Title:  Senior Graphic Designer

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes:

Müller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain’s private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.

Müller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK’s leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.

Müller has been a loved brand in the UK for over 30 years. It’s a household name – and it continues to grow as we invest to make and market an ever-great range of fantastic dairy products. We are currently the 8th most chosen FMCG brand, picked from supermarket shelves over 208 million times each year.

Müller pride ourselves on offering support to help develop your knowledge and skills. In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer our employees numerous benefits as part of your employment, including:

Competitive Salary / Bonus scheme / Life Assurance / Contributory pension plan / Employee Assistance Programme - an easy-to-use app which offers guidance and care for your physical and mental health. It puts a range of health and wellbeing services at the fingertips of Müller employees / Generous annual leave increasing with service / Flexible benefits programme / New and improved family friendly policies for maternity, adoption/surrogacy and paternity/partner leave / Free onsite parking / In addition, our employees have access to a Rewards Benefits Programme providing an exclusive range of discounts across 800 retailers, utilities, holidays and cinema tickets /

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Graphic Designer. It’s a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting team-the role is based at our Market Drayton head office; you will be required onsite at least 3 days per week.

Your challenge for the Senior Graphic Designer: -
•Lead the creation of high-quality designs for a variety of mediums, including print, digital, social, media, packaging and internal comms.
•Support the development and maintain brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all visual materials
•Stay ahead of design trends, feeding into the categories with updated insights and innovation.
•Partner with Marketing, Product, Sales, Point of Sale Design (POS), Print and other internal teams to deliver impactful designs aligned with business goals.
•Drive and participate in brainstorming sessions to conceptualise creative strategies and campaigns.
•Present design concepts and solutions to internal stakeholders for feedback and approval.
•Oversee multiple design projects, ensuring deadlines, quality standards and budget requirements are met.
•Plan and prioritise tasks to meet the needs of various teams while managing workflow effectively.
•Collaborate with external vendors, printers and agencies when needed.
•Provide guidance, feedback and support to junior designers, fostering their growth and creativity.
•Lead by example by promoting a culture of teamwork, design excellence and continuous improvement.
•Develop and execute visually engaging concepts, with an eye for detail and which enhance the brands’ identity.
•Ensure designs are optimised for various channels, including websites, email campaigns, social media and presentations
•Experiment with new tools, be inspired with the latest technologies including AI to push the creative boundaries.
•Partnering with Brand Equity, be the gatekeeper for all brands and ensure quality / standards / guidelines are met.
•Support and maintain inhouse asset archiving.
•Scheduling and prioritising projects, always keeping the finger on the pulse and supporting the team across all platforms.
•Drive the culture of the In-House Creative team whilst maintaining multi skilled talent and continuous innovation.

Key skills & experience for the Senior Graphic Designer: -
•Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field
•5 years’ experience in Graphic Design, with at least 2 years in a senior role within an FMCG environment
•Agency or In-house experience
•Experience Packaging Design & Print
•Experience within Point of Sale Design (POS)
•Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
•Microsoft and PowerPoint experience
•Photography art direction experience
•Creative Direction experience
•Good understanding of design principles, typography, colour science knowledge
•Excellent knowledge of print
•Strong ability to translate concepts into impactful visuals
•A basic understanding of Packaging technologies and materials
•Ability to maintain design consistency and safeguard Brand Guidelines
•Knowledge of Brand Strategy and how to communicate
•Ability to work on and manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
•Strong verbal communication with the ability to articulate design decisions clearly
•UI/UX, basic knowledge of web design and digital platforms is a plus
•Experience managing teams; leadership / mentorship providing guidance and support to juniors
•Showcase a good portfolio of a range of design projects across different media
•Ability to collaborate, working with Design Lead and Marketing teams

The Process
If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at www.mullercareers.co.uk

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Contact Details:

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ