manage and grow a portfolio of B2B clients, identifying upselling potential Proactively source new business leads and build enduring client relationships Maintain a strong sales pipeline to ensure consistent sales performance Offer expert guidance on label materials, formats, and applications Prepare accurate quotes, proposals, and sales forecasts; negotiate and finalise contracts Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless and timely project delivery BENEFITS Competitive basic salary of up to £50,000 Uncapped commission structure for unlimited earning potential Company car or car allowance Early finish every Friday for a great work-life balance 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays Pension scheme and Life Assurance Access to an employee assistance programme Regular Company events to foster team spirit Free, secure on-site parking Opportunity for hybrid working APPLICATION PROCESS Ready to join our dedicated and friendly team? Apply online with your CV and become part of Hague Group's exciting growth journey. We can't wait to hear from you! INDLS
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Business Development Manager (Self-Adhesive Labels) Location: Wakefield Salary: U p to £50k basic + Benefits Located at our Group Head Office in Wakefield, we are offering a basic salary of up to £50,000 (dependent on experience), uncapped commission and bonus structure. Anticipated OTE in successful first year of circa £75,000/£80,000. ABOUT HAGUE GROUP / WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Hague Group is a thriving, family-owned business with a strong financial foundation and a history of consistent growth. We are looking for a high-performing and experienced salesperson to join the team at Wakefield to develop sales for our in-house label manufacturing site. You will focus on delivering high quality label solutions to industries including FMCG, logistics, retail, and healthcare. CANDIDATE PROFILE We are seeking a dynamic individual with: Proven expertise in self-adhesive label sales or related packaging sector A strong track record in new business development and achieving sales targets A results-oriented mindset with resilience and determination Outstanding negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills Self-motivation and the ability to create and execute strategic sales plans A valid UK driving licence and preferably living within commuting distance of our Wakefield office. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Drive growth by securing new customer opportunities Manage and grow a portfolio of B2B clients, identifying upselling potential Proactively source new business leads and build enduring client relationships Maintain a strong sales pipeline to ensure consistent sales performance Offer expert guidance on label materials, formats, and applications Prepare accurate quotes, proposals, and sales forecasts; negotiate and finalise contracts Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless and timely project delivery BENEFITS Competitive basic salary of up to £50,000 Uncapped commission structure for unlimited earning potential Company car or car allowance Early finish every Friday for a great work-life balance 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays Pension scheme and Life Assurance Access to an employee assistance programme Regular Company events to foster team spirit Free, secure on-site parking Opportunity for hybrid working APPLICATION PROCESS Ready to join our dedicated and friendly team? Apply online with your CV and become part of Hague Group's exciting growth journey. We can't wait to hear from you! INDLS
Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Lead Graphic Designer Materiality to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026. Umbrella Pay Rate: £50.70 per hour. General Duties: Weekly design reviews for project progress assessments with creative teams, line manager, senior manager and / or director(s). Weekly 1:1s with manager to run through task list and assess tasks completed. High contribution to meetings through suggestions, problem solving and design representation. Excellent creative and presentation skills (including but not limited to Photoshop, Illustrator and Vred) to support visual design communication internal (C&M strategies) and external (launch, retails, customer facing). Design creation of Product Family Graphic Strategies to successfully deliver into production vehicles. High degree of competitors awareness and understanding of product and automotive design combined with good aesthetic judgement. Ability to do trend research and find adequate imagery for individual projects. Ability to visually communicate complex strategies in digestible and aesthetic presentation. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities: Client Designs and Editions: Create highly creative and unique personalisation artworks to a brief or theme in 2D, to be interpreted in vehicle in 2D and 3D. Engage and communicate with clients to understand client briefs in full, for graphic interpretation and creation. Interpret already defined client designs for feasible manufacture in various technologies e.g. Embroidery. Understand and interpret a vehicle project or other graphic design project, from conception, to develop a vehicle theme for graphic creation. Create artwork templates to define release files to Suppliers for part manufacture. Liaise closely with SV Bespoke Materiality Designers to execute project design releases timely and in line with project render packs and sampling. Engage with Personalisation Engineers, Design Quality Team and Suppliers to sample and improve 2D artworks where necessary, to better physical execution of personalisation items in 3D/ physical. Multiple releases are sometimes required, for improvements, due to development process. Work with the Creative Digital Team to visualise artworks in vehicle, in digital/ virtual 3D. Organise and archive artworks in line with GDPR. Program graphic design and strategy. Lead and become a key contributor to the SV Bespoke Materiality Graphic Strategy. From individual vehicles to strategic graphical strategies, this includes graphic creation for perforation, embroidery, speaker details, finishers and materiality led branding - from exterior to seat labels. Create or further develop a graphic style/ language for SV Bespoke Materiality Presentation Material. Templates to be created for both digital and physical presentations. Creation of visual assets that communicate strategies, from icons to info graphics. Support high profile launch planning projects that require senior level visual communication presentations. Graphic development plays a big part in creating the best possible relationship between materials and form. Prepare supplier direction and briefs, support team members to do so. Visual communication. Be a key point of contact for collaborators outside of the materiality organisation, for example brand design and digital design. Continue to grow these cross-discipline relationships. Be the benchmark for briefing material. Collaborate on creating a visual language for spaces when required. Communication tools - take away's and handouts. Develop a library of reference for the team - for digital and physical use. Develop and simplify key materiality messages, creating exciting and impactful visual communication. General: Share best practice with the team and offer direction as appropriate, delegating for the Manager as and when required. Act as a source of expertise to others and contribute to discussions in own area. Mentor and coach others in graphic design process and methods. Undertake any other work as directed by their Line Manager in connection with their job as may be requested. Essential Skills, Experience and Qualifications: Advanced skill in adobe illustrator. High level of creativity and flair. Excellent communication skills and the ability to relate to and communicate at all levels. Capable of working autonomously to meet objectives. Passion for graphic design as evidenced by up to date in program/ skill set, innovations and trends. Proven ability to plan and undertake projects to a strict deadline. Ability to move between projects swiftly with a productive mindset. In order to be considered for this position it is advantageous to hold: A formal qualification such as degree qualified or equivalent experience preferred. Proven creative and presentation skills, including advanced use of adobe package software: illustrator, photoshop, InDesign software and ability to use internet resources appropriately for research purposes. A good understanding of product /interior/ exterior design, the design industry in general and automotive design combined with good aesthetic judgement. Desirable Skills, Experience and Qualifications: Proven ability to adjust to changing strategies and reflect in the relevant communication media. Additional software skills like Vred. Additional video editing software skills such as Final Cut Pro or Adobe After Effects. Motion graphics experience would be very relevant to build on in this role. Design product knowledge, in automotive or another creative field. Essential Personal Profile: An individual with a customer first mindset who is easy to do business with and makes people feel special, driven to deliver experiences that are personalised, transparent and dependable. An individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment. An individual with the capability to combine a short-term, pragmatic focus with medium-term planning. A resilient and enthusiastic person who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs. A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas. An effective and reliable team player, actively develops and supports team members. Desirable Personal Profile: An individual with the ability to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style.
Sep 02, 2025
Contractor
Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Lead Graphic Designer Materiality to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026. Umbrella Pay Rate: £50.70 per hour. General Duties: Weekly design reviews for project progress assessments with creative teams, line manager, senior manager and / or director(s). Weekly 1:1s with manager to run through task list and assess tasks completed. High contribution to meetings through suggestions, problem solving and design representation. Excellent creative and presentation skills (including but not limited to Photoshop, Illustrator and Vred) to support visual design communication internal (C&M strategies) and external (launch, retails, customer facing). Design creation of Product Family Graphic Strategies to successfully deliver into production vehicles. High degree of competitors awareness and understanding of product and automotive design combined with good aesthetic judgement. Ability to do trend research and find adequate imagery for individual projects. Ability to visually communicate complex strategies in digestible and aesthetic presentation. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities: Client Designs and Editions: Create highly creative and unique personalisation artworks to a brief or theme in 2D, to be interpreted in vehicle in 2D and 3D. Engage and communicate with clients to understand client briefs in full, for graphic interpretation and creation. Interpret already defined client designs for feasible manufacture in various technologies e.g. Embroidery. Understand and interpret a vehicle project or other graphic design project, from conception, to develop a vehicle theme for graphic creation. Create artwork templates to define release files to Suppliers for part manufacture. Liaise closely with SV Bespoke Materiality Designers to execute project design releases timely and in line with project render packs and sampling. Engage with Personalisation Engineers, Design Quality Team and Suppliers to sample and improve 2D artworks where necessary, to better physical execution of personalisation items in 3D/ physical. Multiple releases are sometimes required, for improvements, due to development process. Work with the Creative Digital Team to visualise artworks in vehicle, in digital/ virtual 3D. Organise and archive artworks in line with GDPR. Program graphic design and strategy. Lead and become a key contributor to the SV Bespoke Materiality Graphic Strategy. From individual vehicles to strategic graphical strategies, this includes graphic creation for perforation, embroidery, speaker details, finishers and materiality led branding - from exterior to seat labels. Create or further develop a graphic style/ language for SV Bespoke Materiality Presentation Material. Templates to be created for both digital and physical presentations. Creation of visual assets that communicate strategies, from icons to info graphics. Support high profile launch planning projects that require senior level visual communication presentations. Graphic development plays a big part in creating the best possible relationship between materials and form. Prepare supplier direction and briefs, support team members to do so. Visual communication. Be a key point of contact for collaborators outside of the materiality organisation, for example brand design and digital design. Continue to grow these cross-discipline relationships. Be the benchmark for briefing material. Collaborate on creating a visual language for spaces when required. Communication tools - take away's and handouts. Develop a library of reference for the team - for digital and physical use. Develop and simplify key materiality messages, creating exciting and impactful visual communication. General: Share best practice with the team and offer direction as appropriate, delegating for the Manager as and when required. Act as a source of expertise to others and contribute to discussions in own area. Mentor and coach others in graphic design process and methods. Undertake any other work as directed by their Line Manager in connection with their job as may be requested. Essential Skills, Experience and Qualifications: Advanced skill in adobe illustrator. High level of creativity and flair. Excellent communication skills and the ability to relate to and communicate at all levels. Capable of working autonomously to meet objectives. Passion for graphic design as evidenced by up to date in program/ skill set, innovations and trends. Proven ability to plan and undertake projects to a strict deadline. Ability to move between projects swiftly with a productive mindset. In order to be considered for this position it is advantageous to hold: A formal qualification such as degree qualified or equivalent experience preferred. Proven creative and presentation skills, including advanced use of adobe package software: illustrator, photoshop, InDesign software and ability to use internet resources appropriately for research purposes. A good understanding of product /interior/ exterior design, the design industry in general and automotive design combined with good aesthetic judgement. Desirable Skills, Experience and Qualifications: Proven ability to adjust to changing strategies and reflect in the relevant communication media. Additional software skills like Vred. Additional video editing software skills such as Final Cut Pro or Adobe After Effects. Motion graphics experience would be very relevant to build on in this role. Design product knowledge, in automotive or another creative field. Essential Personal Profile: An individual with a customer first mindset who is easy to do business with and makes people feel special, driven to deliver experiences that are personalised, transparent and dependable. An individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment. An individual with the capability to combine a short-term, pragmatic focus with medium-term planning. A resilient and enthusiastic person who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs. A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas. An effective and reliable team player, actively develops and supports team members. Desirable Personal Profile: An individual with the ability to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style.
