Graphic Designer - 12 month Temporary (Maternity Cover)

Based at our contemporary head office and distribution centre on the outskirts of Preston, James Hall & Co. Ltd. have been established for over 150 years proudly serving communities across the north of England as supplier and distributor to over 450 SPAR stores. We are proud to be one of the biggest employers in Lancashire with over 4000 colleagues who represent our core values of passion, enterprise, and family every single day.

Contract Type: Temporary – 12 months (Maternity Cover)

Hours of work: 25 hours per week Monday to Friday (we can be flexible)

Location: Office based – James Hall & Co. Ltd, SPAR Distribution Centre, Bowland View, Preston, PR2 5QT

About the Role

We are looking for a talented and creative Graphic Designer to join our team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced designer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working on a wide variety of projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in producing high-quality creative assets that support our marketing, communications, events, retail, and business objectives. You will be responsible for delivering engaging and visually impactful designs across both print and digital channels while ensuring all work is completed to brand guidelines and often within tight deadlines.

Here’s What You Can Expect to be Doing

• Design and produce a wide range of creative materials including brochures, leaflets, posters, point-of-sale materials, press ads, event collateral, social media content and digital assets.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver creative solutions that meet business objectives.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, prioritising workload effectively to meet deadlines.
• Ensure all creative output is consistent with brand guidelines and maintains high standards of quality.
• Prepare artwork for print and digital production.
• Support the marketing team with campaign development and execution.
• Create and adapt artwork for a variety of formats and channels.
• Liaise with external suppliers, printers and agencies when required.

A Few Things About You

• Excellent working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop.
• Proven experience in a Graphic Designer role.
• Strong creative, layout and typography skills.
• Experience working to tight deadlines in a busy and fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience within retail, wholesale, marketing or commercial environments.
• Understanding of print production processes.
• Experience creating content for social media and digital marketing campaigns.

Why Join Us?

James Hall & Co. Ltd. have one simple vision: to still be in business in another 50 years! To make this vision possible we need the best talent to join us on our journey. We are a family company and believe that if we look after our people, they will look after us.

• Loyalty Pay: Celebrate your work anniversary with a little extra! You’ll earn an additional £0.25 per hour over the financial year, with the hourly amount increasing the longer you stay with us. Your total is paid as a lump sum in the month following your anniversary.
• 20% Staff Discount: Enjoy 20% off your shopping in our company‑owned SPAR stores – perfect for those everyday essentials and treats.
• Annual Leave: Start with a generous 30 days of annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays. Entitlement increases with length of service, rewarding your continued commitment.
• Health & Wellbeing: All colleagues can access our on‑site registered nurses and physiotherapist at Bowland View for confidential support. We also run a year‑round programme of health and wellbeing initiatives covering physical, mental, and lifestyle topics.
• Company Sick Pay: We offer a Company Sick Pay scheme to support you during periods of ill health, providing peace of mind when you need it most.
• Pension & Life Insurance: You will be enrolled into the Nest pension scheme. After two years of service, you will also receive life insurance cover, offering added security for you and your loved ones.
• Free Onsite Parking: All colleagues have access to free onsite parking, making your commute more convenient and cost-effective.
• Learning & Development: Whether you're looking to build your career or gain new skills, our in‑house team will support you with fully funded, accredited training and industry‑recognised qualifications.
• Grocery Aid Support: Access free, confidential, 24/7 support through Grocery Aid – offering expert advice and help on everything from mental health and financial concerns to legal issues and family support.

Please note if we receive a high number of applicants, we may close the advert early. We advise interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to avoid disappointment.