Graphic Designer (Part-Time) in Thirsk

Thirsk (UK) | Permanent | Part-Time | On-site

We are looking for a Graphic Designer to join the Marketing team at INSPIRED Pet Nutrition in Thirsk.

Reporting to the Design Manager, you will support the creation and execution of engaging visual content across our growing portfolio of pet food brands, helping bring our marketing and brand strategies to life across print, digital, retail, social media and ecommerce channels.

Working within an international and fast-paced environment, you'll collaborate closely with Brand Managers, Digital Marketing teams and wider business stakeholders to deliver creative assets that strengthen brand awareness, support commercial objectives and maintain visual consistency across all touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities

Graphic Design & Brand Content

• Design and produce a wide range of creative assets including brochures, catalogues, POS materials, flyers, advertisements, sales tools and packaging-related artwork.
• Create and adapt visual content across multiple brands while ensuring consistency with brand guidelines.
• Develop engaging creative concepts for marketing campaigns, product launches and promotional activity.
• Maintain high design standards and visual consistency across all deliverables.

Digital & Social Media Content

• Create content for websites, social media platforms, email marketing and digital advertising campaigns.
• Support online promotions and new product launches with impactful digital assets.
• Design static and animated content suitable for platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Google and display advertising.
• Produce and edit basic video content for use across digital channels.

Retail, Trade & Events

• Design merchandising materials, exhibition graphics, retail displays and point-of-sale assets.
• Support seasonal campaigns and in-store activations through creative design solutions.
• Produce assets for trade shows, customer presentations and commercial initiatives.
• Work closely with commercial and B2B teams to create materials that support business growth.

Project Management & Collaboration

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and business priorities.
• Build effective relationships with Brand, Digital, Ecommerce and Commercial teams.
• Contribute to the wider design team's workload across brands and channels.
• Support creative consistency and best practice across the business.

About You

• Degree, diploma or equivalent qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communication or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a Graphic Designer role, ideally within a consumer brand, retail or FMCG environment.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality creative and branding work.
• Excellent working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Experience using Premiere Pro and/or After Effects would be advantageous.
• Ability to create both print and digital assets with strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of digital marketing channels and formats.
• Knowledge of artwork preparation for print production would be beneficial.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Positive, collaborative approach and willingness to work across a varied brand portfolio.
• Comfortable working with stakeholders across different departments and locations.

Why Join Us?

• Join a fast-growing European pet nutrition business with ambitious growth plans.
• Work across a portfolio of well-established and emerging brands.
• Gain exposure to a wide variety of creative projects spanning branding, social media, ecommerce, retail and product launches.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive in-house creative team.
• Contribute directly to the visibility and success of brands loved by pet owners across the UK and Europe.
• Enjoy a dynamic environment that encourages creativity, innovation and continuous development.

At INSPIRED, we want to inspire colleagues to join, stay, develop, and achieve, creating an inclusive and sustainable business fit for growth. One of the enablers of achieving this, is to offer competitive pay and benefits to all colleagues.

Our Total Reward Benefits include:

• Hybrid working
• Annual bonus related to personal and company performance
• Enhanced pension, life assurance, and enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay, and holiday buy options
• People and Pets First benefits, including paw-reavement and paw-ternity leave and bring your dog to work
• Healthcare cashback plan and Hertility at-home fertility testing
• Heavily discounted pet food and lifestyle benefits (Netflix, Spotify, or breakdown cover)
• Retail and gym discounts, electric car scheme, and free onsite parking and electric car charging
• Onsite canteen, free hot drinks, and modern facilities
• 👉 See all our INSPIRED benefits here Inspired Benefits Book

About us

INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer employing over 1,200 colleagues across the UK and Europe. Our family of brands includes Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU, Blink, Butcher's, Classic, Pro-Nutrition, and Ultra Premium Direct, along with a number of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk, Kinmel, Crick and Plechatel, produce a wide range of dry, wet, and baked foods enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world. Our ambition is simple: to become a global leader in pet nutrition.

Our Purpose: To create happiness

We’re on a mission to set a new standard of workplace happiness within the pet nutrition industry—one that looks like no other and feels like no other. Our culture is built on INSPIRED’s unique behaviours and colleague experience, creating an environment that excites, empowers, and puts people and pets at the heart of everything we do.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the colleagues and communities we serve. We believe everyone should feel valued, respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We make hiring decisions based on talent, potential and the experience you bring.

We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, ensuring equitable access and opportunity for all. If you need any adjustments or support to take part in our recruitment process, please let us know by emailing recruitment@inspiredpetnutrition.com

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