Graphic Designer

  • Full-time
  • Creative Design
  • Cotes MIll, Loughborough

Description

deVOL is a market-leading designer and maker of beautiful English furniture, with five ranges of handmade kitchen cupboards and an ever-growing collection of authentic and practical objects for the home.


We are regarded as one of the most influential interiors brands, with a global customer base and a social media following of over a million and counting, impressive showrooms in Leicestershire, London, Bath, New York City and soon-to-be Los Angeles, a two-time Emmy-nominated TV series called 'For The Love Of Kitchens' and a prestigious King's Award for Enterprise, we are so much more than just a kitchen company.


We are looking for a Graphic Designer to join our Creative Design team at Cotes Mill, our headquarters in Leicestershire.


Requirements

Our ideal Graphic Designer is someone who is:


  • professional
  • focused
  • efficient
  • thorough
  • proficient at photo editing
  • confident in working with large amounts of text, spotting mistakes etc.
  • naturally creative with an obsessive eye for consistency and fine details
  • enthusiastic about design with a good understanding of brand identity


We will consider recent creative graduates as well as applicants with several years of professional experience for this position. All applicants should be competent in using Adobe Creative Suite programs like InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and XD (or similar such as Figma).


Role

Your role will involve working with our Creative Design team to develop the deVOL brand identity across a range of platforms, including our website and online shop, digital marketing software, product packaging and print materials, national and local magazine adverts, print brochures and books. 


Tasks will include:


  • working closely with the Directors to design and develop new projects.
  • editing the latest photos of our kitchens and accessory products.
  • uploading and managing content on our website.
  • refining the user experience and designing new features for our website.
  • developing and ordering branded print materials, including our brochures.
  • producing monthly adverts for a range of international, national and local magazines.
  • liaising with our PR and Marketing Team, Product Development Team and our Web Development Team on a variety of projects.
  • occasionally working on projects for our sister company, Floors of Stone, and other external clients. 


Benefits

Cotes Mill is a rare and uniquely beautiful location to work from; a 1000-year-old water mill with 12 acres of grounds, full of wildlife and bordered by the River Soar. We have four floors of kitchen displays and antique furniture to explore. 


You will receive a competitive salary based on experience and you will receive performance appraisals throughout your first year where your pay will be reviewed. After this, we offer annual pay reviews and continued support from the team.


You will also receive 22 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays) which can increase with length of service and experience, as well as life insurance, a wellness program, access to the Cycle2Work scheme, and company events.


Application

To apply, please submit your CV, digital portfolio, and a cover letter explaining why you would like to join our team and why you think you're the right fit for this role. Portfolios can be links to websites or digital files that showcase your creative abilities.


Applications without a portfolio and cover letter will not be considered.


Please note: All applications will be screened by an AI-detection tool. Submissions flagged as AI-generated may be evaluated less favourably. Ensure your application is original and reflects your unique skills and experience.