Graphic Designer in Manchester

We are PZ Cussons. Our purpose is For everyone, for life, for good. Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do. Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.

Who are we: PZ Cussons is a global, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company, with office locations in the UK, US, Australia, Africa and Asia. Throughout our 135-year history, we have successfully adapted and evolved to the constantly changing consumer, market, and economic environments. Our diverse portfolio of brands can be found across four major categories: Personal Care, Beauty, Food & Nutrition, Home Care and Electricals. We have a real passion for our employees, our consumers and our brands and we strive on creating moments of pleasure for everybody, every day.

Job Purpose: The Graphic Designer sits in our Content team within the Marketing function and plays a key creative role in bringing brands to life through visually compelling design. This role will support the development of content across digital and print channels, ensuring consistency, quality, and innovation in every visual asset. The ideal candidate will have a strong design portfolio, a passion for consumer brands, a keen eye for detail and experience working in fast-paced environments like FMCG.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Creative Design & Execution
  • Design engaging visual assets for digital platforms (social media, website, digital shelf, email, e-commerce) and offline materials (packaging, POS, print)
  • Translate brand guidelines into consistent, high-quality visuals across all touchpoints
  • Support campaign development with creative concepts and design execution
  • Edit and produce short-form videos and motion content for social and digital use, ensuring high-quality storytelling and alignment with brand identity
• Collaboration & Workflow
  • Work closely with content managers, copywriters, and marketing teams to deliver cohesive content
  • Collaborate with external agencies, photographers, and printers as needed
  • Act as studio manager, managing multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met with internal and external resource
• Brand Stewardship
  • Maintain and evolve the visual identity of the brand across all formats
  • Ensure all designs align with brand tone, values, and strategic objectives
• Innovation & Trends
  • Stay up to date with design trends, tools, and technologies
  • Propose new creative formats and visual approaches to enhance consumer engagement

Key Skills:

• Strong visual storytelling and conceptual thinking
• Excellent attention to detail and layout skills
• Ability to manage time and prioritise effectively
• Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills
• Passion for branding, design, and consumer engagement

Qualifications and experience:

• Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience in graphic design, preferably in FMCG, retail, or consumer brands.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
• Experience with motion graphics, video editing, or 3D design is a plus.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design work across digital and print.

Equal Opportunities: At PZ Cussons, we value diversity and make sure everyone feels included. We want our team to reflect society and our global customers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and your unique perspective helps us develop brands and create new products for our consumers. If you need extra support during this process, please inform us so that we can accommodate your needs appropriately. It is important to us that all candidates feel recognised and have a good experience with PZ Cussons as part of our commitment to inclusivity.