Online Business Design Manager

Why Superdrug?
Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities.
We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun.
Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.

Role Purpose:

We are looking for a creative and technically skilled Design Manager to join our Online Business Optimisation team. This role will play a key part in enhancing the digital presence of through innovative design solutions and effective project management. You’ll work closely with the UX, and across functions to drive impactful design initiatives.

A typical day in this role includes:

Leading the technical design efforts, specializing in CSS, HTML, and WordPress development.
Creating new design templates for various categories
Managing the Mobile APP Gandalf system to ensure seamless user experience.
Allocating 30% of your team time to developing healthcare services, including the Online Doctor & Health Clinic platform.
Managing large projects such as CRM, Marketing and PR campaigns, ensuring timely and successful execution.
Provide support to the wider Design Team on Event Changeover execution.
What you’ll need:
Strong people management experience, ideally within the Design remit.
Proficiency in CSS, HTML, and WordPress development (Hybris knowledge/experience a plus).
Strong understanding of design principles and experience in creating design templates.
Understanding of UX/UI principles
Experience in managing mobile app design and development.
Ability to allocate time effectively to various projects and manage multiple priorities.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across multiple teams and prioritize effectively.
Strong attention to detail and comfort working with large projects.
Previous experience in a retail or ecommerce environment is a plus.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
The character we’re looking for:
You have a curiosity to learn about new trends and technologies and impart this knowledge to our teams.
You are a smooth collaborator, and work well with cross-functional teams, internal and external stakeholders.
You are self-aware, action-oriented, effective team player, with a “roll up your sleeves” approach and keen eye for details.
Brings a digital mindset and experience to bear in solving challenges and capturing opportunities.
Has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, global matrix organization, with multiple priorities in time.
Has a passion to understand the business and develop knowledge of the Superdrug business and product strategies.

Here\’s what\’s in it for you

• 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
• 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
• Hybrid working patterns available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station
• Company pension matching and bonus
• We offer Wagestream – a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
• We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world\’s largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15, stores in 25 markets!
• Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes
• Enhanced maternity/shared parental/adoption leave, company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support